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stevegriffith22
Since 14 May 2006
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 Fri Jul 28, 17 11:22 am Can I get a 1st Timer Kite-Guide to the Floras Lake |
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Just Looking for opinions, directions, times of year where to camp that makes life easy for the family and kiting ect...
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Windian
Since 28 Apr 2008
898 Posts
Newport, OR
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| Fri Jul 28, 17 11:26 am |
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Where the heck is Florence Lake?
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stevegriffith22
Since 14 May 2006
434 Posts
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| Fri Jul 28, 17 11:56 am |
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| FLORAS FLORAS FLORAS.....thanks for the catch, appreciate it. . |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1487 Posts
Hood River
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| Fri Jul 28, 17 4:37 pm |
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everything you need to know - http://www.floraslake.com/flw2.html
the season is
april - may (shoulder season cold wet some windy days)
june - july - august (prime season north winds)
september - october (shoulder season less windy days)
campground is right on the lake. the lake is adjacent to the beach.
http://www.co.curry.or.us/Departments/Parks/Boice-Cope-Park
it's a small place, small campground with no entertainment for children except the nature of the lake and ocean. the beach is a short walk around the lake and over the dunes.
when i say no entertainment for kids - i mean that in a good way. it's quality time with the family - you just need to be creative.
and take warm clothes and sleeping bags for the chilly nights and mornings.
lake is cold - full wetsuit.
shallow north end of lake is great for learning to kite or practicing a new skill like riding strapless or learning to jump.
my whole family (4 of us) learned to kitewith Will and Andy - the best teachers on the west coast.
http://www.floraslake.com/flw2.html |
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yellowblackandwhite
Since 20 Aug 2016
16 Posts
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| Fri Jul 28, 17 7:53 pm |
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Make sure you get reservations at the camp site! They get booked and the new stewards will not squeeze you in/overbook at the Boice Cope campground and you'll have to pay double to stay further away at the next available KOA campground.
Floras lake is my team's favorite spot. Solid steady wind, no chop and if you get in trouble, just stand up and walk out. It's awesome! |
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stevegriffith22
Since 14 May 2006
434 Posts
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| Fri Jul 28, 17 8:03 pm |
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| Super bummed, just got my first lesson..... im 14th on the waiting list for anything there in august..... lesson learned. My bad..... not a chance im getting anything. Which tells me i need to make a note on my calendar to call in Feb. Guy was super nice though. Will try to stop in anyhow.. |
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dude abides
Since 06 Apr 2014
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Bend, OR
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| Sat Jul 29, 17 8:23 am |
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| ldhr wrote: |
Will and Andy - the best teachers on the west coast.
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I 2nd that. Along with Will's sons, and probably whoever else has been hired since my time there, exceptional crew.
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br-hr
Since 16 Aug 2017
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New Member
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| Wed Aug 16, 17 8:08 pm |
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| Most importantly, that general store in Langlois has $5 growler fills EVERY DAY! They had Double Mountain Gypsy Stumpy last time I was down there. |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
232 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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| Thu Aug 17, 17 10:05 am Langlois Market |
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| Those hot dogs are pretty damned good too... |
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deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
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| Fri Aug 18, 17 2:16 pm |
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| br-hr wrote: | | Most importantly, that general store in Langlois has $5 growler fills EVERY DAY! They had Double Mountain Gypsy Stumpy last time I was down there. |
This is true. Best part of the trip (and responsible for some funny text messaging (or so I'm told)). |
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Jbruck
Since 17 Jun 2016
43 Posts
Eugene, OR
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| Wed Aug 23, 17 9:48 am Floras this weekend |
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Stoked to head to Floras to camp overnight Friday and ride all day Saturday! Had a great first Floras experience a little bit ago, and can't wait to head back for longer sessions this time. I'm hoping for a tent site at the campground, but with the wind coming in the next few days I imagine it might be busy. What's the best backup plan, KOA or Cape Blanco?
I'm also relatively new to Oregon and hoping to get into the kiting community here, so come say hi and I'll have a beer with your name on it  I'm usually on a black and red Ozone Enduro, so if you see that kite it's probably me. |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Wed Aug 23, 17 4:26 pm |
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This time of year the Koa is the best choice. It's out of the fog line has a pool and hot tub and is 5 minutes away. Pankcakes some mornings and an evening train ride around the park:-)! Sun shines about 7-8 when the lake is fogged in for the first few hours or you r just waiting for the dew to dry up!
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