Where to kite during Nukin East winds.

Onad · Sat Nov 19, 05 7:43 pm

You know it!! He was riding the Black on Black Fuel....

Don't be suprised if a TD pops up in the surf with a short board in tow... Wink

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Yes, I kited the Camas/Washougal spot with a couple others. It was very good in the channel between the island, but if you get in the wind shadow downwind on the Washington side the wind is very fluky. If you kite there stay upwind. I did not last very long because my feet got cold. Sad

Although, I have new booties now and I'm ready to go again tomorrow. There is another spot that looks even better. Might have to give it a try tommorow.

Of course, only if Rooster is unridable. Like today with smoke all the way across the river.

Very Happy

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Sweet that you guys got out... I am stoked to check out this new spot. I went to the mountain today, but I'll be scouting the east wind action tomorrow. cya out there!

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

So I'm just going to change the topic further since it isn't Saturday anymore... How was the mountain, pkh? I wanna get up there bad! Surprised

Onad · Sun Nov 20, 05 7:53 am **Re: Camas/Washougal**

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Rollo Tomasi: 8m Torch
Me: 9m Crossbow
J: 9m Rapture 2?

Let me know if anyone wants to go out there today.

Later
Rico

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted

Hey really glad to hear that you found somewhere that the wind filled in. Which lot did you park in? The one with the new Lewis and Clark monument or further east or west? Did you hike thru the trees to the beach and then east to where the channel between Reed island and the main beach ends? Looks RR is still nukin' so i'll head out to Camas again for another look. I think i'd get myself in all sorts of trouble if I tried that Troutdale - PDX downwinder Embarassed

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Wow! you guys are pioneering new spots, love it... I'll be out there today!

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Parking&Path

It's looking really good; anyone want to shoot for 12:30?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Awesome! The water looks prettty smooth over there for the size kites you've got up! Very Happy

Definately need to check it out this following weekend...

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted

i went there this morning. i wallked along the gravel path and then down where its marked cottonwood point on your map. It was the windiest i have ever tried to kite in. I was using a 7m but the gusts were outside my control level. Still a lot mellower spot than RR. I'll be going back, maybe tomorrow if the wind is crazy again. The water is very shallow and no stumps or pilings as far as i could tell. The barge channel is way over on OR side of Reed island so seems like a relatively safe spot for crazy wind conditions.

Mark · Sun Nov 20, 05 2:44 pm

I was up on St Helens snowmobiling. looks like a decent base is setting up. Could have kited at Cougar!! the lake was rippin. I will be up for a monday or tuesday kite ride!
Mark

here is more info to help. Thanks Chris! Very Happy

For all you hard core riders out there (I figure ridin in mid Nov. is pretty hard core) - I'll reviel my secret E wind spot. You may have seen me out there -and many of you have passed me on your downwinders from D-point to RR. Secret E spot is east of RR lauch proper @ 2-3 miles. Water depth is knee to waist deep for a mile or more out, and remains shallow all the way to RR (2 or so miles downwind). Bottom is all sand - an there is very little or no current d/t water depth. Wind seems a little less than RR proper, and can be very consistent. Launch can be a little tricky, like D- point - but it is a sandy/grassy/rocky point depending on water depth and launch in knee deep water. It makes a nice mini downwinder to RR, and I have even hiked back up to launch. I lived in coastal NC - and this can be BETTER than Hatteras ( no deep holes/ crowds/ jellyfish). Mid -way out (1/2 mile) is a very shallow spot for resting when ridin hard. To get there = Take the exit after RR - follow the off ramp to the right and park in the field just off to the right ( plenty of parking for even 10- 15 cars). It is a fairly short hike to the water. Take sidewalk over bridge and take the path right down to the water. No RR trax or crossing 84 required. Hope to see you there and up on the mountain -Chris

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

pauls, no wonder you were having fun holding down in the gusts... I'd be totally screwed, even on my 7m! Surprised

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Pics from today......

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Pretty fun day... and a neat spot for sure. Thanks for posting the pics Henry! You got to put up one of those videos that I took of you.

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Henry,

Props on that last shot of Phillip... Different angle, rider and kite, interesting lighting... Very nice...

Jon

Mark · Mon Nov 21, 05 1:35 pm

anyone up for the New Camas area ride on Tuesday? Lets burn some calories before Tday.