Hood River Huck Fest - RESULTS

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

New event coming in a couple of weeks.

Big air event at Rufus. The one windiest day of the wind window: July 8-12 and July 15-16.

For intermediate, expert, and pro level kiters. Xensr device will record the biggest airs. Go for your personal best, whether it is 10', 50', or more.

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bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 386 Posts Seattle Obsessed

Would love to compete in this Ken but hanging around for a week or so waiting on a super windy day might be tough for us Seattle folks. Am all in but would need a more solid date. I'll be there for KB4C, hopefully it lines up in time.

Wally Gator

Sella · Fri Jun 28, 13 11:35 am

h2olm · Since 07 Jun 2006 124 Posts Stoked

How does one sign up for this event? Does it cost lots of $$$ to enter?

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

The organizers have looked at different dates and options. As we all know, summer in Hood River is super busy and that includes a variety of established events.

We will definitely be posting actual dates for the event as soon as a forecast allows. Obviously, if there is a forecasted stretch of low wind, then things are on hold. And likewise, if there is a forecasted stretch of high wind, then be on the ready to go.

Registration and payment will be through Eventbrite, which is just about to go live. We are working at keeping the event cost down while just covering the expense of insurance and permit. Under $50 for sure.

Most importanly, this is a rider-driven event. No big sponsors. So, we value your comments.

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dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1770 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

LOOKS LIKE SUDS IS ABOUT TO GRIND THOSE TREES!!! SUPER HUCKY DUCKY ASS PUCKY HIGH!!!

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

Can we have a strapless class?
Ill go MEGA like my boy Ian

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Jeff speaks the truth. Strapless would be a very cool addition.

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

The organizers, with quite a bit of input from others, decided to include a few distinct divisions. They are base on real physical differences. Differences where choice is irrelevant. For example a 10 year old grom cannot choose to have the physique of a 25 year old dude, so we have a junior division. As well as a men’s division and women’s division.

In recent weeks I have seen a few strapless riders boost 40’ plus high airs. And talking with those strapless huckers, what limits them is not the lack of straps, rather the type of board. They claim the surf board shape goes big, but doesn’t boost quite as high as a twin tip shape.

Strapless surf boards are welcome, as well as wakestyle, twin tip, skim boards, wake skates, strapped surf boads, Alaia-style boards, etc. Everyone is welcome to come out and HUCK IT.
Very Happy

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

So the question remains, can we have a strapless HUCK category.
Does the board have to stay on your feet?
Do you have to stick it to gain points?
Or is it just about SENDING IT regardless of the board???

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

The event is simple. Go as high as one can. The Xensr device records exactly how high (within a few millimeters) one goes.

There is no separate division for strapless. No separate division for boots. No separate divisions for straps. Everyone Hucks together.

Come on out and go for a personal best. Get an actual number of how high you go.

Similar to a marathon race. Only 1 person wins, a very small percentage is actually trying to win, and the vast majority of everyone else is participating to achieve a personal goal.

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

Did I see somewhere that there was going to be a jumping clinic also????

dcfordo · Since 19 May 2011 60 Posts The Dalles

I would like to add my second for a strapless category.

The guys doing 40' strapless airs may be able to equally high with or without straps, but most big air huckers are unable to go as high strapless. Therefore, I would love to see the names and the heights of the big strapless airs published.

Mike D · Since 28 Apr 2011 195 Posts Hood River Stoked

Hey Blazeheliski,

Both Shawn and Jesse Richman will be there so we will run a clinic on one of the non event days. They will be around all week to offer their advice and tips for going big.

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

I agree a strapless category would be awesome, but running events is HARD especially when you need to have judges and what not. It seems like the simplicity of having sensors on everyone and using that to judge is a good idea.

Strapless would be hard because you would need to account for height and whether or not they landed, rode away, etc..

Maybe next year if they have some more help they can add other categories.

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

REGISTRATION is now OPEN. $35. Entry includes some very sweet swag from Dakine and a FREE membership into the best kite organization on the planet - Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association. Please go to this link and sign-up.

http://hoodriverhuckfest.eventbrite.com/

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