Power Kite Forum - Grayland May 20 - 23 ?

Grayland May 20 - 23 ?

Bladerunner - 11-5-2011 at 06:14 PM

It looks like May 20 - 23 will be good turnout for the NAPKA meet up . Folks from Oregon , Washington and Canada.

Apexx , Libre, PL, Mg and Ivanpah. It's face off time ! :smug:

ripsessionkites - 11-5-2011 at 08:04 PM

Not so fast, see email. Got news from Morrie
( is it possible to ride and dig all at the same time ) the House Bulter can cook what we caught.

Hehe racing at a capped speed could be fun. What's the limit 25mph?

arkay - 11-5-2011 at 09:19 PM

Sunset isn't all that much further...

airin - 11-5-2011 at 09:49 PM

So, are we still on for Grayland then, or do clams trump kites?

fletcht - 11-5-2011 at 10:27 PM

$%$$$$^*$
I just got word of this also, thanks Morrie. This is the second time in two months. I'll contact Parks tomorrow and see if something can be worked out. They were pretty adamant last time that the two groups could not share the same space. Clam diggers are pretty focused. I don't know how crowded it got last month during their dig, but maybe there is a way to work around this. The digging is supposed to be over by noon each day.

Hopefully I'll know something by Friday.
Bottom line this pisses me off. Obviously Fish and Wildlife does not have to look at other groups special permits.

ripsessionkites - 12-5-2011 at 01:27 AM

I thought the goal was to have kitebuggiers co-exist with others using the beach access. I dont think we should cancel since I have no doubt that the BC Crew can ride around the other obstacles.
Garry Point is a postage stamp and we have Single Line, Dogs, Walkers, and other buggiers to deal with. So we just need to watch out for vehicles.

thats just my wooden nickel thought.

guess its back to secret locations 1, 2 or 3

Bladerunner - 12-5-2011 at 06:31 AM

Part of the point of opening the beaches has been to open them to buggy tourism. AKA us Canadians + all Washington.

Sunset hasn't got the imposed speed limits and isn't that much farther.

The people at Grayland are winning me over. The Governing body, not so much ! Keep up the good work Fletch !

ripsessionkites - 12-5-2011 at 08:11 AM

I'm all for Long Beach only because I got into the paper. Hehehe

So we re-book to Oregon???

Waiting for an answer but I have the long weekend off.

I can be in Las Vegas in 2.5 hours on Friday morning and be on a plane back on Monday night. Last resort is to visit Dino and invade his farm.

Bottom line is I just want to ride.

ripsessionkites - 12-5-2011 at 08:33 AM

tide times?

fletcht - 12-5-2011 at 08:42 AM

OK, first it is not us that cancels. Washington State Parks do not issue special permits during clam digs. Since we apply early and Fish and Wildlife doesn't they overrule.
I just got off the phone, Park Manager whats us to cancel, he is willing to discuss it further with others but I really don't think it will make much difference. The issue here is congestion. Last weekend or the last clam dig had well over 10,000 people out on the beach according to DFW estimate during their drive by. Yes, the dig is over at Noon but if the weather is nice many and according to Parks many of those folks hang around and stay on the beach. We would be an attraction which would keep them on the beach. They park where we park and walk where we fly, so we would be flying around 3000 plus cars and 10,000 folks. I have mentioned that many people have reservations and have made plans for this weekend, he will talk to his bosses tomorrow if we want to go ahead with this. I'm not looking for a positive outcome, in our meetings with them last year they were pretty adamant that we wouldn't be out there during a clam dig.
Give me your thoughts.
I can push this and work around the clam dig closure and hope for the best in congestion or we cancel and reschedule this event and go to Sunset.

Evans

ripsessionkites - 12-5-2011 at 08:51 AM

1. going by the email, i thought many already got their clam dig in.
how many more will come out?

1a. isnt the clam dig in one section only? how do they keep track that each person only took their limit?

2. can we move further up the beach or down the beach?

3. do we have options to use another WA, Beach ... say Ocean Shores?

4. why make dates when we need to cancel it last minute?
(this isnt directed at you, but at the Parks) you have people travelling up from Oregon and down from Canada

I had 10 days to cancel the house, im now past this point of no return. Can I bill the Parks now.

opening WA beaches = Canadians coming = Toursim (small or big)

IM B IT CHING CAUSE IM ITCHING TO RIDE.

fletcht - 12-5-2011 at 09:39 AM

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1. going by the email, i thought many already got their clam dig in.
how many more will come out?

