Winds are coming...
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This is the computer forecast for Benicia (bad direction unfortunately), but assume Folsom and Thermalito may be good for this.... ?
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Re: Winds are coming...
I wonder what a side / side-off with 6-8ft waves at OB would be like... my forecasts also show big time gusts. clearing winds
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Re: Winds are coming...
I can tell you what it's like to kitesurf a side/off day at Linda Mar in big waves - but haven't experienced OB yet in those conditions. Well, only one way to find out! (disclaimer: please be careful if you try, it can get extremely dangerous and is generally not recommended)
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Re: Winds are coming...
Anyone kiting the [secret south bay spot]?
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Re: Winds are coming...
No thanks, I might want to father children at some point. Maybe 3rd...
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Yeah, I was gonna ask where to go for this wind direction.
I guess I will start at 3rd and go from there.
I guess I will start at 3rd and go from there.
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Re: Winds are coming...
a couple buddies and i scouted the pinole/hercules shoreline yesterday. it looked kiteable in a few spots, but due mainly to testicular deficiencies none of us felt compelled to pump up.
anyone have any experience up that way?
anyone have any experience up that way?
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victor wrote:a couple buddies and i scouted the pinole/hercules shoreline yesterday. it looked kiteable in a few spots, but due mainly to testicular deficiencies none of us felt compelled to pump up.
anyone have any experience up that way?
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Re: Winds are coming...
Hahaha. I was out there friday morning. I went to those two parks. Maybe a little more doable with some more east in the flow. True north is strait onshore of some tidal mudflats out to 200 yards. The park by the water treatment plant has huge wind shadow that makes a launch on the grass difficult. The park to the north (on santa fe and railroad) same story but not as bad. Ony downside is the sketchy 150 yd walk to the water crossing operational railroad tracks with amtrack trains flying by. But hey, the wind looked pretty good out there if u could get out. Launching near waters edge is possible, but any small mishap and theres a high probability of thrashing your kite. No good place for self launch/land. Solo trip would be tough; if someone else was with me yesterday i probably would have gone. The launch and landing is why i said no.victor wrote:a couple buddies and i scouted the pinole/hercules shoreline yesterday. it looked kiteable in a few spots, but due mainly to testicular deficiencies none of us felt compelled to pump up.
anyone have any experience up that way?
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I'm in for the next north wind...Col.kiteman wrote:Hahaha. I was out there friday morning. I went to those two parks. Maybe a little more doable with some more east in the flow. True north is strait onshore of some tidal mudflats out to 200 yards. The park by the water treatment plant has huge wind shadow that makes a launch on the grass difficult. The park to the north (on santa fe and railroad) same story but not as bad. Ony downside is the sketchy 150 yd walk to the water crossing operational railroad tracks with amtrack trains flying by. But hey, the wind looked pretty good out there if u could get out. Launching near waters edge is possible, but any small mishap and theres a high probability of thrashing your kite. No good place for self launch/land. Solo trip would be tough; if someone else was with me yesterday i probably would have gone. The launch and landing is why i said no.victor wrote:a couple buddies and i scouted the pinole/hercules shoreline yesterday. it looked kiteable in a few spots, but due mainly to testicular deficiencies none of us felt compelled to pump up.
anyone have any experience up that way?
Chris
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Benicia Kite and Paddle Sports
4562 East 2nd Street, Unit J & K
Benicia, CA 94510
209-304-2200
http://www.kitenaked.com
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4562 East 2nd Street, Unit J & K
Benicia, CA 94510
209-304-2200
http://www.kitenaked.com
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