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tree
Since 29 May 2007
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Bend, OR
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Mon Jul 16, 12 8:20 am Which wetsuit for gorge right now? |
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I'm going to be in the gorge next week and am wondering what I should bring. Are you guys in shorties yet? Full suits w/w/out booties? I don't remember when things start to turn.
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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Pacific Northwest
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Mon Jul 16, 12 8:28 am |
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The river is 65 degrees. I have been wearing 4m full, no booties.
Starting to see some shorties out there.
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consumer
Since 28 Nov 2010
406 Posts
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Mon Jul 16, 12 8:30 am |
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shorty no problem. If it's really sunny and not nuclear wind, and the water you kite in is mostly columbia and not hood river then boardies only has been no problem. |
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taycar
Since 11 Jan 2010
110 Posts
HR
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Mon Jul 16, 12 8:32 am |
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Rode with a 2m long sleeve top all weekend. More than enough. |
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tree
Since 29 May 2007
148 Posts
Bend, OR
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Mon Jul 16, 12 10:06 am |
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Thanks for responses. |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
578 Posts
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Mon Jul 16, 12 10:41 am |
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id say it depends on how much you're swimming vs. riding. if you are doing a lesson or learning, strap up a full 4/3. if not, depending on how much of a polar bear you are, you'll be able to go 4/3 on down to your board shorts. |
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
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Mon Jul 16, 12 10:41 am |
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I dont think I have ever wore a wetsuit in july, boardies july 1st - sept. |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4238 Posts
Camas
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Mon Jul 16, 12 11:57 am |
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You might want to consider bringing a wetsuit anyway, just in case you decide to hit the coast. |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1731 Posts
vancouver
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Tue Jul 17, 12 7:32 am |
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you'll find that if you don't spend much time in the water a shortie will be fine. the hood river mouth gets pretty cold though so if you hit the features you'll probably want the thermal protection
I'm no marathon rider so a shortie works for me. if I was to do a 6 hour kite derby, I'd do the full suit. keep in mind that if you experience an issue like if the wind dies and you are stuck out in the middle of the river, you'll be glad you were wearing your full suit. bring it if you have room in your luggage bag _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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Hood River Kite Shop
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Tue Jul 17, 12 11:44 am |
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Semi-dry shorty, sealed seams. Yummy _________________ Windance Boardshop- Hood River
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quenyaistar
Since 21 Oct 2011
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Cougar, WA
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Tue Jul 17, 12 11:55 am |
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I like my shortys wet with the seam wide open _________________ 1 OF 1 |
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