1a. isnt the clam dig in one section only? how do they keep track that each person only took their limit?

2. can we move further up the beach or down the beach?

3. do we have options to use another WA, Beach ... say Ocean Shores?

4. why make dates when we need to cancel it last minute?
(this isnt directed at you, but at the Parks) you have people travelling up from Oregon and down from Canada

I had 10 days to cancel the house, im now past this point of no return. Can I bill the Parks now.

opening WA beaches = Canadians coming = Toursim (small or big)

IM B IT CHING CAUSE IM ITCHING TO RIDE.

1.According to the news release last one for the season.
2. The dig covers the entire beach, as well all other beaches. North and South
3. see 2
4. Yes, I agree.( I'm not taking it personally) had this same question this morning with Parks. They are frustrated as well because Dept. Fish and Wildlife take precedence over them. They don't have to look at Parks schedule. Parks become the heavy. He told me that if DFW scheduled their clam dig for this coming weekend they would be having this same conversation with the surf competition in Westport.
One side of me whats to push this, and coexist, but it probably would not be an enjoyable weekend trying to fly and dodge thousands of vehicles and people. I can push and hope for the best, that folks leave at noon, but we become an attraction which will keep many of those people out there. A catch 22.
The other side of the equation, is that if I push and they say ok give it a shot and something happens we lose.

It irritates the hell out of me that DFW do not have to look at anyone else's agenda, that they can just randomly schedule their digs when they want to. My experience with hardcore clammers stay out of their way. They are a focused group. It's a family event for many also.

Hopefully I can get back my deposit if I have to cancel. I will be sure to let them know it is because of the Fish and Wildlife clam dig that canceled my plans.

ripsessionkites - 12-5-2011 at 10:07 AM

well BC Crew ... do we move to new location of Sunset Beach, OR???

i need to know asap to cancel and find new housing in Oregon.

fletcht - 12-5-2011 at 11:53 AM

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well BC Crew ... do we move to new location of Sunset Beach, OR???

i need to know asap to cancel and find new housing in Oregon.

Yes, after much deliberation and conversation this is the best thing to do. We need to cancel this event at Grayland. Even though we could make it work after the official clam dig expires at Noon, having to dodge 1000's of cars and people would not make for an enjoyable weekend. Also, if any kind of incident was to happen it would set back even further any progress we have made to this point. I'm sorry, but it is out of my control, and also it really is out of Parks control . DFW, have the say on this.

Hope this doesn't cause a lot of undo hardship.

bigkid - 12-5-2011 at 12:22 PM

glad that quincy is the weekend after. no clams in quincy:evil:

airin - 12-5-2011 at 02:21 PM

Hummm....too bad, this is a disappointing situation.

Looks like we can't bank on events in Washington even if the group has a permit. :no:

Makes it hard for scheduling and for booking accommodation....

Thanks for your efforts Morrie and Fletch; this must be very frustrating for you too.

arkay - 12-5-2011 at 04:23 PM

do they actually have that many people show up to dig?

Bladerunner - 12-5-2011 at 04:35 PM

Catch 22 indeed.

We want to win these beaches and yet it is becoming less and less a win for us all the time. It is supposed to be win, win.

I don't think we want to push ourselves on to the beach on a dig day. This was going to be too big a group of us and too much potential to offend the clam people's post party.

Even when we have done the right thing and opened Washington beaches I have a feeling that the 25mph speed limit will be the reason to keep going to Sunset. That + getting schooled by my original heros!

I am 70 - 30 for going to Sunset ? Will see if Airin is still up to it.

Pity .... We had a way cool sounding beach cottage booked ! :ticking:

:dunno:

P.S. 10,000 diggers ! :wow: The poor clams will be decimated !

arkay - 12-5-2011 at 04:48 PM

the clams... the beach. pot holes.

Bladerunner - 12-5-2011 at 04:51 PM

Poor Clams need to join the Plovers union! :D

sand flea - 12-5-2011 at 05:24 PM

Sunset Beach has been spectacular!

A huge open beach, not a soul around for miles.
Just me, Jimmy and Bison rippin it up!

It would be great to have you guys in town!

fletcht - 12-5-2011 at 05:59 PM

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Poor Clams need to join the Plovers union!

Made my day

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Looks like we can't bank on events in Washington even if the group has a permit.

