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jblum
Since 13 Jul 2008
307 Posts
The Gorge
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 Wed Aug 13, 08 7:40 am Kite & board for La Ventana/ Los Barilles |
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I'm thinking about heading down this winter for some warm water while Hood River is frozen over. Any suggestions on kites/ boards for the area? What sizes are optimal for the conditions down there? Any advice between Ventana and Barilles? I've heard both are pretty good. I want to travel light so I'm thinking 2 kites and a board... suggestions?
Someone must know as most of Hood River is there for the winter... 
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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
215 Posts
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| Wed Aug 13, 08 8:08 am |
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| yeah go somewhere else the water isn't that warm, try brazil.... |
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Wyo Kiter
Since 09 Mar 2006
148 Posts
In a VAN, down by the RIVER.
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| Wed Aug 13, 08 8:13 am |
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Everyday 11m, if you are like 175lbs like me and a 130'ish board, and maybe a 9m or a 7m for the El norte days, or if you don't like to be loaded. but I would also suggest a surfboard and a big kite as well for light wind and waves bra!
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tuberaider
Since 10 Aug 2008
12 Posts
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| Wed Aug 13, 08 7:44 pm |
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| Lots of fun spots to ride, endless kiting oppertunites....look for the king and you will be rewarded...! |
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scottnterra
Since 09 Mar 2008
5 Posts
pdx
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 9:21 am la ventana |
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Kraemer and Twin-Fin could both help you. they were down in February for a week. have fun. It is a killer spot.
Also, Brett, who teaches for KiteTheGorge, was an instructor in LaVenta this last winter. He could give you the skinny. |
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kitemasters
Since 09 Feb 2008
24 Posts
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| Mon Aug 18, 08 10:38 am Kitemasters Kiteschool - La Ventana, BCS, Mexico |
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i ride my 9m 90% of the time (155lbs) and 123 twintip or racing board depending on the conditions. Bigger guys use up to 12m.
On El Norte days, i usually switch to 7m.
For water lessons, we usually use 7m or 9m kites.
Arnaud
IKO level2 instructor
Kitemasters Kiteschool - La Ventana, BCS, Mexico
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