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Folsom Lake Domination
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:07 am
by Yoda
Who's coming out to rerpresent at the local kite spot - known to the locals as Dyke 8 (real name is Folsom Point). I will be out there tomorrow morning and Saturday afternoon. Th forecast is for STRONG winds (20-30mph) so it should be good!
C U There!
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:45 pm
by Yoda
Well it was blowin' good today at Folsom, but I couldn't make it out. :(
Sunday is looking to be a repeat day with north wind and 70 degree temps.
This could be one of the last days out at Folsom, so I'm encouraging as many to come out for a session. The water is fairly warm for this time of year and feels great.
For those still craming in their taxes that day... stay home! It's not worth having the IRS chasing after you on epic wind days. :)
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:00 pm
by davewsail
Mark, if it happens, I will be there!
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:08 pm
by Bulldog
Mark,
We get north wind days on the west side of the valley well into summer. June can be one of the worst months for north wind. Not the same on the east side?
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:19 am
by Proparoo
Paul, where exactly do you call "The East Side" of the valley?
As far as I'm concerned once May hits it all Sherman Island as I have my camper parked for 5 months at the Sign, all my sails are rigged and ready to go and kites in the truck for the hop to Kite Beach, friends and family are there every weekend and it's usuially windy. What more could we ask for in life?
Ain't it Sweeeeetttttttt
If it looks really good I will hit Folsom on Sunday but I might see what's happening in the Bay area... as I have to mow "The Sign"
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:26 am
by Yoda
Sunday was blowin nearly 30 and crazy out. I only have an 11m, so no kiting for me. :(
Granite Bay looks to be the spot today. It's blowin 16+- from the S and is supposed to increase this afternoon. :)
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobe ... banner=off Tip - occasionally refresh this link to get the most current update.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:29 am
by Proparoo
Went to Sherman for a late session, you think it was windy at Folsom? Sherman was solid 35 mph around 6pm
Needless to say I was windsurfing as I am no where near ready for that kind of wind on a kite...
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:16 am
by Robert
Im a kiter from Mexico been doing it for 6 years; and just moved to the Sac Area, does anyone knows if it usually blows at Folsom during summer. is Dike 8 the only place to launch??, whats the best direction to ride there.
Robert
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:43 pm
by Proparoo
Robert,
Folsom rarely blows during the Summer. Rather, go to Sherman Island from Now till Oct for great hi wind Summer thermals.
If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.
Rich
916-296-5778
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:57 pm
by Yoda
Looks like Folsom is goin' to be THE spot tomorrow. Forcast is for a good North wind. I have to work in the morn, but I'll be there after 2pm.
http://cleardarksky.com/c/FlsmLkCAkey.html?1
Contacted KWS... hopefully they can put in a suggestion to North Kites to come do a demo at Folsom.