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Redbowen
Since 15 Mar 2014
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Fri Jan 30, 15 7:37 pm Local lessons |
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So I have a friend that wants to get into the sport and I really would like him to learn from an instructor and not me. Is there a good spot in the Portland area this time of year for lessons? _________________ Bryan |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Fri Jan 30, 15 9:26 pm |
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Not this time of year. The River is 40 degrees. Floras lake would probably be your earliest best bet but not for a while yet either. Call them but I doubt they do much before April. Have him fly the trainer or book a trip to Maui, Mexico, or South Padre |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1470 Posts
Hood River
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Tue Feb 03, 15 3:33 pm |
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The entire west coast is not lesson friendly for beginners until Memorial day...
Until then the water is too cold and the winds too fickle to plan in advance.
I'm a burly guy who windsurfed in cold waters for 25 years.
I took my first body drag lessons in the Columbia in May of 2009 and almost became hypothermic. I was wearing 5 mil wetsuit, booties, hood, vest.
Understand that when you learn you are body dragging and the cold water is flushing into your suit. Last edited by ldhr on Tue Feb 03, 15 7:55 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1724 Posts
vancouver
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Tue Feb 03, 15 5:04 pm |
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I would suggest your friend invest/rent a 3m trainer kite. there's enough wind around to get him flying it and if he sticks with flying it, he will progress very well on the water when its time for his real kite lesson.
you can show him how to fly a trainer. I don't think too many friendships were severed from trainer kite instruction. _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com |
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navi
Since 23 Aug 2014
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Thu Feb 05, 15 3:40 pm |
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Tell your friend to go to South Padre and take lessons from PRO KITE. The gorge is expensive and conditions not so great for learning. |
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honda1
Since 11 Sep 2013
183 Posts
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Thu Feb 05, 15 8:34 pm lessons |
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Does anyone of of somebody who may do lessons at the coast? |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Redbowen
Since 15 Mar 2014
14 Posts
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Tue Feb 10, 15 6:36 pm |
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Thanks for the help. We are heading to South Padre in May however he can't make it. So what are you gonna do. _________________ Bryan |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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Wed Feb 11, 15 8:08 am |
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RedBowen:
This time of year I do lessons on the weekends in the ponds at fort stevens state park in Hammond Oregon, near the columbia river jetty on East winds and south west winds.
Ponds is a big shallow bay, all sand, can walk from one end to the other and the water temp is between 54-58*F all winter. Is a very beginner friendly location. With normal surf wetsuit gear its just fine.
Have him give me a call and I can get him on the list. 503-791-7372 _________________ *AIR PIRATES KITEBOARDING*
F-One, Ocean Rodeo, Litewave, Liquid Force
KITEBOARD LESSONS
https://www.air-pirate.com
*CALL: 503-791-7372 * |
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