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Onad

Since 04 Mar 2005
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Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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PostThu Sep 08, 05 8:05 pm    Close Encounter @ SI Reply with quote

Not sure who this was, but I snapped a picture just as the barge went by way too close! Shocked

Glad the kiter made it out OK. ~D


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jbruxer

Since 24 Jul 2005
398 Posts
Beaverton, OR
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PostFri Sep 09, 05 2:37 pm    Close call!!! Reply with quote

Actually, I think I gave that guy a launch!! Shocked Apparently the driver of that boat thought that it would be easier for the kite to move. But lets see him try and get a kite to roll with little wind!! Smile

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jbruxer

Since 24 Jul 2005
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Beaverton, OR
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PostFri Sep 09, 05 2:38 pm    Close call!!! Reply with quote

Actually, I think I gave that guy a launch!! Shocked Apparently the driver of that boat thought that it would be easier for the kite to move. But lets see him try and get a kite to roll with little wind!! Smile

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blancoh2o

Since 15 Mar 2005
1153 Posts
Oregon
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PostFri Sep 09, 05 3:47 pm     Reply with quote

Yea, I helped him relaunch his kite when it was belly down earlier.
I think someone forgot to show him how easy it is to relauch a Crossbow.
For that matter, how the heck does one get a Crossbow to end up nose down anyhow?

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tonski

Since 11 Jun 2005
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NW Portland
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PostSat Sep 10, 05 6:29 am     Reply with quote

Yeah, that baffles me - the 'Bow hates to sit on the water or land and only about 2 feet of the nose actually touch the surface due to the shape. At Roosevelt, this made self-landing all but impossible. Very Happy

PS - I don't think the light wind prevented this guy's re-launch as I tested mine in about 5-8 mph and it worked beautifully.

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