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cgka

Since 18 Jul 2006
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PostFri May 12, 17 6:36 pm     Reply with quote

One thing to also remember is that the water levels will lower greatly over the next two months, resulting in the shoreline possibly becoming a bit steeper/rockier, and the rock walls much higher.

These are also levels in which some of those knee/ankle banger bolders may reappear.

Always remember that the water levels do change throughout the season, and in some places this may drastically affect your river access and wind obstructions.

In a location like this, never expect your launch or landing to go smoothly.

We do recommend sticking with the marina basin launch/land\. It does present a longer accessway for reaching the river, but it also provides you with a back up plan if the shit hits the fan or if your kite launches with issues.
Launching via the windsurf launch gives you very little chances, if any, to recover from a problem launch/landing.

Lecture over with Wink
Just want to make sure everyone has an epic season with no injuries or kitemares.

Thank you
CGKA

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skideeppow

Since 26 Aug 2011
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PostSat May 13, 17 4:48 am     Reply with quote

cgka wrote:
One thing to also remember is that the water levels will lower greatly over the next two months, resulting in the shoreline possibly becoming a bit steeper/rockier, and the rock walls much higher.

These are also levels in which some of those knee/ankle banger bolders may reappear.

Always remember that the water levels do change throughout the season, and in some places this may drastically affect your river access and wind obstructions.

In a location like this, never expect your launch or landing to go smoothly.

We do recommend sticking with the marina basin launch/land\. It does present a longer accessway for reaching the river, but it also provides you with a back up plan if the shit hits the fan or if your kite launches with issues.
Launching via the windsurf launch gives you very little chances, if any, to recover from a problem launch/landing.

Lecture over with Wink
Just want to make sure everyone has an epic season with no injuries or kitemares.

Thank you
CGKA


Answer I was looking for. Thanks

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Sasquatch

Since 09 Mar 2005
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PostSun May 14, 17 1:53 pm    What gear is better for Arlington? Reply with quote

I heard Slingshot are better kites than Naish kites for Arlington?

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