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inferno
07-11-2007, 08:51 AM
anyone ridden near Puget sound?
i have a business trip there and curious if i should bring a kite or not?
thanx
Skyway Scott
07-11-2007, 08:54 AM
Seems like that would be pretty neat if you could.
http://www.gokiting.com/
bryanleighty
07-11-2007, 09:19 AM
bring your full wet suit..
:)
If you are going this time of the year ( June-Sept ) and can schedule a extra day or two then it would be worthwhile to rent a car and go south 4 hours to the Gorge where all you'll need to bring is a 9 m and a small board.
I don't think the sound itself gets much wind this time of year, at least not when I've been there in July-Aug.
You can try here
http://www.seattlekitesurfing.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=1
But I think everybody in seattle goes south for the summer as well
Skyway Scott
07-11-2007, 09:47 AM
Nice forum. They are talking about it.
http://www.seattlekitesurfing.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7031&sid=5a90a72a7b4c6c696a8251ff91606a89
Anyways, I rather envy even their wind forecast now
http://nwwind.net/regionfcst.php?fcst=70
http://nwwind.net/wind.php?region=6
Or
Maybe go North instead Danny
http://www.seattlekitesurfing.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7042
North sound is cranking
http://nwwind.net/wind.php?region=1&sdate=2007-07-11
:eek:
Skyway Scott
07-11-2007, 10:38 AM
I removed that post. Trying to stay positive. Sorry for leaving you dangling with a disappearing post.
bryanleighty
07-11-2007, 12:31 PM
Danny.. I 100% agree w/ Raul... you can drive to Gorge in a matter of a few hours..
Portland is a beautiful town.. lots of stuff to do when the winds settle. Head to Powell's bookstore.. one of the largest book stores in the nation.. amazing place to hang out..
inferno
07-11-2007, 01:07 PM
anyone ridden near Puget sound?
i have a business trip there and curious if i should bring a kite or not?
thanx
i did mention it was a business trip, driving a few hours each way is out of the question unfortunately
but thanx for the info...
Portland is a beautiful town.. lots of stuff to do when the winds settle. Head to Powell's bookstore.. one of the largest book stores in the nation.. amazing place to hang out..
Hood River is also an amazing town... I've never before seen a town that is solely devoted to windsports
tonykite
07-12-2007, 09:54 AM
Hey Inferno,
I have been leaving in Seattle for almost 2 years and just moved in Miami.
Seattle is one of the best place I have ever kited. Lot of options to ride, flat, waves, snow, easy acces to the coast and the gorge. It is windy year round if you don't mind the cold in the winter.
Jetty Island is a great summer spot 30 min north of downtown. This is only an afternoon spot (thermal wind coming from the north) and you would need to find a ride to cross the channel (ferry, inflatable kayak, or just ask for a ride to the boaters at the marina). You can ride on a 3/2 or shorty in the summer time.
I will be there on Sunday and the forecast is looking good so far. PM if you are around. We could catch a ride together to the island.
Tony
More info: http://www.seattlekitesurfing.org/index.php?title=Jetty_Island
Some nice pics: http://www.railgrab.com/jetty_island_photos/index.htm
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