Makes it hard for scheduling and for booking accommodation....

Thanks for your efforts Morrie and Fletch; this must be very frustrating for you too.

Yes, it is frustrating. Part of the issue, is the beaches are run by a number of entities. Parks, Fish and Wildlife, State Patrol or Highways, and as with any government agency they don't talk to each other. Parks has been very cooperative in this process, they were caught off guard in this decision by DFW as well. But it puts them in an enforcement position. DFW opens the beach to a clam dig, Parks has to enforce the traffic. DFW enforces the #of clams. So I can see their (Parks) position.
I could have pushed the issue, but that number of folks out there would not have made an enjoyable day.

On a somewhat upside, if we were not under a permit system, our group could of gone ahead and continued the plans for this weekend only to find the beach saturated with people, great winds and no place to fly. So, thanks to Morrie, we at least got a heads up.
On another note, I have been at Sunset when they had a late afternoon clam dig. Unaware I was out buggying and all of a sudden it was like I was buggying on I5. It was constant traffic. Washington beaches are very popular for clam diggers.

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Even when we have done the right thing and opened Washington beaches I have a feeling that the 25mph speed limit will be the reason to keep going to Sunset. That + getting schooled by my original heros!

I am 70 - 30 for going to Sunset ? Will see if Airin is still up to it.

For me, I am pursuing this because it is the way it should be. I like variety. Being retired I am on the beaches many times during the middle of the week to avoid people. I like having the flexibility to go a variety of places to buggy. I like Sunset I will might show up down there this weekend. The 25 mph is ok with me I am quite happy cruising 25 + - up the beach with no one around. I guess I would rather have a few obstacles , like speed limits, clam digs, etc to not being able to use an area at anytime.
I hope you guys can still make a weekend out of it in Oregon, and I hope to see some of you on a Washington beach in the future.
Long Beach in August? Maybe later in the Fall we have two more events to reschedule.

Evans

airin - 12-5-2011 at 07:46 PM

Thanks again Evans. Glad to hear that you have more opportunity to fly on the beaches when it is less crowded. And I too, like you, could be happy with sub 25 mph speeds. :thumbup:

I'm going to give the Washington Beach events a pass...given the long drive and the rather unpredictable situations that seem to arise when trying to kite among the cars on the beaches there. :barf:

But, hey, if you ever make it up our way, I'd be happy to give you a personal tour of our local kite patch :roll: any weekday! :wee:

ripsessionkites - 12-5-2011 at 08:38 PM

having to book / cancel hotels, phone up shops to stop promoting is difficult and time consuming.

maybe something the Parks should consider for next time, as I assume there are actually a lot beach use events that we just dont know about.

- some of us need advance warning
- are the rest of the dates in good standing? have we had one event yet?

off to Sunset Beach, i REALLY need to get OUT and Ride. where is the SUN?

fletcht - 12-5-2011 at 08:38 PM

Airin, Well, I hope there is an opportunity for you to fly on the Washington Beaches, with out the unpredictable situations. I agree it seems like this year there has been a bit of unexpected unpredictability. My last email from the the Parks essentially said the same thing. The uncrowded part, I still have to go to Oregon to enjoy that. You never know, I may take you up on the tour up North. I get up that way ever so often. My son lives in B-ham it is just a short venture further on. My passport is still current.

airin - 12-5-2011 at 08:52 PM

It'd be great to see you up here, Evans! Anytime!

bigkid - 12-5-2011 at 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
I'm all for Long Beach only because I got into the paper. Hehehe

So we re-book to Oregon???

Waiting for an answer but I have the long weekend off.

I can be in Las Vegas in 2.5 hours on Friday morning and be on a plane back on Monday night. Last resort is to visit Dino and invade his farm.

Bottom line is I just want to ride.

could we count on more support if you were in all the local papers,
Mr.President
Richard Lui - KC88
Richmond, BC, CANADA
it's good to know we can count on you for your help and support :thumbup:

ripsessionkites - 13-5-2011 at 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by bigkid

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could we count on more support if you were in all the local papers,
Mr.President
Richard Lui - KC88
Richmond, BC, CANADA
it's good to know we can count on you for your help and support :thumbup:

if you need support im all for it ... just let me know how / when / where / what.
(just ask, in my books ... im not a mind reader)

because I was going to Grayland next weekend, I passed to message onto several kite shops in the area and a little down south and north to get the word out.

the House was happy to know that we were returning again for another visit.

as long as Grants wants to head south, im there at the other events.

