Eric Raven
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Freestyler, guitar player, mechanical engineer, telemark skier, martial arts professional, Engine builder, German speaker, has to meet every dog he sees.
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- Monday, 25 January 2016 23:22
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- 6 months ago
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Marina CLSA, 4.8 S-SSW, 6/18/2024' in the forum.I was trying a spock, but the freestyle spot there is right up by a 40 ft ridge, so depending on the direction there can either be: 1. not...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Marina CLSA, 4.8 S-SSW, 6/18/2024' in the forum."Yep.....that's me, the guy about to get his bell rung trying a freestyle trick while overpowered by at LEAST a sail size."
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Marina CLSA, 4.8 S-SSW, 6/18/2024' in the forum.Windy EVERYWHERE yesterday! 4.5 all day at Clinton Lake (.....in Kansas)
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Purgatory Cove, WNW 4.8, 6/06/24' in the forum.Me and another KC guy drove up to Red Rocks Lake , Pella , Iowa that day. I was thinking about you Illinois guys and wondering if you were...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Boulder, 4.0 SSE, 4/16/24' in the forum.Windy in Kansas that day too! Steady 40 gusting to 60! My smallest sail is a 4.0 and it was a handful! My buddy was on a 3.5 and...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Going to Bonaire? Read this!' in the forum.I always bring my own fin. Granted, it's usually a 19 cm freestyle fin (very small), but a mediocre fin will RUIN your sailing. Fins are...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'The Corner, SSE 4.8*, 3/25/24' in the forum.I was on a 5.3 for a couple hours that day. Fixin' to go sail right now! gonna be 75 F and sunny + 25-35 mph south wind at OUR Clinton lake...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Full Quiver: 2020 Sailworks Revolutions' in the forum.I still have a 4.0 and a 4.5 (both yellow 2020 yr model) for sale! I will be driving through Illinois the second week of April if anyone...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'OBX March 23 - April 6, 2024' in the forum.I'll be there the week after (4/6 - 4/13). Staying in Avon.
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Going to Bonaire? Read this!' in the forum.The biggest problem with Bonaire is GETTING THERE. Flights from the US just suk. I would have gone right after christmas, but it was...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Marina CLSA S-SSW 6.3*, 10/24/23' in the forum.I drove all the way from Kansas City to take a nap on your CLSA bench.....that's actually accurate.
Gotta get Reid out to OBX-Wind one of...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Forecast for Tuesday 10/24???' in the forum.Thanks Reid! I'm in! I'll leave KC around 6 am and be at Clinton around noon. You'll have to give me directions to CLSA and The Narrows....
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Eric Raven created a new topic ' Forecast for Tuesday 10/24???' in the forum.Hello tribe!
I'm going to be driving through Illinois tomorrow on my way to OBX-Wind 2023 and was wondering if it'll be worth it to detour...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'St Joe Oct 15 2023' in the forum.That's some sweet-assed swell!
Two observations:
1. As a freestyler and wave sailor, seeing the front hand w/under grip the boom upsets my...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Marina CLSA, S-SSW, 4.8, 10/04/23' in the forum.It was windy here that day as well! Unfortunately, I was out of town for work. OBX-Wind 2023 in 3 weeks!!! You guys should GO!!!
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Sunday fun day, KS, IA, NE?' in the forum.Water is nice and warm too. Great to sail 4.5 all day w/o any neoprene!
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Sunday fun day, KS, IA, NE?' in the forum.I bet Tuttle Creek was epic today. i've heard that on days where it's right down the length, that there are like 6 ft waves by the dam.
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Sunday fun day, KS, IA, NE?' in the forum.I've only sailed Tuttle Creek once (about 30 yrs ago), but it can be really good. The problem with Tuttle Creek is where to launch. It's a...
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Eric Raven replied to the topic 'Sunday fun day, KS, IA?' in the forum.The only problem with Calamus and McConeghey Lakes are that they are SOOOOOOOO far away. Calamus is 5 hrs from KC and big McC is 7 hrs...
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