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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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Thanks for the camera Henry
Slider time...
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| Kodiak spray |
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| CrazyC |
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| Rico |
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| Boardrider |
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| Tucker |
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| Tindy |
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| Only in focus shot of Tucker (doh) |
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| The Slider RULEZ |
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| This guy was awesome, name? |
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| Rollo |
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| Kook |
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| Almost done... |
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| Upside down spinning make me dizzy |
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| Kraemer |
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| Slider time... |
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| Skim slide (Gabe) |
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| Gene K. |
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| MysteryGirl |
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| Best slider shot goes to Chanson |
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lloyd
Since 16 Aug 2007
108 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sun May 11, 08 5:24 am |
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Thanks for taking the pix PKH and thanks to everyone who helped carry and set up the slider yesterday. Being able to get to the point of putting that thing in the water yesterday was the end result of a lot of work from Joby and Forrest. Those guys worked their asses off designing and building what I think is something to truely be proud of. We have high hopes that both the kicker and the slider will be something that our local kite crew will enjoy using. For those of you who may be a little timid to slide, stay tuned for a "slider 101" class date and time. Again, thanks to everyone who helped out!!
Lloyd
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Sun May 11, 08 6:57 am |
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Nice pix PKH. At least you'll be improving your photog skills while off the water  . Nice lookin slider! When I get my new kites dialed in & stop kookin it up, I'll be hitting it  .
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CrazyC
Since 07 Apr 2007
174 Posts
P Town
Stoked
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| Sun May 11, 08 7:30 am |
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 Nice! Thanks for the picks PKH.
Way to go slider crew. Sign me up for slider 101.
Good to see everyone out yesterday.
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Kodiak
Since 01 Aug 2005
1114 Posts
Slidey
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| Sun May 11, 08 7:40 am |
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Turned into a great day yesterday. Thanks to all the folks that put the work in on the slider, you guy s did a great job. Now I just need to grow a pair and hit it more aggressively. 
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CrazyC
Since 07 Apr 2007
174 Posts
P Town
Stoked
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| Sun May 11, 08 8:00 am |
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| GMAN whats with the duck tape?
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sun May 11, 08 8:03 am |
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Looks like a blast!
Phil you have found your calling!
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
983 Posts
Attractive
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| Sun May 11, 08 8:21 am |
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nice shots.
that is a quality looking slider forest and jobe. 
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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
713 Posts
city of angels
Addicted
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| Sun May 11, 08 8:49 am |
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| Man, you guys are ambitious, that's really cool. Will it be left there for the season? Great pics, too.
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lloyd
Since 16 Aug 2007
108 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sun May 11, 08 9:22 am |
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The kicker and the slider will be out there all summer. We've worked with the CGKA, the Port of Hood River, Oregon Marine Board, Army Corps of Engineers and the Hood River Sheriff's Department to get everyone's approval to keep both features in the water until September 30th. In the process, we've identified specific use areas for the sandbar. The West side is for general launching, the North side is for lessons, and the East side is for the sliders. By defining these areas and ultimately adhering to our agreements, we're able to keep the features out there all summer long. Right now, the exact locations for the slider and kicker are difficult to establish because of the fluctuating water levels and we still need to see what will happen with the layout of the sandbar after the snowpack melts. There is a significant dropoff in the river bottom right now and getting the slider farther out from the sandbar is difficult right now. Additionally, right now you might see the slider and kicker pulled up closer to shore when not in use. Until mother nature is finished for the Spring, we're doing that to prevent them from getting washed away. The kicker will be moved from it's temporary location by the channel marker to the East side. But yes, to answer the question, by the time the season kicks off, both features will be out there for the entire summer. You'll also see a sign posted at the Sandbar Parking lot regarding the slider and kicker use. You'll also see an abbreviated version of the same sign on each feature. If anyone sees that these signs are missing or if there are any problems with the features, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks and enjoy!!
Lloyd Nickson
CGKA Slider Coordinator
lloyd.nickson@gmail.com
541-490-3652
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3754 Posts
PDX-LA
Videographer
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| Sun May 11, 08 11:03 am |
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| Nice pics, Phil!
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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
376 Posts
White Salmon
Liquid Force
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| Sun May 11, 08 2:27 pm |
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Way to go Lloyd, Forrest and Joby.. the people behind making it happen...
Bummer I missed opening day... was standing over a pile of gear in a parking lot in Seattle talking all day... woo hoo!
Ha!
Soon enough.. although looks COOOOLD out there right now! Supposed to come back in may to warmth!
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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
376 Posts
White Salmon
Liquid Force
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| Sun May 11, 08 2:36 pm |
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No picks of Lloyd or Forrest riding??
C'mon Phil... put down the Wii and put up some more shots!.....please.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3754 Posts
PDX-LA
Videographer
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| Sun May 11, 08 2:45 pm |
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P.S. - Just noticed, Rico is tossin' a Tailfish, not Tindy!  
Also, what's the rules sign printed with? I realize that it's laminated, but there are staples going through it... haha.
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
Opinionated
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| Sun May 11, 08 5:10 pm |
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| Kataku2k3 wrote: | P.S. - Just noticed, Rico is tossin' a Tailfish, not Tindy!
Also, what's the rules sign printed with? I realize that it's laminated, but there are staples going through it... haha. |
Shit Adam....you never let anything get by....
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun May 11, 08 5:20 pm |
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| tekko wrote: | No picks of Lloyd or Forrest riding??
C'mon Phil... put down the Wii and put up some more shots!.....please. |
They were working so hard on getting the thing deployed I am not sure they got a chance to hit it on the first day. I packed up before they left though.
Sorry no new pics from today (Sunday) either... the passing showers didn't look D300 friendly 
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun May 11, 08 5:31 pm |
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Oh yeah and thanks Rico for the camera loan yesterday...
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