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zoomonkey
Since 31 Jul 2014
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 Thu Jul 31, 14 8:55 am Lessons in Portland |
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Ok so I have no idea how these things work (forums); or even if they do.
I live in the Portland area have a lot of experience in and on the water but just never tried Kite boarding. I don't make it to the coast as often as I would like but still need to get in the water. Is there someone on here that can direct me to a person or business in the area that can provide lessons?? Most of what I've found are lessons in Hood River; while that is great and all I'd like to find something more local. Maybe after work scenario would work? I don't know, still trying to establish whether or not there are any locals out there maybe willing to do private lessons. Thanks for your time and hopefully see you on the water soon!
Chok Dee. |
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JeffT
Since 07 Jul 2012
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Deep Southern Portland
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| Thu Jul 31, 14 10:31 am |
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Welcome to the forum!
In order to do kite lessons, you need wind. Unfortunately, Portland doesn't have any. You will have to go to the Gorge, Jones beach or the coast to take lessons.
Get er done now while the water is warm and the wind is great!
see you on the water.
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Thu Jul 31, 14 10:31 am |
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HR- cascade kiteboarding- Tonia is top notch
Jones Beach- a little more local- Nate at Air Pirates- great place with steady afternoon wind and no crowds.
Floras Lake- best place to learn on the west coast!! Will, Andy and the brady clan!!!
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PieroPDX
Since 22 May 2006
109 Posts
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| Thu Jul 31, 14 10:46 am |
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As Jeff mentioned... unlike other sports, you can't kitesurf just anywhere. You'll need to take lessons in locations like Hood River where there are actually conditions for kiting (wind).
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If you're in PDX hit me up, I'm looking to meet kiters in town. I'm close in NW. |
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fredf
Since 10 Jan 2009
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Eugene. Or
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| Thu Jul 31, 14 12:06 pm |
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| And almost as important as the wind is a safe place to launch and land the kite. Unless you are an expert you will need a beach with no obstacles and shallow water out a ways. |
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nw-ben
Since 22 Apr 2014
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| Thu Jul 31, 14 12:33 pm |
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| I just took lessons at Floras Lake and would highly recommend them |
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Dbeck
Since 06 Jul 2012
14 Posts
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| Thu Jul 31, 14 12:43 pm Closest to PDX |
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| Try Joethekiter.com close to Portland, that's what I did. |
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