Looking for beginner lessons in around PDX,HR, coast

chlee316 · Since 18 Aug 2010 2 Posts New Member

Hi,
Looking for suggestions on who would be good to go through for lessons around Portland,Hood River, and/or OR coast. Am willing to pay for a quality series of lessons from a company or an experience/well informed self employed instructor. Mooched a bit last summer trying to get free advice. Doesn't quite work for kite boarding like it does snowboarding.

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

PM sent.

Thanks,
Nate

dancingwind · Since 18 Jul 2007 321 Posts Obsessed

Here is some feedback,

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-17856.html&highlight=kite+schools

Blazeheliski · Since 30 Mar 2011 659 Posts Mosier Addicted

I learned from Nate at Air Pirates last summer. He is a great teacher. He generally teaches out at Jones beach which is a lot less crowded than HR and it is not too far from PDX.

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted

Phil or Forrest this type of thread gets started umpteen times a season sticky it as the very first post/topic?

taycar · Since 11 Jan 2010 111 Posts HR Stoked

Agreed, it might be helpful to have a "Info for Newbies" thread always at the top with info about lessons. I cringe when I read or hear some of the newbie's questions; e.g.- "Where can I get one of those big kites?" yikes...

chrissmack · Since 08 Jun 2005 526 Posts portland Addicted

the ultimate sticky that is always at the top, that says "first timers, read this first". and in that post, write ups and links to all of the repeated newbie questions

how to use the search function

where are the beginner spots?
who gives lessons?
where do i buy kites?
when does SI blow?

blah blah blah