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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
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Ventura, CA
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 Wed Oct 14, 09 6:25 pm OFF SEASON - helps or hinders progress ? |
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What you guys think -
Some times I think a break from regular sessions lets me step back & refocus, and come back with more stoke and perspective.
I really liked focusing on snowboarding for the winter, and thought it helped me with my kiting as well.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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PDX-LA
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| Wed Oct 14, 09 7:11 pm |
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Totally agree with ya, Chris. Breaks are good unless you're doing insanely techy freestyle stuff like the pros.
I used to be all about kiting through winter, but nowadays it's just too much work. Ended this season before the water even dropped into the 50s. Rather just snowboard and snowkite more (as long as it's not in Oregon). 
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Wed Oct 14, 09 8:00 pm |
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Hey Chris,
You should take up another sport to enhance your kiting skills......like surfing.
If you have the right gear its not that bad, if its not blowing you always got the surf.
I just started surfing 3 weeks ago and have to say it is a very humbeling experience.
Those fun little wave a the coast look really big when you are laying on a board.
Tomorrow is calling for 9.5' at 15 sec.....BOOMS! still fun in the shore break, cause thats where I will be  Unless of coarse if its blowing then 
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
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Ventura, CA
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| Wed Oct 14, 09 8:30 pm |
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| TWIN-FIN wrote: | Hey Chris,
You should take up another sport to enhance your kiting skills......like surfing.
If you have the right gear its not that bad, if its not blowing you always got the surf.
I just started surfing 3 weeks ago and have to say it is a very humbeling experience.
Those fun little wave a the coast look really big when you are laying on a board.
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YES YES - I'm totally stoked on SURFING these days too. 
| Gman wrote: | | there is a season? |
Totally admire your 'seasonless' approach to kiting in the NW Gman - your dedication shows. 
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
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Cascadia - Seattle - Encinitas
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| Wed Oct 14, 09 8:30 pm |
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I agree.
Tis surfing season.
Just dont come to the cove or the point it's already too crowded.
Surf all winter, kite all summer.
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
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Portland, OR
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| Wed Oct 14, 09 8:43 pm |
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Dont worry Norby, I dont even know where the cove is?
Besides, Im just a KOOK.
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
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Ventura, CA
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| Thu Oct 15, 09 10:14 am |
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I thought for sure you were a retro fish aficionado 'TWIN -FIN' 
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