NAPKA needs everyone and needs to move forward. Im hoping that anyone who puts on an event (NABX, JIBE, WWB, DBBB, SOBB, World Cup, SPO, Eurocup, Romo, etc etc) will list it under NAPKA.

PS. Im looking forward still to pics and articles to move the Newsletter forward.

vwbrian - 13-5-2011 at 03:05 AM

When there is a clam dig in WA it is wall to wall people. Thousands show up even if the dig is in the dark with lanterns. The night digs are cool all you see is lights up and down the beach for as far as you can see.
Sunset sounds like a much better plan.

Bladerunner - 13-5-2011 at 06:33 AM

It looks like it is 50 / 50 as far as dropping out goes for Canadians.
I am expecting I will still go ? I will investigate hotels and things tonight.

When is low tide at Seaside ?

bigkid - 13-5-2011 at 07:52 AM

Sa 21 High 3:30 AM 7.6 5:37 AM Rise 12:14 AM 85
21 Low 10:19 AM -0.7 8:49 PM Set 9:42 AM
21 High 5:13 PM 6.4
21 Low 10:25 PM 2.8

Su 22 High 4:19 AM 6.9 5:36 AM Rise 12:47 AM 77
22 Low 11:04 AM -0.3 8:50 PM Set 10:50 AM
22 High 6:02 PM 6.3
22 Low 11:21 PM 2.7

M 23 High 5:13 AM 6.2 5:35 AM Rise 1:14 AM 68
23 Low 11:50 AM 0.2 8:52 PM Set 11:56 AM
23 High 6:51 PM 6.2

Morrie Williams - 13-5-2011 at 08:46 AM

Be advised that there is clam digging in Oregon too. However it's an open season until mid-July so there shouldn't be the high numbers of Washington's specific weekend digs.

ripsessionkites - 13-5-2011 at 08:51 AM

im going clam digging than

sunset-Jim - 13-5-2011 at 09:30 AM

There was mentioned by a certain individual (but to keep it anonymous, I won't mention Sean's name) to perhaps camp out on a fellow buggier's front yard since he is out of town for this weekend in question. So as a reminder, my front yard is always open to my kiting family to pitch a tent. :bigok:

But if anyone is going to clam, ya better get enough for everybody...:P

ripsessionkites - 13-5-2011 at 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim
There was mentioned by a certain individual (but to keep it anonymous, I won't mention Sean's name) to perhaps camp out on a fellow buggier's front yard since he is out of town for this weekend in question. So as a reminder, my front yard is always open to my kiting family to pitch a tent. :bigok:

But if anyone is going to clam, ya better get enough for everybody...:P

heliboy50 - 13-5-2011 at 11:57 AM

So is it on for Sunset then? I'll be there either way, but it's the difference between a day trip or the whole weekend.

ripsessionkites - 14-5-2011 at 01:23 AM

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Originally posted by heliboy50
So is it on for Sunset then? I'll be there either way, but it's the difference between a day trip or the whole weekend.

good boy ... i have your specs packed

acartier1981 - 14-5-2011 at 09:14 AM

Same as Josh for me, Sunset would me the whole weekend. Anyone got an extra buggy? I dont know if I could make it to the shipwrecks standing on my Flight, lol.

Bladerunner - 14-5-2011 at 10:08 AM

I have to back out but am picking up Big Kid's Ivanpah. He will bring it and pass it to Coolbreeze. I have offered it to Rip' but if he has made other plans then you and anybody else is welcome to it.

ripsessionkites - 14-5-2011 at 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
I have to back out but am picking up Big Kid's Ivanpah. He will bring it and pass it to Coolbreeze. I have offered it to Rip' but if he has made other plans then you and anybody else is welcome to it.

im riding what i know ... so thx for the offer but Buggeyed and Toolman hooked me up

BR's buggy is available, however you build it, you take it apart, you break it you buy it.

heliboy50 - 15-5-2011 at 12:02 AM

@Rip- right on. Toys toys toys toys...... :yes:

@Alan- I'm sure there will be something for you to ride. It'll be good to see you out there again :thumbup:

Bladerunner - 15-5-2011 at 01:25 AM

Alan, it looks like the Ivanpah will be there for you to use.

