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kitebuy07
Since 05 Jan 2007
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 Mon Jan 08, 07 11:19 am What is up with ASI? |
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I am new to the sport and was wondering is there are any other places to buy kites and such in Portland. I went to All Surf Indusry last week and the guy that "helped" me was kind of an arrogant prick. I know I am new and all but geez, what is up with the attitude? All the people I ahve met at the beaches have been very cool.
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JW
Since 28 Jan 2006
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 12:10 pm |
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That is how ASI workes there to cool you should go to 2wind in the hood  was the arrogant prick named mark   |
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sleestack
Since 07 Dec 2006
184 Posts
Land of the Lost
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 12:12 pm Re: What is up with ASI? |
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[quote="kitebuy07"]I am new to the sport and was wondering is there are any other places to buy kites and such in Portland. I went to All Surf Indusry last week and the guy that "helped" me was kind of an arrogant prick. I know I am new and all but geez, what is up with the attitude? All the people I ahve met at the beaches have been very cool.
Any suggestions?[/quote]
Perhaps the guy had a hangover. . .? There was a post on this site late '06 that said ASI was for sale. . .
Lots of stores in Hood River, but if you want to shop local and want another store to browse around and compare attitutes and prices, try Gorge Preformance close to the Sellwood bridge at about Macadam and Taylors Ferry in SW PDX.
There is also PacWave down in Warrington/Astoria; ask for Ben.
My two cents is go for the newest stuff and don't piece meal it; it wouldn't hurt to "quit your day job" too; for max progession.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 1:16 pm |
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It was probably Nate, he's a fag... lol j/k 
Doubt it was Nate... possibly the owner, or even more likely... TUCKER?
kk, sorry I'm not really any help. Just felt like screwing around.  |
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kitebuy07
Since 05 Jan 2007
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 1:33 pm |
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I'm not sure of the guys name but he was on the shorter side. I should have known as when I called the shop earlier in the week the guy who answered the phone could barely speak english, or at least I couldn't understand what the hell he was saying to me. I like buying local and all but I shouldn't be made to feel like its a gd privelage.
Thanks for the tips, I'm going to see what Gorge performance or HR has to offer. |
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
649 Posts
Rowena and P.C
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 2:10 pm |
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| Ben at pac wave (kiteworld.net) Is the man. IN HR Pepi at 2nd wind is cool and new wind is cool but the shop is closed untill May. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 2:16 pm |
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yeah, as a new kiter you'll like the roominess and steady winds of the coast. Ben at Pac Wave and Josh at Cleanline can help you out...and they do lessons too. (and no Tude!)
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 4:00 pm |
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If you want to shop ASI just make sure you are there on Nate's shift.  |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 5:31 pm |
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| kitebuy07 wrote: | | the guy who answered the phone could barely speak english, or at least I couldn't understand what the hell he was saying to me |
Sounds like Nate after a few handlepass attempts |
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jack
Since 12 Mar 2006
214 Posts
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| Mon Jan 08, 07 7:03 pm |
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| go to Gorge Performance on Mcaddam, no attitudes there whatsoever. Bob is a great guy and his kite guy (forgot his name) is very helpful |
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alleycat
Since 29 Jun 2006
176 Posts
Portland
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 1:13 am |
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I have had great experiences with ASI. I always seem to get great deals and everyone I deal with knows the products inside out. I bought a used Cabrinha 16 M Switchblade and from them...no sign of previous use at all perfect shape. All the other items I have purchased from them have been great...I will never hesitate to shop there.
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kt
Since 16 Mar 2005
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Portland, Or
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 9:30 am |
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another vote for ben at the pacfic wave shop. he has great service and a very friendly staff.
the guys at gorge performance are very helpful as well.
kt |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 10:40 am |
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Don't give up on ASI - the folks who work there and who have worked there are some of the best - Tak, Amery, Nate, Tucker...
From Clerks:
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Randal Graves: This job would be great if it wasn't for the fu**ing customers.
Randal Graves: You'd feel a Hell of a lot better if you'd just rip into the occasional customer. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 10:41 am |
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| Gman wrote: | Don't give up on ASI - the folks who work there and who have worked there are some of the best - Tak, Amery, Nate, Tucker...
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I agree! |
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importracer9 99
Since 27 Oct 2005
296 Posts
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 5:54 pm |
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bump
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 6:20 pm |
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| haha, fuckin' hilarious! Did he ask you, or me? I forget. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Tue Jan 09, 07 6:30 pm |
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| Gotta log into your MySpace... CLICKY |
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