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Yardsale
Since 29 Mar 2005
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Portlanastan
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| pkh wrote: | Rig big or go for small and loopy... that's another question I have.
I think I am going to do it on my twintip, but also thought about straps on the surfboard might be good if its lighter. |
I'm thinking of using this.......who's gonna finish second? 
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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
211 Posts
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| Tue Aug 07, 07 3:21 pm |
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"This year, I plan to take an extra large kite while wearing a backpack full of rocks. "
potential darwin award? 
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Jax
Since 04 Jun 2007
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Portland, OR
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| Tue Aug 07, 07 6:31 pm |
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Can anyone recommend a camp spot for this weekend close to HR?
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Tue Aug 07, 07 6:34 pm |
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| Jax wrote: | | Can anyone recommend a camp spot for this week close to HR? |
Tucker Park is great, its only about 10 minutes south of downtown HR. Just get there early it fills up fast.
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kiteboard117
Since 02 Mar 2005
450 Posts
PDX
McLovin
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| Tue Aug 07, 07 10:41 pm |
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| Quote: | | Tucker Park is great, |
its my favorite park
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
983 Posts
Attractive
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| Wed Aug 08, 07 5:25 am |
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| chanson wrote: | Nice poster....
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Indeed. Nice work guys. 
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
1435 Posts
Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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| Wed Aug 08, 07 7:36 am |
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Iām thinking my SS Fuse is gona be really fast and stable!
| pkh wrote: | | I think I am going to do it on my twintip, but also thought about straps on the surfboard might be good if its lighter. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Wed Aug 08, 07 2:41 pm |
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How difficult is the blowout? It sounds like allot of fun but unfortunately, due to my injury my endurance is really really low. I get tired just watching people KB. Add that with my limited down winder experience....
what do you guys think? Can a competent yet somewhat crippled guy finish it? It seems like a really long way.
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Wed Aug 08, 07 2:44 pm |
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Hmmm If I were you I would pass. Its a long way with few bail out points.
You could always start at Viento and join us....
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railgrab
Since 29 Mar 2005
177 Posts
Seattle, WA
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| Thu Aug 09, 07 6:53 am |
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| PDXmonkey, the last 2 years I did it (last 2 years of the Gorge Games), I believe only half the kiters who started actually finished.
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saleeba
Since 05 Mar 2006
237 Posts
Masshole
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| Thu Aug 09, 07 4:31 pm blowout |
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| sign me up, Bryan Saleeba (503)975-1970.
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luke
Since 06 Jul 2005
399 Posts
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| Fri Aug 10, 07 10:16 am |
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There have been people out running the course all week for practice.
Today there is a group running it this afternoon. Come on out!!
Also, I have heard that a growing group of kiters are going to surf the swells from Stevenson to the Spit starting between 11-12 on Saturday. Going for longest time rather than shortest. So, if you are not doing the Blowout this could be an alternative downwinder.
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
475 Posts
Obsessed
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| Fri Aug 10, 07 5:21 pm |
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| sunday looks a lot better. these kinds of events should really be run on the best day of a couple instead of 1 committed day. i think that's how the windsurfers do it.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Fri Aug 10, 07 5:34 pm |
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| gabe wrote: | | sunday looks a lot better. these kinds of events should really be run on the best day of a couple instead of 1 committed day. i think that's how the windsurfers do it. |
I couldn't agree more... 5-15 with gusts to 30 isn't going to be much fun anyways. Just need a solid 30-35!
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Fri Aug 10, 07 6:26 pm |
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This event is set up with Sunday as a back up day.
George seems to think we will be ok tomorrow.
A slow start but Central Gorge sites build to 20-24 in the afternoon.
Weak high pressure is building in over the region. Gorge gradients should be weak in the morning but increasing onshore flow in the afternoon should help gradients build later in the day. Coast Range gradients should build some in the afternoon which should help late afternoon wind at Jones Beach. Coastal sites look weak with a developing low center offshore killing the NW flow.
ā¢ Strongest Gorge wind should be in the afternoon from Stevenson to The Event Site in the 20-24 range. Morning wind looks pretty light and it may be a slow start for the blowout but by afternoon the westerlies should be pretty healthy. Eastern Gorge sites look lighter but Rowena and Doug's should reach 19-23 late in the day.
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
475 Posts
Obsessed
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| Fri Aug 10, 07 7:28 pm |
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| will you delay the start time for better wind?
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Fri Aug 10, 07 7:43 pm |
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| The race will start when the conditions are favorable.
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