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rocktor
Since 04 Nov 2012
6 Posts
Kook
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 Sat Mar 23, 13 11:13 am Alaska? |
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Hi folks,
I am new to the forum and relatively new to the sport. Was wondering if someone could enlighten me. How is kiting scene in Alaska? I am preparing for a move from the east coast and looking to start a career hopefully where I could kite (a lot).
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aksurfer
Since 30 Aug 2010
92 Posts
Anchorage, AK
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| Sat Mar 23, 13 2:01 pm |
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| Look at kite Alaska and related on Facebook, that's where we communicate most. Alaska kiting is as good as anywhere in the world minus waves which is infrequent. Summer is consistent 6-8-10m. |
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rocktor
Since 04 Nov 2012
6 Posts
Kook
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| Sat Mar 23, 13 3:01 pm |
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| Great. Could you send me a link? Thanks. |
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
425 Posts
Just a Kook that's
Obsessed
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aksurfer
Since 30 Aug 2010
92 Posts
Anchorage, AK
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| Sat Mar 23, 13 4:43 pm |
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AKO Alaska Kitesports Organization
Alaskan Kiter Group
Good for all over but mainly Anchorage area.
Tony |
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rocktor
Since 04 Nov 2012
6 Posts
Kook
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| Sat Mar 23, 13 5:35 pm |
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| Thanks. How many days of kiting do you guys get there on average a year? How long does summer last for? And pardon my ignorance. |
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
704 Posts
El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
Instructor
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| Sun Mar 24, 13 9:25 am |
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In the summer we generally have been able to kite 4 days a week in Turnagain.
Average 30/35 mph winds. Seward and Homer also have a good record. Nothing much on the interior and everything else except for a few spots in the south east (Juneau/Haines) and south west (Aleutians) is null.
You can see pics of the past few summers and winters at http://www.danslife.net
The AKO facebook site and the Alaska Kiters sites on facebook are really good resources (although I'm not on FB anymore).
When you make the move up - hit me up.
dan@danslife.net
nine oh seven 230-2088
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
704 Posts
El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
Instructor
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| Sun Mar 24, 13 9:28 am |
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There is quite a bit of video of kiteboarding and snowkiting in Alaska - here is an edite we put together from last summer around July.
http://vimeo.com/45635753#
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rocktor
Since 04 Nov 2012
6 Posts
Kook
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| Sun Mar 24, 13 2:50 pm |
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Dan,
Your website is beautiful. Very well done. I spent the last couple hours on it and bookmarked it too. Thanks for the info. I will be in touch. |
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