Tue Apr 30, 13 8:31 pmThe Wall on Monday. Columbia River.
blowing 30-50, sunny, and all the gates open on the dam with the current at max volume/speed.
green in the spring
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classic eastern gorge
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river wide swells with blowing spray
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the wall
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river wave
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feeling for a barrel
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smooth and green
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showered
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lekaks
Since 02 Apr 2008
151 Posts
Hood River, OR
Stoked
Tue Apr 30, 13 8:42 pm
Ok Ken, those are all pretty damn good, but this one is my fav... I guess I just like the strapless slash and Slater spray.
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
Obsessed
Tue Apr 30, 13 8:51 pm
Damn! Those are great shots! Are those just GoPro? Nice slashing too.
ezryder111
Since 24 Dec 2012
131 Posts
SE Portland
Stoked
Tue Apr 30, 13 10:54 pm
great photos...inspiring to me, I wanna get there someday!
K2
Since 30 Apr 2009
274 Posts
Hood River, OR
Obsessed
Wed May 01, 13 7:23 am
All by yourself too! Nice man! That looks really awesome and makes me want to continue working on my strapless game now. _________________ Live to kite another day
ShiverMeTimbers
Since 26 Feb 2013
381 Posts
Gig Harbor
Obsessed
Wed May 01, 13 7:35 am
niiiiice! rippah!
JonMalmberg
Since 15 Aug 2011
340 Posts
Obsessed
Wed May 01, 13 7:36 am
Sickness Ken... Gotta get out there soon...
Jon
stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1731 Posts
vancouver
XTreme Poster
Wed May 01, 13 7:38 am
ken those are sweet!
I bet camrig would love those for using on their site!
it looks like your snow to water transition was pretty seamless this spring! _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com
HRnico
Since 22 Mar 2008
261 Posts
Da Hood
Obsessed
Wed May 01, 13 10:55 amSalt Free Water
Ya Babeee. And no Landlord about. _________________ CGKA Member
Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1526 Posts
Not Portland
XTreme Poster
Wed May 01, 13 11:42 am
effing sweet!! Thanks for the photo motivation:-)!!!
AKkiter
Since 31 Aug 2008
181 Posts
Montavilla
Stoked
Wed May 01, 13 1:13 pm
Ken, those are sick shots. !!!!!
I got one of those line mounts and have been hesitant to throw it on my lines due to the way my lines work. Does it ever inhibit the safety of the flagging line?
Are you gonna be out there sunday if the wind permits? Would be great to meet up and ride together. Cheers!
jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
355 Posts
Devon Alberta ca.
Obsessed
Wed May 01, 13 4:44 pm
What a treat
Thanks
JackZ _________________ IKO water Instructor
kiteboard junkie
consumer
Since 28 Nov 2010
406 Posts
banned
Obsessed
Wed May 01, 13 4:45 pm
You're so vain, you probably think this post is about you.. you're so vain!
luke
Since 06 Jul 2005
399 Posts
Obsessed
Thu May 02, 13 6:20 am
Yes, all photos are from a GoPro Hero 3 using the new line mount from Camrig. When you attach something (or modify kite or lines in any way) to your lines there is a risk that you might compromise the normal operation of the kite, including the safety release system. The line mount is designed for your flagging line to still be operational. One thing that does happen about once every 3 sessions is the following. The outside steering lines can get snagged on the mount or the camera. When this happens you can successfully un-snag the outside lines by simply shaking the kite from the bar. I really like seeing all kinds of kiting-related photos and videos posted up by everyone.
stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1731 Posts
vancouver
XTreme Poster
Thu May 02, 13 6:40 am
hey ken,
first off sorry if this sounds like a hijack but want to address the snagging.
try getting the mount plugs from camrig.
I use these and they should prevent the snagging you mention.
It is still possible to catch a steering line, but much easier to resolve if you are using the plugs.
basically how they work is they are made from a soft rubber and the mount plug fills the void that is created by those little fingers that hold the lines in place.
I rode for years without using these but once I came up with the design, I prefer to use them all the time now.
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