THE 2008 CGKA BLOWOUT!

tekko · Since 20 Feb 2006 376 Posts White Salmon Liquid Force

Lance..

I didn't have anything to do with the pic.. I swear...! I don't even have a blue 12m Havoc!

But not complaining!! The photographer sure has a good eye though.. as to what makes a good shot.

I think it is more of a subliminal sign.. about which kites are the most likely to be successful...

boarderchick · Since 10 Aug 2007 196 Posts Wherever there's wind:-) Stoked

I sent you a PM man:-) Twin Fin that is.

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted

volunteering - Twinfin i sent you a PM offering to volunteer if you still need more folk?

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

twin fin,
great job helping on the blowout. I appreciate your efforts.
I just wanted to mention about the aqua dock launch.
If possible it would be good to acquire a large piece of carpet or artificial turf for the ground covering.
Kites get drug across the asphalt sidewalk and my kite was the victim of asphalt tears this past weekend.
I know the launchers had a couple of mats available, but a larger piece might be more effective in preventing rips due to abrasion with asphalt.

thanks,
stringy

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

BTW, thanks to Yardsale we are adding one more aquadock to the setup. That should help with launch angles. Also, if there is anyone willing to pickup some carpet. All you will have to do is contact a carpet company. They are always ripping out perfectly good kiting carpet from their jobs.
Jeff will be too busy taking care of other stuff.

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

I talked with TonyB and he is going to bring down some plastic tarps to lay down.
I have a few myself that I wil bring to help minimize kite damage.
Good call stringy.
Hope to see the Seattle crew down for the Blowout, so the Gorge crew can blow your doors off Laughing

Bring it, cause it on Shocked

boarderchick · Since 10 Aug 2007 196 Posts Wherever there's wind:-) Stoked

I will have some as well. Good to have them in the staging area parking lot if it's like it was for BOG. My kites were drug across the parking lot along with my bars from the grassy area. Not good! So, I'm happy to share our tarps as well, and can pick some additional ones up from Costco! It would be sweet to have some that are on the pavement and then go down the hill a bit because at the top of the launch, lines were getting stuck on the little branches at the top of the hill.

Home Depot also has the black plastic or white painters plastic for pretty cheap as well.

Seattle's been representing a lot lately. See ya down here Stringy!

Nak · Fri Aug 01, 08 11:44 am

How and when do we get from HR back to Stevenson? (Still waiting for spousal clearance. This would make 4 weekends in a row dedicated to kiteboarding! Very Happy

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TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

Hey Nak,
Boy thats a tough one.
I hitched a ride with "THE GOD FATHER" last year.
Im sure there will be plenty of folk going back.
I will have my Tundra and can stuff a 4 two 5 kiters in my truck.
Hit me up for a ride when you see me.

tonyb · Fri Aug 01, 08 3:41 pm

We'll have a van at HR and should be able to squeeze in a couple of extras for the ride back.

Tony

villin · Since 17 Nov 2007 17 Posts

damn, not gonna be near washington till aug 8th. Is it going down right now?!!!! Either way, sounds like a time. Gl all.

Mark · Sat Aug 02, 08 7:04 pm **Thanks everyone**

What a great Blow out! Thanks to the organizers for a fun time.

Mark