I keep wondering if I’m missing out by using only the free data on ikitesurf and not having access to the other stations and features. I’d love to hear what apps and sites you all use for wind data and if you find paying for a subscription worthwhile.
I was always frustrated coming to the gorge and seeing the free or even plus iKite meters basically showing garbage as I looked at the readings when the conditions on the water were obviously very different than what the meters were showing. The iKite PRO gets you access to much better meters/readings (yellow), and better forecasts.
BUT…both Victor the Inflictor and Temira at The Gorge is My Gym websites offer arguably the best forecasts and general insights on conditions on the river…IMO
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Put the $$ for ikitesurf subscription toward Temira and victor’s venmo/paypal fund
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I not in the gorge but I used to pay for it (via WindAlert).
These days the app is now just a container for the website thus worse than the website. Seems like it’s been neglected, maybe the iKite version is better though.
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Thanks all, I live here and am looking at the river all day so I don’t really use forecasts. I just am hoping there are accurate readings of real time data at the spots so I have better info on which way to drive at any given time. I’m about 15 minutes from Rufus and 15 minutes from Dougs and am always thinking I’m making the wrong choice.
From the sounds of it the paid readings aren’t much better than the free ones?
Screenshots from 4:34 today for your comparison. The yellow sensors are way better and probably worth it.
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Yes…Maryhill, The Wall, Doug’s, Rowena, the Hatch, Viento…all the yellow sensors are where it’s at
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Thanks so much Hdip, that is super helpful. I think I’ll give it a try.
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I find the readings on the yellow sensors very helpful.
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