Power Kite Forum

The Gorge

acartier1981 - 2-9-2010 at 10:41 AM

Does anyone live near or going to be at Hood River this weekend? I am going down to Portland and looking to head over there to check out what all the fuss is about.

vwbrian - 2-9-2010 at 10:50 AM

You should come to Sunset Beach this weekend. SOBB starts on Saturday.

arkay - 2-9-2010 at 11:40 AM

Yeah, heads towards the coat ;) The gorge is also very nice. It's primarily geard to kitesurfing and there are a few windsurfers left, and some SUP. So don't expect a place to fly on land.

If you are going to spend the time to go to the gorge then by all means schedule a lesson. I've taken a few from different places there are would be happy to reccomend a school/instructor.

The goege is famous for wind. But the conditions are not easy. there's usually a good ammount of swll and chop. But if you learn to fly here you can fly pretty much anywhere else.

flash - 2-9-2010 at 05:47 PM

I will be rocking Hood River after the 16th if you are still around... ask the boys, flash is fun to play with :)

acartier1981 - 4-9-2010 at 01:30 PM

I will be hitting Sunset Sunday, getting there around noon. Had too much fun last time to not go. The weather for the Hood River is scary this weekend (for a new guy at least), 15 - 20 with 30 mph gusts, I wouldn't try that with a 6m without a seasoned instructor, which unfortunately I can't afford.

I did hit Sauvie Island this morning and will again tomorrow morning and monday if I can too. Such smooth wind going straight along the shore, got a bunch of good body drags in, wasn't enough for a board though.

Can't wait for sunset, Look out for Monty's windsock as usual right?

heliboy50 - 4-9-2010 at 10:50 PM

Can't miss it man- look north of the Sunset draw and you will see 20+ kites in the air. See you there.

stetson05 - 5-9-2010 at 11:17 AM

I need to get you to try and come ride with us. it is only 99 miles from spokane to Scooteny.

acartier1981 - 5-9-2010 at 09:17 PM

I just missed you Josh. It was sunny at Sunset today, Sunday, but 3 - 5....

Just let me know when your going out Stetson. If it's during the week I'll have my son but he loves hanging out and watching the kites, at least for a couple hours, lol.