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BizzyLizzy
Since 08 Jan 2006
15 Posts
PDX via Ashland, soon Amer Samoa
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 Thu Aug 16, 07 9:06 am Gorge School/Instructor Review |
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Any suggestions for intermediate private/semi-private lessons/schools in the Gorge? Big Winds is booked all next week.
Thanks,
Liz[/img] |
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
332 Posts
NW Portland
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jbruxer
Since 24 Jul 2005
398 Posts
Beaverton, OR
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| Thu Aug 16, 07 9:28 am |
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To get the most for your money, I would definitly recommend anyone who offers jet ski support! I think the only 2 in the gorge that do are Big Winds and New Wind.
I took a lesson with Big Winds (yes, it is hard to get on their schedule), but it was more than worth the wait! They take you up past Wells island way out of the swarm of people at the sandbar, and you just ride for 2 1/2 hours progressing as much as you can! If you bail, the instructor brings your board right over to you! Also, when your up and riding, the instructor is usually right there behind you offering suggestions along the way!
Good luck in whoever you choose!  |
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jbruxer
Since 24 Jul 2005
398 Posts
Beaverton, OR
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| Thu Aug 16, 07 9:30 am |
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| Oh, I forgot to add that if you do wait to get on Big Winds schedule, Craig is the man! |
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BizzyLizzy
Since 08 Jan 2006
15 Posts
PDX via Ashland, soon Amer Samoa
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| Thu Aug 16, 07 9:42 am |
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Yeah, I'm on Big Winds schedule for Friday/Saturday-forgot to mention-but still need some rapid progression so I can be fairly independent quickly.
Thanks muchly |
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Slipin Lizard
Since 23 Sep 2005
88 Posts
Hood River, Oregon
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| Thu Aug 16, 07 10:37 am |
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| Could you let us know how your lesson goes with Big Winds? I'd be interested to know... |
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Diggy
Since 25 Nov 2006
342 Posts
Gorge to Coast
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| Thu Aug 16, 07 8:13 pm Kite the Gorge |
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| I second the Kite the Gorge! Great lessons, greats support, great safety! |
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1153 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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ALKIrider
Since 18 Aug 2007
1 Posts
New Member
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| Sat Aug 18, 07 5:32 pm |
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| I did Big Winds and Kite the Gorge for my second and third kiting lessons, and found BW very agressive in the learning curve. KTG stressed a lot more basics and spent time covering them and got you comfortable before going to the next step. |
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KidCorporate
Since 10 Jul 2007
563 Posts
Addicted
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| Sat Aug 18, 07 6:26 pm |
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| I took the full course from new winds. They taught me safety and basics the first day, dragging and jetski support the next. A couple more weeks of practice and I found myself to be quite proficient. I bought my gear from them and when they couldn't get my board in til today they let me borrow any board I wanted. Good stuff. |
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sunset
Since 16 Jun 2006
4 Posts
Portland/Hood River
Kook
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| Sat Aug 18, 07 6:58 pm |
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| Jim Grady at Hood River Waterplay is a great instructor, and has a solid lesson plan. also Brett at Brians windsurfing. |
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