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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
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 Mon May 30, 22 4:57 am Arlington Sunday |
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Great afternoon at Arlington yesterday.
Lots of 4 and 5m kites out (and didn't see a single kiter on a foil).
It's nice to know the kids haven't all switched to winging, and they can still boost.
I felt like I was watching the A-Town Throwdown contest in the conditions it always deserved.
Hopefully someone can post some pics (or video).
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Mon May 30, 22 8:45 am Wow, great readings! |
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Those readings look heavy! Sounds like yesterday was more Gnarlington than Arlington.
How big was the swell?
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
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| Tue May 31, 22 6:28 am |
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The swell was a bit choppy at first but then cleaned up into the monster chest to overhead rollers that make Arlington worth the drive.
Interestingly, there were reports of good swell in the Rufus/Wall stretch also - in spite of the 300Kcfs dam discharge. When the current is that strong, I usually don't even bother stopping at Rufus to check.
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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
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Oregon
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| Tue May 31, 22 12:34 pm . |
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It was about as good as it gets. It was a bit choppy to the west but very glassy down by the silos with massive rollers.
There were some 'kids' out throwing down....I almost became a landing pad once or twice  (I suspect they may have something captured on film).
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
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| Tue May 31, 22 2:15 pm |
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It had been a bit since I had kited A-town. It was worth the drive. Even at today's gas prices...
It was fun watching the kids ride too. Saw some great moves. Lotsa talent in them youngins.
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
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| Tue May 31, 22 5:32 pm |
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and by "kids" I mean anyone under 30.
It seems all the kiters over 50 have switched to winging.
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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| Tue May 31, 22 7:03 pm |
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Bring the pics and vids!
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
550 Posts
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| Tue May 31, 22 9:53 pm |
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This thread is pure stoke
No doubt the crew that charged that day is the core of the sport
no one said…but im hoping some strapless guys were going gladiator?
The “kids” are alright
Guessing a couple Reedins whilpping around?
reminds me of surfing Oregon in the 90s
no one was watching
punks not dead
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trailboss
Since 08 Aug 2006
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
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| Thu Jun 02, 22 10:14 am |
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There we go! Big day strapless kiting. Never gets old.
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
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Inflictor
Since 17 Aug 2013
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| Sun Jun 19, 22 7:08 am Ya Found the stoke thread! |
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hilton
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
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