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David
Since 10 Jun 2013
11 Posts
Beaverton
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Thu Mar 05, 15 8:08 pm Eastern OR kiting |
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What are the best kite boarding spots near Hermiston in the summer? Is there anything decent? I found a few old posts about how there aren't good spots. Is that still true? What about Irrigon? |
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
411 Posts
Portland
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Fri Mar 06, 15 8:13 am |
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3 mile and rufus are the two best. You will love 3 mile for the waves !! |
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1691 Posts
I give out bad advice.
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Fri Mar 06, 15 1:08 pm Roosevelt and Arlington |
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Roosevelt is by far the best and quickest to get too. If it's blowing you can launch at Boardman, but there are stickers and it's usually worth the drive to go to Roosevelt.
3 mile is good but you better be ready confident if you go out alone. Be careful. _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! |
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
701 Posts
El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
Instructor
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Sat Mar 07, 15 6:57 am |
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I visit family in Irrigon through the summer and kite out East there when I can. Like stated. Boardman is doable when it's blowing but certainly not the best option. The gradient relief between 3 mile and Boardman is often too much and the wind not nearly as consistent / reliable but is a good place to practice drift launching.
3 mile was my nemesis for several years. Many times I showed up and was the only one there - I would not go out. Roosevelt is the better bet. _________________ "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence" ~Xenocrates |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1731 Posts
vancouver
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Sat Mar 07, 15 7:26 am |
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I know the walla walla guys hit port kelley some times. I've hung with them at 3 mile. Not sure your experience level, but if it were me, I'd hit arlington. one of the most popular spots, roosevelt sits just on the washington side of the river from arlington. you can always find a kiter or windsurfer there to help get you on and off the water. same with rufus.
rufus, what can you say about rufus? probably one of the best spots in the gorge. worth the drive for ya! _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com |
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