Slider (opening day)

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 4884 Posts P-Town / W-Salmon Site Lackey

Thanks for the camera Henry

Slider time...

63rd Airbourne · Since 16 Aug 2007 13 Posts Hood River

Thanks for taking the pix PKH and thanks to everyone who helped carry and set up the slider yesterday. Being able to get to the point of putting that thing in the water yesterday was the end result of a lot of work from Joby and Forrest. Those guys worked their asses off designing and building what I think is something to truely be proud of. We have high hopes that both the kicker and the slider will be something that our local kite crew will enjoy using. For those of you who may be a little timid to slide, stay tuned for a "slider 101" class date and time. Again, thanks to everyone who helped out!!

Lloyd

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 627 Posts Portland Addicted

Nice pix PKH. At least you'll be improving your photog skills while off the water Confused

. Nice lookin slider! When I get my new kites dialed in & stop kookin it up, I'll be hitting it Twisted Evil

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CrazyC · Since 07 Apr 2007 102 Posts P Town Stoked

Nice! Thanks for the picks PKH.

Way to go slider crew. Sign me up for slider 101.

Good to see everyone out yesterday.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 587 Posts Addicted

Turned into a great day yesterday. Thanks to all the folks that put the work in on the slider, you guy s did a great job. Now I just need to grow a pair and hit it more aggressively. Embarassed

CrazyC · Since 07 Apr 2007 102 Posts P Town Stoked

GMAN whats with the duck tape?

Mark · Sun May 11, 2008 8:03 am

Looks like a blast!
Phil you have found your calling!

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 608 Posts Hello.. Attractive

nice shots.
that is a quality looking slider forest and jobe. Thumb's Up

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 360 Posts pdx Obsessed

Man, you guys are ambitious, that's really cool. Will it be left there for the season? Great pics, too.

63rd Airbourne · Since 16 Aug 2007 13 Posts Hood River

The kicker and the slider will be out there all summer. We've worked with the CGKA, the Port of Hood River, Oregon Marine Board, Army Corps of Engineers and the Hood River Sheriff's Department to get everyone's approval to keep both features in the water until September 30th. In the process, we've identified specific use areas for the sandbar. The West side is for general launching, the North side is for lessons, and the East side is for the sliders. By defining these areas and ultimately adhering to our agreements, we're able to keep the features out there all summer long. Right now, the exact locations for the slider and kicker are difficult to establish because of the fluctuating water levels and we still need to see what will happen with the layout of the sandbar after the snowpack melts. There is a significant dropoff in the river bottom right now and getting the slider farther out from the sandbar is difficult right now. Additionally, right now you might see the slider and kicker pulled up closer to shore when not in use. Until mother nature is finished for the Spring, we're doing that to prevent them from getting washed away. The kicker will be moved from it's temporary location by the channel marker to the East side. But yes, to answer the question, by the time the season kicks off, both features will be out there for the entire summer. You'll also see a sign posted at the Sandbar Parking lot regarding the slider and kicker use. You'll also see an abbreviated version of the same sign on each feature. If anyone sees that these signs are missing or if there are any problems with the features, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks and enjoy!!

Lloyd Nickson
CGKA Slider Coordinator
lloyd.nickson@gmail.com
541-490-3652

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 2830 Posts Gresham Videographer

Nice pics, Phil! Cool

tekko · Since 20 Feb 2006 216 Posts White Salmon Liquid Force

Way to go Lloyd, Forrest and Joby.. the people behind making it happen...

Bummer I missed opening day... was standing over a pile of gear in a parking lot in Seattle talking all day... woo hoo!

Ha!

Soon enough.. although looks COOOOLD out there right now! Supposed to come back in may to warmth!

tekko · Since 20 Feb 2006 216 Posts White Salmon Liquid Force

No picks of Lloyd or Forrest riding??

C'mon Phil... put down the Wii and put up some more shots!.....please.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 2830 Posts Gresham Videographer

P.S. - Just noticed, Rico is tossin' a Tailfish, not Tindy! Wink

Also, what's the rules sign printed with? I realize that it's laminated, but there are staples going through it... haha.

Tony · Since 28 Aug 2006 536 Posts P-Town Addicted

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 4884 Posts P-Town / W-Salmon Site Lackey

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 4884 Posts P-Town / W-Salmon Site Lackey

Oh yeah and thanks Rico for the camera loan yesterday...