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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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 Mon Aug 07, 06 8:52 am Bridge of the Gods 2006 - Stevenson, WA |
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My head is still spinning from this weekend. What an awesome time!
"Kiteboarding Festival" is a perfect name for it, because its so much more than a competition. Its hanging out with fun people that are all stoked on kiting. It kind of felt like some kind of kiteboarding super session or something. Who knows, I can't describe it... if you really want to know, go next year!
Big thanks to Jason and Jim for giving me their Friday photos onsite and letting nwkite.com get the big scoop with the first photos of the event. I can't wait till we see all the photos. BamBam? Lance? Rich? Jim Semlor? man there were a lot of lenses out there!
Mega props to Ben Chambers, Brian Wheeler, Laura, Eddie, and Tony G. who were all big winners... I know there are others which we will post when/if the official results get sent out (forgot to write them down last night.)
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 8:53 am Oh and one more thing... |
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I found the regular awards didn't cover the full spectrum of the event, so here are my picks:
Biggest Wipeout: Shannon G. who won biggest kiteloop and/or wipeout in my book (men or women!) 20 feet up and 50 feet sideways above the kite kind of stuff... 
Most time spent in the clouds (and crowd favorite): Philipp from Seattle
Purple Heart (Biggest Injury): Tucker, how you doing man, give us an update!
Best Drunken Singer: BamBam
Most Walking Man Beer consumed: Rollo Tomasi
Most spins in the air: Rico
Most Steeze: Inept Fun crew
Coolest Jet Ski: Jason
Best Hook-up with Book Club Attendee: NateDogg
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kiteboard117
Since 02 Mar 2005
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PDX
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 9:39 am |
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my leg is very yellow black and blue today but no fracture. i can kinda walk again. the whole re-circulation massage (or karate death squeeze  ) in the ER was the worst of it. time to go take some vicaden and edit movies from the weekend.
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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Hood River
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 10:27 am |
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at least u get vicoden 
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 11:01 am Re: Oh and one more thing... |
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| Quote: | Biggest Wipeout: Shannon G. who won biggest kiteloop and/or wipeout in my book (men or women!) 20 feet up and 50 feet sideways above the kite kind of stuff...
Most time spent in the clouds (and crowd favorite): Philipp from Seattle
Purple Heart (Biggest Injury): Tucker, how you doing man, give us an update!
Best Drunken Singer: BamBam
Most Walking Man Beer consumed: Rollo Tomasi
Most spins in the air: Rico |
I graciously accept ...
Seriously, and though it’s been said before, Renee did a remarkable job running this event. She was everywhere all at the same time. The logistics for keeping things rolling with all the variability in weather, people and process was a huge task. She’s my hero.
And though there were many others that helped out, Roger was The Man at the launch site. He kept everyone and everything running like clockwork. Knee recovering (limping) but still with pen and roster in his mouth he was straightening lines and organizing a bunch of crazy kiters. Way to go Rog’!
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 11:18 am |
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| Don't get addicted now, Tucker...
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1726 Posts
vancouver
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 11:26 am one more photo |
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Yes indeed a very memorable event. I enjoyed meeting all the riders and capturing some good images. Here's another from the expression session.
Feel free to PM me if you want the originals.
jim
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 11:48 am |
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I'm not usually much of a spectator...but that last "mega-kiteloop-heat" was like a really good fireworks show. As you were watching one great explosion, you knew you were missing another. It was rapid fire and the competitors were really going for it! Everyone in the stands were stoked!
Congrats to the organizers and all who participated!
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 11:50 am |
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The last one of Nate... 
no comment. 
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NateDogg
Since 05 Mar 2005
627 Posts
I caught your mom on
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 12:03 pm At least I got the most memorable hookup award |
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I hate you guys...
Now I'm gonna get shit from Tak for cheating on him.
But wait, Sauvies Island is in a different zip code than Stevenson yeah? That means I'm covered! Right? RIGHT?
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kiteboard117
Since 02 Mar 2005
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 12:12 pm |
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| sweet lord what the hell is that? |
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JNETTE
Since 02 Feb 2006
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PORTLAND
Stoked
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 3:27 pm |
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| You guys crack me up!!! Thanks for posting pics. Glad to hear your are not broken tuck!!!
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 4:15 pm More Pix |
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here's a few more with my cheapie cam'
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no pink harness today.JPG |
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Yo Taxi.JPG |
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Kyle part II.JPG |
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Kite-palooza.JPG |
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Kyle makn rip curls.JPG |
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going that way.JPG |
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Ruben Jr.JPG |
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ND stretch.JPG |
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N Dawg.JPG |
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U dont even know.JPG |
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Loop 3.JPG |
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 4:42 pm part 2.. |
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continued....
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The Crew.JPG |
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Loop 1.JPG |
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Jon et al.JPG |
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BOG Crowd 2.JPG |
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BOG Crowd 1.JPG |
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hmmm matching reds.JPG |
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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
1219 Posts
Vancouver
Photographer
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 4:54 pm A weekend to remember |
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It was a great weekend. Good food, beer, & friends. Hope we all can do it again next year. I can't wait …… There was even someone pulling their first jumps in the competition.
Super props to Renee for organizing an awesome event!
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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
1219 Posts
Vancouver
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 8:02 pm Can anyone confirm that's not Nate? |
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Can anyone confirm that's not Nate? Maybe someone from the book club could answer this one?
The kite paparazzi has been following him everywhere.
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NateDogg
Since 05 Mar 2005
627 Posts
I caught your mom on
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| Mon Aug 07, 06 8:17 pm |
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WTF? Yeah, I can. Holy shit though, that looks like me. But I was never down on THAT dock. The slingshot dock at night is another story though...
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