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grant.s.sun
Since 22 Jun 2015
21 Posts
Portland
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Thu Jul 23, 20 9:09 am Any kiters that know the Dallas, TX scene? |
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Hey everyone! Transplant as of a few days ago to the Dallas, TX area from the gorge. Anyone know the spots/wind around Dallas? Thinking of heading to Galveston this weekend if it has promise of better wind. . .
Thanks!
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tree
Since 29 May 2007
148 Posts
Bend, OR
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Thu Jul 23, 20 10:56 am |
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No info, but sending you vibes. That sounds brutal. |
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
473 Posts
White Salmon
Obsessed
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Thu Jul 23, 20 12:02 pm |
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Grapevine? Seems like I remember that name from windsurfing days. _________________ Pull the cork. |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
231 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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Thu Jul 23, 20 12:12 pm Tex ass |
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Hi, I’m a Galveston escapee... from what I’ve heard there’s somewhat of a scene (and a shop even) in Texas City, located along the Houston Ship Channel. Lots of flatwater & big kites. I guess there are a few folks who kite occasionally in the reservoirs around Austin as well.
Good luck! Last edited by Ho-Toe on Thu Jul 23, 20 2:51 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2587 Posts
The 503
METAL
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Thu Jul 23, 20 1:21 pm |
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My bro lived in Ft. Worth for a while on Eagle Mtn. Lake and I was probably the first if not the only person to ever kite there. We took his boat out to an island to find a beach I could launch off of...not sure where there might be launchable space on the shore line.
He raced sail boat there all the time and the lake does get wind. Take up wing foiling and launch problem is solved! |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2084 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1305 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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Thu Jul 23, 20 4:23 pm |
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I've met many a Dallas resident vacationing in South Padre Island, but hear it's a long drive. (I've done the 6 hours there from Houston before). |
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
411 Posts
Portland
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Thu Jul 23, 20 5:06 pm |
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Your fucked
Get a new job and come home !!!! |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
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Thu Jul 23, 20 11:53 pm |
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Hit bypass freeway skirting Austin, 85 mph. Head straight to Corpus Christi, no need for u to go to Galveston, a rare day when the wind will be better there than Corpus. Corpus cheaper and more kiting options than SPI. SPI good in winter/spring due to side shore on NNW fronts. Corpus has flat water Laguna riding, bump/jump Bay and waves in Gulf, Windy spot! |
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undertow
Since 15 Feb 2008
371 Posts
BeaversBurg
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Fri Jul 24, 20 7:53 am |
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Corpus is windy all the time, and has many options for wind, go there. |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
not really an
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Fri Jul 24, 20 8:50 am |
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hey, i grew up on lake texoma, just north of dallas.
it's windy there, though, as with most lakes, it gets a little gusty.
i would guess that lake grapevine would be big enough to kite on as well with the wind.
i've also been on lake lavon, and we had to hide from the wind...
you should be ok!
i don't think kiting is very big there though. you may be solo seshin it for a while! |
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CAK86
Since 08 Aug 2015
51 Posts
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Fri Jul 24, 20 7:06 pm |
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We moved from Portland area to corpus a few months ago. Lots of Kiteboarders in Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. Those guys come to corpus a fair amount. Galveston is lite wind but today looked great due to hurricane potential in corpus. Tons of riding options in corpus and lots of nice riders. Kites 100+ days since February. |
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