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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
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White Salmon
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Pepi... you had to go and say that huh?! I was ready to stop listening this morning and try and ride with the boot on.. but having seen your post fist thing this am, I thought it was a sign...
Hard to watch everyone else day after day get it so good. Even harder than missing out and watching this summer.... as it is warm, waves and windy!! Should have towed the boat down, as I would have at least been able to chase people with a lens...
Did a couple mile body drag in the ocean the other day... but it just doesn't compare... I can't even drive the downwinder shuttle anymore because I have to stay away and not even see it in order to deal with the reality of not being able to go!
At least it is warm sunny and enjoyable...
Haven't heard about anyone from NW getting hurt.. but maybe someone knows... very slick mud in places at the flats.. veyr easy to go sliding out of control when launching.. like being on an oil slick... Have seen some kooky ass shit though... seems like a lot of people, from places with no wind, love to come down and teach themselves with their big kites...
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
205 Posts
Stoked
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| Mon Nov 19, 07 10:17 am |
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A guy named Tom was hurt on the big north wind day (7m-9m).
He was knocked out and bleeding from the nose.
He ended up with a swollen lip and banged up wrist.
Rumor has that it was his first land launch - not the right day for it.
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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| Mon Nov 19, 07 10:24 am |
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Bummer..
Hey NW'ers......Looks like we are gonna get some colder weather in the next few days.....I am wondering what suit to bring....?
3/2 or 4/3....my buddy says it's gonna be 40's with the wind chill factor..
Whatt do u guys think?
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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
376 Posts
White Salmon
Liquid Force
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| Mon Nov 19, 07 12:53 pm |
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Jake. Take what the locals say with a grain of salt and remember where we're from...
Last week I was surfing in trunks with no shirt.. comfortable.. but the locals were in full suits..
I think it is going to cool down a bit.. that everyone agrees on.. but I doubt the NW'ers will be putting on hoods to surf- as it suggests people will be doing this weekend on the local surf report-
http://www.spadre.com/surfcam.htm
I think you'll probably be safe with your 3/2...
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
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Chimey
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| Mon Nov 19, 07 12:55 pm |
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Cool thanks,
I figured that.....he is from South Texas....And you called it, he said he will be wearing his hood.
-see ya on Wed. 
-jake
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avi
Since 22 Nov 2007
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| Thu Nov 22, 07 2:26 am |
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| kitezilla wrote: | I heard that someone from the Gorge got banged up on launch a few days ago...went to the hospital. It happened on the North Flats on SPI.
Anyone have the details? |
Tom was released from the hospital at 8 PM that evening and visited the Flats the following day. Thank goodness he is doing ok.
We had a little chat with him and yes he had 4 lessons in Hood River and this was his first Land Launch.
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
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Chimey
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| Wed Nov 28, 07 5:07 pm update? |
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WEll, we kinda had it all in SPI this time.
-nukey wind, super steady warm wind, cold wind, brown wind.
-warm water, flat water, cold water, small swell, huge turkey day swell.
-sunny skies, brown skies, coooold skies
-karaoke, whiskey-karaoke, tequila, mexico.
-oh, and Gene and I had a slider/kicker session too.
So, all in all, a killer time....and lots of fun..
Next time we will get the warm goods, ........ although, I didn't mind the huge swell the Northerly brought.
THese are the pics from Sunday before we left...would have more but we were busy riding and drinking..   We even got to ride with some dolphins on the last downwinder. 
Ask Carl and Tekko for more.
JAckie on the lens for these.....sorry carl and Gene, but she likes me more than you. 
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Wed Nov 28, 07 7:47 pm |
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SPI LOC151
Since 29 Nov 2007
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S.P.I
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| Thu Nov 29, 07 3:26 pm HAD TO DROP A LINE FROM SOUTH TEXAS |
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"Jake. Take what the locals say with a grain of salt and remember where we're from...
Last week I was surfing in trunks with no shirt.. comfortable.. but the locals were in full suits.. "
NOTICE ALL THE HOODS IN THE PICTURES.......BORROWED FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS HOST.....COME VISIT AGAIN.....40 DEGREES IS 40 DEGREES BOYZZZZZZZZEEE. COME VISIT US IN DEC, JAN AND FEB....IT'S REAL QUIET....P.S BRING YOUR HOOD AND GLOVES
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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| Thu Nov 29, 07 3:46 pm |
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I'll be back fo sho!!!!
No kidding with the hoods,,, that made the downy. Too bad we didn't get the turkey day photos....
Glas- I gave Goodson some fo the good photos..He is stoked.
-you should post up some of those "huge" days you got.
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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
376 Posts
White Salmon
Liquid Force
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| Thu Nov 29, 07 4:23 pm |
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| Quote: | "Jake. Take what the locals say with a grain of salt and remember where we're from...
Last week I was surfing in trunks with no shirt.. comfortable.. but the locals were in full suits.. "
NOTICE ALL THE HOODS IN THE PICTURES.......BORROWED FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS HOST.....COME VISIT AGAIN.....40 DEGREES IS 40 DEGREES BOYZZZZZZZZEEE. COME VISIT US IN DEC, JAN AND FEB....IT'S REAL QUIET....P.S BRING YOUR HOOD AND GLOVES
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Brrrrrr...
Humbled... not too proud to admit I was WAY wrong!!! Amazing how quick it can change 30+ degrees down here!!!
Here's what it looked like just 2 days before...
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| Jake Chanson jibbin in up in SPI with his new LF Recoil 136 |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
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Chimey
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| Thu Nov 29, 07 4:43 pm |
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THanks for the photo Tekko..and those HAVOC's, man those kites are soo nice..wish I had a surf day with one..
that kicker was cool too, virgin kicker session.
Yeah, I was amazed....that day the water was like a hot tub....then, two days later...it was like OR temps...bootie galore.
Can't wait to go back....might need to arrange another trip this Spring after surgery. 
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
205 Posts
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| Thu Nov 29, 07 4:49 pm |
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40 DEGREES IS 40 DEGREES BOYZZZZZZZZEEE.
The day after Thankgiving was has cold as anything I've hit in the SF Bay. We also hit 300 miles of snow on the way home. No plows and there were 20+ cars and trucks that slid off the road. I thought Texas was in the south??
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Sun Dec 02, 07 7:59 am |
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It was back to warm water and 80 degree temps yesterday. Wind was pretty punchy though - 18 to 32 a few times! Needless to say we were pretty lit when the gusts came through. Looks good again today. So far December is off to a great start!
Tony
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