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dobermankby
Since 07 Jul 2021
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 Sat Jan 29, 22 7:16 pm Too cold tomorrow? |
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| I'm a beginner with about 10 sessions under my belt. I have a 4/3 wetsuit and 3mm gloves. I was fine kiting Iverson with this setup back in October or November when the weather was 45 degrees (same as tomorrow's forecast) but the water is obviously colder now. Is it a bad idea to go out there with anything less than a drysuit?
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
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White Salmon
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| Sat Jan 29, 22 9:08 pm Do you feel lucky? |
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Could be the last bad idea you have.
I had a session go bad last March. Over an hour in the water doing the self rescue thing. My drysuit saved my ass. Thick booties, thick gloves, and a neoprene hat, but my 5/3 wetsuit wouldn’t have been anywhere near warm enough.
Under the drysuit, I’m dressed for a cold windy day on the mountain.
I was wiped by the time I made it in.
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McLovin
Since 11 Sep 2017
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Corbett
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| Sun Jan 30, 22 12:27 am Cold Water Kiting |
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Dobermankby,
To your question is it too COLD - Methinks - YES
I am almost always the biggest cheerleader for STOKED kiters but heading out this time of year with 10 sessions under your belt in a 4/3 is a bit too much stoke by which I mean you will be way more stoked if you live a bit longer to have mo betta days.
I confess I don't know Iverson but a google search puts in Livingston Bay which is 45 degrees give or take.
Winter Kiting is sweet but it's a fruit of a different flavor, more of an acquired taste if you will...Yes can be done but lots to KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
Some good stuff in the <SEARCH> if you look...
PS - Don't GO ALONE and other stuff
Mc
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dobermankby
Since 07 Jul 2021
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| Sun Jan 30, 22 12:33 am |
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| Thanks for the responses. These were my thoughts too, I guess I was just looking for confirmation. I'll have to wait a few more months, until then, I'll keep on mtb'ing
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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| Sun Jan 30, 22 5:23 pm |
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| For winter kite sessions, head to the coast !! Water is 50 and air temp is usually 50, a 4/3 will work with no issues. Don't forget 5mm booties and 2mm gloves BUT you should be experienced to kite in the winter, make sure you go with someone. If your rather new, try Nehalem Bay and launch at the board ramp
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Mon Jan 31, 22 3:54 pm |
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you could always go for a test swim
13 minutes in a speedo and barefoot a few weeks back 😂
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