Nice Blog Post On Andrew.... (And Rush Condition Discussion)

[EdwardDalton]

That access is not blocked off, and I can't see any no trespassing signs, in fact I saw a vehicle driving up it today. I don't have any pictures yet of that staging area, but I can tell you the water stops at about the fence, or a little below (south) of the bottom of your outlined staging area.

[gregwojtkun]

That access is not blocked off, and I can't see any no trespassing signs, in fact I saw a vehicle driving up it today. I don't have any pictures yet of that staging area, but I can tell you the water stops at about the fence, or a little below (south) of the bottom of your outlined staging area.

Thanks Edward - good info. Please give us an update on the water levels at the end of this week. Some more pics would be awesome!

[gregwojtkun]

This Friday (3/11) looking decent to perhaps tap Rush for the spring - Just so I don't get shot by myself from the new aggressive land owner, anyone else care to join?

[Jacob Buzianis]

I will be there with some backup.

[EdwardDalton]

Greg, Do you think you could bring out those Ozone kites you have for sale? I'd love to take a look at them and chat with you guys.

[gregwojtkun]

I will be there with some backup.

Thanks Jacob! I got some work to do in the AM but I should be down there around 1pm or so. I texted Andrew and he may join as well later after lunch assuming conditions set up good.

[gregwojtkun]

Greg, Do you think you could bring out those Ozone kites you have for sale? I'd love to take a look at them and chat with you guys.

I would but they are currently at my place in Puerto Rico (I was there in Dec/Jan for a couple weeks and left them there with a 50cmx25m bar). I'll be there in late April and will bring em back with me.

If you drive by Rush today can you give a quick report if the water level has come up since your last visit?

[Jacob Buzianis]

How is the dirt road getting to the launch area? Will I need a 4x4 to get there? I'm trying to decide if I should be either the van or truck. I'm bring Kites/boards for kiters to demo out gear.

[Jacob Buzianis]

Hey EdwardDalton- Are you related to the Dalton families in Erda and Tooele?

[EdwardDalton]

Here is a shot from the staging area today. It's hard to get a good picture of how wide (east to west) the lake is from here but it give you an idea. The dirt road in isn't too muddy and is passable with a 2 wheel drive I think. I haven't seen any no trespassing signs and I drove all the way to the south end where the fence is. If you look closely at this picture you can see the fence line across the water. The water doesn't go much past it to the south, hope this helps.

[EdwardDalton]

Hey EdwardDalton- Are you related to the Dalton families in Erda and Tooele?

Hey Jacob, yes I am related. Errin is my uncle, Eddie is my dad. Errin said he was going to try getting a hold of you for me to see if you have any gear for sale. I'll come down and introduce myself tomorrow.

[Todd Jacques]

willard looks good for surf board tommorow and clean water

[gregwojtkun]

I'm at rush now... 11am Friday 3/11. Wind is great,water too low and not enough reach for my liking. Others may find it fine for desperation rides but I'm gonna pass.Too bad it doesn't fill up anymore.

Re: The Fence - I took a good look at the fence location. First off it looks rather cheap and not sturdy. Not saying that its "safe" but it seems to be more of a risk to gear than rider injury. On South wind days - its a non factor all together. North days I would caution beginners, but given how shallow the water is, like I said, its more of a gear risk if you decide to fully release. it should not factor in for Intermediate/Advanced guys.

Re: The access point, launch / rig area: The access road, as Edward pointed out, is free to use. No signs and no 4wd needed. Due to limited use of Rush the past year+ the dirt road that runs parallel to the lake has seen some shrub growth. You kind of have to drive over it in some spots. The usual rig/launch area is open but no more "dirt" - its mostly grown in with stuff about 6-8" high - might be a little hairy doing a self drag launch with more debris to catch on to. There are dry spots to park n launch, but as you start walking to the water it gets mucky (as usual) and its about a 50 yard walk through muck to get to a legit water start spot (e.g. water is just too shallow IMO)

Don't worry though - DC should hopefully have 45-50 degree water temps with no ice in a couple weeks assuming some warm weather.