I will leave it up to Coolbreeze how much you will need to break it down but he will have tools. The less the better . I would kind of like to take it apart myself so I know better how to rebuild it.

bigkid - 15-5-2011 at 07:13 AM

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
Alan, it looks like the Ivanpah will be there for you to use.

I will leave it up to Coolbreeze how much you will need to break it down but he will have tools. The less the better . I would kind of like to take it apart myself so I know better how to rebuild it.

I can help ya through the "put it back together" if you need.

Bladerunner - 15-5-2011 at 09:14 AM

Yes, now worries about breakdown. I have a feeling it will be needed so Coolbreeze has room in the truck.

It shouldn't be the nightmare that trying to help Dino was ! I actually work with tools . :P

ripsessionkites - 15-5-2011 at 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
Yes, now worries about breakdown. I have a feeling it will be needed so Coolbreeze has room in the truck.

It shouldn't be the nightmare that trying to help Dino was ! I actually work with tools . :P

Hahaha

how hard is it putting any buggy together?

Method 1 (Arie style) put bolts in and just hand tighten and some bolts missing

Method 2 (CoolB) power tools

Method 3 (Rip) get someone or pay someone to put it together

Method 4 (Dino) get help and try to find the manual

acartier1981 - 15-5-2011 at 02:19 PM

I cant wait for this weekend. It's been weeks since I have had any decent wind to fly in. Look forward to seeing everyone again. Any buggy to ride will make me happy. I'll do any assembling necessary save welding, lol.

csa_deadon - 15-5-2011 at 09:37 PM

Winds on Friday are forcasted to start building around 11:00am, and peak between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. May have to take a nap at work and drive up on Friday too!

Another thought. Any mess left at Jon's place we could blame on the nutria in the lake! :lol:

ripsessionkites - 15-5-2011 at 10:46 PM

yep yep ... whoop whoop

i see wind / sun / wind / bbq or dinner with some clams (hehehe)

sunset-Jim - 16-5-2011 at 06:54 AM

If yesterday evening was any indicator of what we might have in store for next weekend..... YAWZAH!!! Had the best session so far this year. I'm still :smilegrin:

ripsessionkites - 16-5-2011 at 12:50 PM

Bring the party and the speed.

4 days to fun

heliboy50 - 16-5-2011 at 01:24 PM

Early forecasts saying bigger kites but westerlies. Scattered showers off shore should boost that, though.

ripsessionkites - 16-5-2011 at 03:13 PM

Fri and Sat are showing west to 12 Knots.

11m and 16m to the shipwreck and back.

Another slow week at work until THU

Lets go let's go

doublespeed360 - 16-5-2011 at 06:31 PM

really feel for you guys,the crew at nahant have been riding anytime they can.so tell me there a shipwreak on the west coast,will have to get one at nahant,heard about the one at jibe.

heliboy50 - 16-5-2011 at 08:01 PM

Kind of a matter of several of us showing up at the same time at an alternate location as the original location one state up was unavailable. The wreck mentioned is of the peter iredale located on what is basically the northwestern tip of Oregon near the mouth of the columbia river. The run to the Iredale and back is something like 16 miles, and requires skill and the right conditions unless one is a big fan of dragging their buggy long distances. Wrecks of varying ages are quite common on the west coast.

arkay - 16-5-2011 at 09:26 PM

yeah given the long range forecast (even thought it's _always_ wrong), I plan to head out Friday morning from PDX to manzo to pack and head to sunset. Low tide is noonish and the evening high tide is the mid tide so this could work out well.

I need a bigger kite though.. wonder it anyone will bring some extra 8, 11, 16m kites... :thumbup:

ripsessionkites - 17-5-2011 at 12:19 AM

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Originally posted by arkay
yeah given the long range forecast (even thought it's _always_ wrong), I plan to head out Friday morning from PDX to manzo to pack and head to sunset. Low tide is noonish and the evening high tide is the mid tide so this could work out well.

