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Dave, James and I headed down the North Santiam on Saturday. The level was higher than the last time we were there (it was 3000 CFS on the Mehama guage). With the numerous places to practice flatwater cartwheels and eddies to stern squirt in and out of, the 3 mile class two paddle in passed easily. I realised quickly when we got to the wave that this flow is optimum for this wave. The pile was backed up more and the wave was a tad steeper than at 2600CFS. The only downside was that it was not as wide and so it was hard to have multiple people on the wave. Spins were easy. The highlight for me was learning to surf aggresively and blunt under James’ expert tutition. I may have got one or two blunts, but none with the style and eleveation that James had. He was getting left and right blunts, but i definately found rights easier.

Here are some photos. I like the one of James initiating his blunt. Perfect amount of edge.