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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Forrest wrote: | | Yes, you really do need to take at least ONE lesson. You will probably pick it up really fast, but there is more to kiteboarding than just the act of kiteboarding. You need to know self rescue, first and foremost. |
I hear you brave young Mackconsult, you are hungry but with no lessons you will get rocked.
To learn the ancient methods, sacred doors you must unlock.
Escape your self-reliance and the clutches of your windless neighborhood.
On a journey you must go to find the land they call "THE HOOD".
In the town of HR, where the river meets the sand.
You can form a strong alliance, Cascade Kiteboarding quite a knowledgeable band.
To find your glory sessions, through the lessons you must walk.
You will learn invaluable skill sets, now go my son and ROCK!
(T.D. inspired)
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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| Fri Jan 14, 11 12:16 pm |
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Pick of Destiny! Best movie ever!
| Sasquatch wrote: |
I hear you brave young Mackconsult, you are hungry but with no lessons you will get rocked.
To learn the ancient methods, sacred doors you must unlock.
Escape your self-reliance and the clutches of your windless neighborhood.
On a journey you must go to find the land they call "THE HOOD".
In the town of HR, where the river meets the sand.
You can form a strong alliance, Cascade Kiteboarding quite a knowledgeable band.
To find your glory sessions, through the lessons you must walk.
You will learn invaluable skill sets, now go my son and ROCK!
(T.D. inspired) |
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mackconsult
Since 13 Jul 2010
30 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Fri Jan 14, 11 4:02 pm |
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Is it wise to invest in one of these 3 meter training kites?
I am still planning on taking lessons.
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flyin_dutchman
Since 12 Dec 2008
106 Posts
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Stoked
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| Fri Jan 14, 11 7:42 pm |
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Best thought so far! But be careful.....this is addicting stuff!........ I ditched the Porsche......the wife........and the job......
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mackconsult
Since 13 Jul 2010
30 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Sat Jan 15, 11 7:38 am |
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Have to have the to job support all the expenditures.
I never had a porsche  )
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WINDUDE
Since 10 Jun 2010
558 Posts
GORGE!
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| Sat Jan 15, 11 8:33 am |
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regarding having a trainer kite, yeah I have been kiting solid for 3 years now and still enjoy rippin the trainer for fun. It is nice to have so you can get friends flying it, or just fly it with one hand and drink a beer with the other on the beach after your session! I would suggest a 3m or 4m so you can rip on a longboard as well.
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Aeolus
Since 20 Apr 2010
354 Posts
Gold Beach, OR
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| Sat Jan 15, 11 12:08 pm |
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trainer--->lessons----->gear up---->kite a lot---->rock it
no time to waste brother......wind and waves happening right now......start the progression today...never an off season in the Pac NW....commit and charge it......
The PNW coast kiter's cult classic.............. http://vimeo.com/2653992
(I used a 2m trainer...low cost...gets the job done... you can safely teach friends/family with it once you're done....my $.02 anyway...there are good cases for a 3m though....don't delay...choose and move forward....)
good luck.... 
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