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CrazyHerb
Since 04 Oct 2008
79 Posts
Ilwaco, WA
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Thu Feb 19, 15 11:16 pm Lot D - Saturday |
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Weekend warriors!!
It's looking Easterly again for Ft. Stevens Ponds...maybe repeat of last weekend?
2-3PM high tide....might make for some awesome sunset rides...
Pond Butter...yum....
ROCK ON!!
Steve
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sromano1995
Since 22 May 2013
240 Posts
Portland
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Fri Feb 20, 15 6:16 am |
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See you there Steve!
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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Fri Feb 20, 15 9:54 am |
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We are probably heading that direction tomorrow ... I've never actually had a successful session at the ponds (nuked or skunked), so I'm dubious of the 10ish mph forecast.
What sort of wind do you usually get on that? 0-20?
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CrazyHerb
Since 04 Oct 2008
79 Posts
Ilwaco, WA
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Fri Feb 20, 15 4:36 pm Bring your big(er) kites |
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Looks like the forecast lightened the wind up a bit.
I'm 210lbs and bringing all three 11/15 and 18M kites..
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David
Since 10 Jun 2013
11 Posts
Beaverton
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Fri Feb 20, 15 7:59 pm |
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What forecast site is good for the ponds? Haven't been there yet; hopefully it goes tomorrow.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2084 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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Fri Feb 20, 15 8:05 pm |
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David wrote: | What forecast site is good for the ponds? Haven't been there yet; hopefully it goes tomorrow. |
the optimal forecast for the ponds is 15mph with a slack tide/full lagoon in the late morning. Ebb tide with east winds as the tide and winds are opposing forces an increase one's apparent wind speed (same effect as kiting in the gorge/Columbia with West wind and current originating from the east).
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Enrique Garcia
Since 15 Feb 2015
5 Posts
Kook
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Sat Feb 21, 15 12:23 pm |
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Anyone out there on Sunday? I´m thinking about driving again from Salem, it´s always better to ride with others. Last weekend was pretty good.
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David
Since 10 Jun 2013
11 Posts
Beaverton
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Sat Feb 21, 15 9:28 pm |
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The wind was too light today and the forecast doesn't look promising for tomorrow.
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sromano1995
Since 22 May 2013
240 Posts
Portland
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Sat Feb 21, 15 10:25 pm |
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Unfortunately, the wind never picked-up today but was a good day for aerial shots.
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
376 Posts
Columbia City
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Sun Feb 22, 15 9:39 am |
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It's Showing 15 gusting 17 at megler. What is needed for ponds to be good?
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Sun Feb 22, 15 10:34 am |
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I'm in Portland, but from experience, I'd say it's 15-20 at lot d now and ramping up to 10m by noon. 8m at Stevenson
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CrazyHerb
Since 04 Oct 2008
79 Posts
Ilwaco, WA
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Sun Feb 22, 15 3:12 pm |
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Awesome pics Serge...need to get me a kitemount for my Gopro...
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CrazyHerb
Since 04 Oct 2008
79 Posts
Ilwaco, WA
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Fri Feb 27, 15 11:05 am 28 Feb - Saturday- Still Easterly!!? |
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Looks like it might "Go" again tomorrow, coordinating with family unit on heading over in the late-morning to play in outgoing tide conditions...(9AM high-tide)...
Of course, my call last week for Saturday was a bust, but I heard people got out on Sunday...
Bring on SPRING!!
Steve
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sromano1995
Since 22 May 2013
240 Posts
Portland
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Fri Feb 27, 15 12:03 pm |
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Hi Steve... Yesterday's forecast for Saturday at Fort Stevens looked a lot better than it does today...May have to make an early morning call (7:00AM) on that one to catch the high tide indeed.
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Enrique Garcia
Since 15 Feb 2015
5 Posts
Kook
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Fri Feb 27, 15 4:27 pm |
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Anyone heading out to Lot D tomorrow Saturday, send me a text early morning at 402-213-6223. Making my drive from Salem, OR. Fly high, fly safe!
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Sat Feb 28, 15 9:43 am |
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Megler bridge just shot up to 25. Looks like Lot D will go today. High tide 9am low tide 4:20pm (no kidding)
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CrazyHerb
Since 04 Oct 2008
79 Posts
Ilwaco, WA
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Sat Feb 28, 15 8:49 pm |
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Snagged a few jibes before the wind dropped...with Enrique on his 15M.
Tossed my Switch 18M Helium up on 30 meter lines...whole new beast on long lines.
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