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jperry
Since 07 Nov 2008
190 Posts
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 Fri Aug 25, 23 7:33 am Nw wing forum? |
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Lol classifieds are like wing and foil.
Welcome to nw wing form. It identifies as a kiter though. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2087 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 7:36 am Re: Nw wing forum? |
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| jperry wrote: | | It identifies as a kiter though. |
sign of the times. Old forum, but it still works. . .deal with it. |
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jperry
Since 07 Nov 2008
190 Posts
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 7:38 am |
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| Last I checked xx and xy chromosomes where important |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2087 Posts
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Bigfoot
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 8:10 am |
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| jperry wrote: | | Last I checked xx and xy chromosomes where important |
You are correct in the context of trying to procreate.
Run with it, make yourself a new forum. I hope you have lots of extra time, $, and knowhow.
This forum isn't perfect, but it works! It doesn't have a bunch of bells and whistles which is very refreshing in this day-and-age.
And it keeps wind junkies connected. |
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G-dog
Since 04 Jan 2007
61 Posts
Portland
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 8:59 am |
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| Kiteboarding is for losers. JP, maybe if you actually tried winging, you'd understand that it is a superior sport in every way. |
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jperry
Since 07 Nov 2008
190 Posts
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 10:18 am |
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| I can only dream of wing dinging. Nwingding.com is over there bro |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
231 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 12:18 pm heh |
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| G-dog wrote: | | Kiteboarding is for losers. JP, maybe if you actually tried winging, you'd understand that it is a superior sport in every way. |
For lip-dodgers...  |
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IWantToFly
Since 29 Jul 2019
150 Posts
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| Fri Aug 25, 23 4:10 pm |
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| jperry wrote: | | Last I checked xx and xy chromosomes where important |
So is grammar and intelligence, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1308 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Sat Aug 26, 23 7:07 am |
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| Remember that old bumper sticker... something something's been cancelled? 😆 |
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Windian
Since 28 Apr 2008
892 Posts
Newport, OR
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| Sat Aug 26, 23 9:47 am |
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[/quote]Kiteboarding is for losers. JP, maybe if you actually tried winging, you'd understand that it is a superior sport in every way.[quote]
I don't think so!! A claim this big is just plain BS. Here is just a short list of points where wing dinging lacks behind kiting:
*Launching in knee deep water
*Riding through shallow water unconcerned
*Keeping your wind power source out of the water and sand free
*Deep water starting ease
*Unobstructed field of view when riding
*Surfing ocean breaking waves that have size and power with throwing lips and steep faces
*Having one hand free when reaching
*Real power when you need it
I will readily admit that winging has some real advantages in the Gorge and other flat water venues. But, on the Oregon coast with serious surf it is not superior. |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1308 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Sat Aug 26, 23 1:54 pm |
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Four edges suck and two edges truck! Snowboarding is far superior to skiing. 😈
And don't get me started on Celtic punk versus country music! ☘
Discuss... 😆🤣 |
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
607 Posts
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| Sat Aug 26, 23 2:34 pm |
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@Windian
you forgot launching through a decent shorebreak, sucks with a wing ( & foil) easy with a kite
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oliver19
Since 25 Jun 2019
79 Posts
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| Wed Aug 30, 23 4:22 pm |
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| Kiting is the best. Please keep kiting. The popular wing launches are getting too crowded. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2087 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Wed Aug 30, 23 5:34 pm |
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| oliver19 wrote: | | The popular wing launches are getting too crowded. |
Winging is way less gear intensive than Windsurfing, but you're right about the launches with easy access to the shore being crowded by wingers. Easy is defined by a close/short walk from the car to the water's edge.
If you never windsurfed, more than half the battle of getting on the water was getting rigged and walking down to the water's edge with your heavy and cumbersome gear.
That is one reason why kiting took off. . .less gear and much lighter.
Kind of like things have gone full circle.
Rooster shoreline will be a long walk this fall when the east winds start kicking in.
All that said, it has been fun watching folks winging. They are having a blast. |
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
663 Posts
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| Thu Aug 31, 23 1:03 pm |
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| G-dog wrote: | | Kiteboarding is for losers... |
| Windian wrote: |
I don't think so!! A claim this big is just plain BS. Here is just a short list of points where wing dinging lacks behind kiting:
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uhh, what about jumping...
Wingers jumping: https://youtu.be/z_M37UJ6W3o?t=399
Kiters Jumping: https://youtu.be/9Xz-nPqUm6o?t=174
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martyman
Since 29 Dec 2013
76 Posts
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| Thu Sep 14, 23 10:08 am |
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| Sasquatch wrote: | | jperry wrote: | | Last I checked xx and xy chromosomes where important |
You are correct in the context of trying to procreate.
Run with it, make yourself a new forum. I hope you have lots of extra time, $, and knowhow.
This forum isn't perfect, but it works! It doesn't have a bunch of bells and whistles which is very refreshing in this day-and-age.
And it keeps wind junkies connected. |
agreed-great resource f the wind afflicted |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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| Wed Sep 20, 23 9:44 am |
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| shred_da_gorge wrote: | And don't get me started on Celtic punk versus country music! ☘
Discuss... 😆🤣 |
Now here's a subject I can sink my teeth into. In general, both genres are ripe with crap. If I had to choose, I'd go with country. I can find a lot of country and country-ish music that is really good. Celtic punk? I mean what is that? All I can think of is Flogging Molly and it gives me a headache. Is it really even punk? Dropkick Murphys have some good stuff for sure. Is that considered Celtic? Great topic, let's burn this out! |
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