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tbyrne789
Since 25 Jul 2009
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 Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:07 pm May conditions? |
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How are the kiting conditions in Hood River during the month of May? as windy as later summer months? temperature, etc?
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:34 pm |
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That is when it typically starts to get consistent around here. Water is still pretty damn cold though..
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
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| Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:31 pm |
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May is generally pretty good. I wouldn't say as good as July and August - those months are generally pretty money (unless we get 100 degree plus weather - and that kills our beautiful wind).
The water is cold - but completely doable. In May I am in a 5/3 and booties - but no gloves. (I probably bundle up more than most - I am not very tolerant of the cold)
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Gorgegezzer
Since 14 Jan 2007
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| Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:46 am This May may be different than most |
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With the low snowpack so far, there may not be as much runoff. The water may be a little warmer. At least it might not be melted snow flowing into the Columbia from Hood River. It makes the immediate water around the sandbar like ice water. Also not as much current and floating debris. The Corps might hold back more water.
But then it could also rain a lot this spring.
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Gman
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| Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:40 am |
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March is the new May - time to bust out the boardshorts!
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Pepi
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Gman
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| Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:53 am |
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7mm Nikes bro
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tbyrne789
Since 25 Jul 2009
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| Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:17 am |
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thanks guys ill see you in May!
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:28 am |
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| Gman wrote: | | March is the new May - time to bust out the boardshorts! |
 You're a crazy Mo Fo Gman!!
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specialk
Since 23 Apr 2009
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| Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:55 am |
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It was shear desperation with full intent, a smile, and no lolly-gagging...unbelievable!!!
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
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| Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:32 am |
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Jones Beach starts to rock in May!!! I'll be there all by myself everyday 
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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| Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:10 pm |
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| Check with locals before hitting the water in May sometimes there are some weird currents by the mouth of the Hood River you should be aware of before heading out.
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