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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
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 Tue May 20, 08 11:25 am Headed to SF Bay this Weekend |
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Going to visit a friend, and a potential grad school. I'd love to kite while I'm there. The last time I was there I didn't kite (didn't know how), but I surfed at Half Moon bay and Stinson Beach. Both seem kite-able. BUt I was wondering if anyone had any other recommendations.
I seached the forum a bit and saw that Sherman Island looks cool. Any general tips/advice/thoughts?
I'm actually posting here because the bayareakiteboarding website is down... |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:41 am |
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| I've kited 3rd Ave in San Mateo and it wasn't bad. |
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:50 am |
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Tons of great options between the Delta, Waddell, 3rd Ave, and Crissy.
Delta is a hike from S.F. depending on the traffic. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:54 am |
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Waddell or Ocean Beach for waves (Waddell's way better but almost an hour South of SF). Sherman for flat water (windiest in early morn and late afternoon closer to sunrise and sunset, good flat water behind the islands and the water's not salty). Crissy if you want a nice view of the Golden Gate bridge with shitty wind and currents. 3rd ave if you like riding in muddy water that smells like crap (decent wind and water though if it's a lot closer than Sherman for you). Alameda if you really miss Sauvies and wanna hang out on the beach. Stinson if you like tiny waves (1-4ft), less reliable wind, but with a nice beach town and are even more desperate to meet Whitey than the other spots. I think that covers most of the spots. Basically Waddell and Sherman are good and 3rd ave can be a backup freestyle spot if you're stuck on the peninsula.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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| Tue May 20, 08 12:01 pm |
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get to the airport early - got hosed by united today - took 20 minutes to get to the counter - then they closed the flight for checked bags
had to leave the gear - booo - no afternoon sess
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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
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| Tue May 20, 08 12:02 pm |
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| Where's the delta? |
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
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| Tue May 20, 08 12:06 pm |
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I recommend letting the wind decide:
NW: Waddell or 3rd is usually good
SW flow: Sherman
W to SW at 3rd is crappy
Heat wave (like last week): Sherman is usually dead and 3rd will hit late.
All will be crowded on memorial weekend. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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| Tue May 20, 08 12:16 pm |
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| kyle.vh wrote: | | Where's the delta? |
Delta = Sherman Island
Check ikite too for forecasts and more importantly early signs of wind building.
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Kraemer
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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
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| Tue May 20, 08 7:01 pm |
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the 'danger: golf balls' sign is the icing on that cake  |
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wjb
Since 14 Aug 2007
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| Wed May 21, 08 2:08 pm |
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Ha Ha that is a good one. You need smell-o-vision to get the full effect though! |
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wjb
Since 14 Aug 2007
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jdk
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