I need a bigger kite though.. wonder it anyone will bring some extra 8, 11, 16m kites... :thumbup:

i have a RII 6.9 that you could use. if I meet up with Ken #3 than I have a Vapor 9.6 for you as well

the 11m you would need to share with me

the 16m, well you could have it after the event (its in Dutch Orange)

see you soon

acartier1981 - 17-5-2011 at 12:06 PM

I am heading to portland thursday night or friday morning. Will the sky be full of kites friday afternoon?

ripsessionkites - 18-5-2011 at 01:07 AM

which MILE marker we meeting at?

nevermind, just look for the twin ApeXX and Vapors from Kanada ... hehehe

fun fun fun.

sand flea - 18-5-2011 at 04:46 AM

Lets meet up at mile marker #1 like we do at SOBB.
That is far enough from the entry to the beach and gives the hang gliders room enough to play.
The weather is looking great- I CAN HARDLY WAIT!
I'll be there 9:00 am Saturday morning

heliboy50 - 18-5-2011 at 11:14 AM

Going to see if I can get some shots of some riders from above. :yes:

arkay - 18-5-2011 at 07:08 PM

sweet. on many counts!

Morrie Williams - 19-5-2011 at 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim
So as a reminder, my front yard is always open to my kiting family to pitch a tent. :bigok:

Does this apply to pickup campers over the Memorial Day Weekend?

Morrie Williams - 19-5-2011 at 07:27 PM

Oops!

bigkid - 19-5-2011 at 09:23 PM

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Originally posted by Morrie Williams

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim
So as a reminder, my front yard is always open to my kiting family to pitch a tent. :bigok:

Does this apply to pickup campers over the Memorial Day Weekend?

just tell everyone, your family.

arkay - 19-5-2011 at 11:39 PM

Not that I want to get anyone, including myself excited but low tides at noon and...

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Friday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light wind becoming northwest between 12 and 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain or drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West southwest wind between 6 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday should be great! Saturday should also be quite nice, It'll be much more stable than noaa makes it sound

ripsessionkites - 20-5-2011 at 01:12 AM

I have WEST 10 to 12 Knots for FRI, SAT, SUN

lets go!!!

sunset-Jim - 20-5-2011 at 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by Morrie Williams

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim
So as a reminder, my front yard is always open to my kiting family to pitch a tent. :bigok:

Does this apply to pickup campers over the Memorial Day Weekend?

Absolutely.... but, does that mean the latest report on Alvord isn't good?

Morrie Williams - 20-5-2011 at 07:43 AM

Haven't had an update, but Dave Lord (our local land sailor) is NOT planning on going to Alvord over Memorial Day weekend. He's thinking about sometime later in June.

arkay - 20-5-2011 at 11:53 AM

OMG. 15/16/21, dead onshore West wind... packing the trailer and hauling a$$ to sunset now

ripsessionkites - 21-5-2011 at 06:16 AM

FIRST Successful OBE ... woop woop

Bladerunner - 21-5-2011 at 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
FIRST Successful OBE ... woop woop

Can I get a witness ... video!

Dang I wish I was there !

arkay - 21-5-2011 at 10:45 AM

I thought he was going to run into sean's truck and die :o

ripsessionkites - 21-5-2011 at 09:50 PM

yes, we have video ... and the OBE was sick!!! Sunset movie to follow.

however today i smashed into Grant's truck. I felt like a bug, Mama boosted me and well I never cleared over the truck.

two epics days now ... day 1 (shipwreck), day 2 (gearheart jetty)

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/ripsessionkites/IMG_20...

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/ripsessionkites/IMG_22...

top speed 46 km/h (me) ... not fast but we have a lot of miles down.

arkay - 21-5-2011 at 10:42 PM

Great day on sunset for sure. My top speed was only 25.8mph/41.5kmh but who cares... GPS logged 48.4 miles :bigok:

sand flea - 22-5-2011 at 05:24 AM

I'm glad you're OK, for a second I thought you were magnetized to Cool Breezes truck!

It was great to meet and fly with you guys.
Thanks for coming to Sunset,
Chris

ripsessionkites - 22-5-2011 at 06:55 AM

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Originally posted by sand flea
I'm glad you're OK, for a second I thought you were magnetized to Cool Breezes truck!

It was great to meet and fly with you guys.
Thanks for coming to Sunset,
Chris

thx for your assistance, peeling me off the truck.

one more day of fun fun fun. miles and miles of fun.

Morrie Williams - 25-5-2011 at 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim

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Originally posted by Morrie Williams

Does this apply to pickup campers over the Memorial Day Weekend?

Absolutely.... but, does that mean the latest report on Alvord isn't good?

Yes, the report from Alvord is it's still wet. No one plans to go this weekend. Mid to late June at the earliest.

Due to the weather report for this weekend, Kelci says we're staying home.

Thanks anyway Jim!

arkay - 26-5-2011 at 01:17 PM

3 days of light wind but 103.4 miles :D