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76curlyq
Since 31 May 2007
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 Thu May 31, 07 4:57 pm Kitesurfing Lessons |
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Hi All
I would like to know where is the best place to take Kitesurfing Lessons at in Oregon...
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shredjim
Since 07 Jun 2006
188 Posts
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| Thu May 31, 07 6:56 pm |
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Hood River Waterplay ! I'll teach you how to ride, which BTW does NOT include the history of kiteboarding  North kites, Liquid Force boards, wave runner support, good lesson plan = fun on the water! |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Thu May 31, 07 7:58 pm |
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| i had good luck with brian's windsurfing in HR. He's got one of the shacks down near the swim beach. |
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kitekid
Since 15 Apr 2007
170 Posts
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| Thu May 31, 07 8:01 pm |
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newwind kiteboarding they have awsome serivce talk to jim or cory i think ian is still working there it has been awile since i took my lessons from them 100% ian is an awsome teacher so is jim
kiteschool.com |
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
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pdx
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76curlyq
Since 31 May 2007
3 Posts
Kook
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| Thu May 31, 07 9:01 pm |
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Thank You All for the great replys
You all are a big help |
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surfncap
Since 06 Mar 2007
78 Posts
NE
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| Fri Jun 01, 07 11:52 am lessons |
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| I could only afford a 2 hr lesson and had practiced with trainer tons and sle a little. New wind tailored my lesson and was good. Gorge kite also has shack at spit and those 2 guys seem really cool too. |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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| Fri Jun 01, 07 12:56 pm |
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| I took lessons with george kiteboarding school in hood river with mark (aka red-beard) I'd never used a trainer kite myself and knew nothing of kiteboarding, but was body draggin the first day. He is a good teacher with good equipment for you to use (some brand new cabrina bow kites) He has many years of experience and emphasizes safety and procedures for getting yourself back in case of an emergency. http://www.gorgekite.com |
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wetlqd
Since 29 Apr 2007
3 Posts
newport beach, CA
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| Sat Jun 02, 07 12:30 am GorgeKite.com ... look no further. |
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| Spike wrote: | | I took lessons with george kiteboarding school in hood river with mark (aka red-beard) I'd never used a trainer kite myself and knew nothing of kiteboarding, but was body draggin the first day. He is a good teacher with good equipment for you to use (some brand new cabrina bow kites) He has many years of experience and emphasizes safety and procedures for getting yourself back in case of an emergency. http://www.gorgekite.com |
Mark is the guy you need to hookup with. He is one of the most experienced teachers I have run across. He will have you dialed in and riding safely and efficiently. |
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76curlyq
Since 31 May 2007
3 Posts
Kook
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| Sat Jun 02, 07 11:04 am |
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Thank You for the info on Gorgekite...As I know nothing of kiteboarding and riding safely is my main issue...Mark sounds like he is a good teacher...
Thanks againg for the help |
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Dwayne
Since 06 Feb 2007
3 Posts
Port Angeles
Kook
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| Thu Jun 07, 07 11:08 am Kite lessons On Vancouver island |
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check out www.strongkiteboarding.com
took lessons there and was on the board in two days |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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| Thu Jun 07, 07 11:24 am Re: Kite lessons On Vancouver island |
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I don't know anything about strongkiteboarding, they're probably great, but I would caution anyone not to sign up for lessons looking for instant gratification.
Kiting is a discipline and requires a foundation of kite flying skills and knowledge. If you are dedicated to learning the sport and staying in one piece, I would accept the fact that you should spend 8-10 hours (after your initial lesson) learning to fly powered kites on land with plenty of space and no downwind obstacles.
This is more true around the NW than somewhere like South Padre that has miles of warm, shallow, flat water.
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magicmaker
Since 29 Oct 2006
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da Hood
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| Thu Jun 07, 07 12:01 pm |
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| couldn't agree more with slither. Kite instructors that emphasize safety, time and dedication will make you a much better kiter in the long run. It's all about kite control, riding the board is a piece of cake compared to kite control. |
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Dwayne
Since 06 Feb 2007
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Port Angeles
Kook
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| Thu Sep 06, 07 7:53 pm strongkiteboarding |
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I have been teaching for many years and 90% of the students that have never touched a board and really want to kiteboard learn everything they need to know to learn safely in two days. They will not be going up wind in two days but after three hours of quality wind and a pro instructor.All student will be self sufficiant and able to get on the board in two days forshure.
it is all about the teaching method.  |
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
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| Thu Sep 06, 07 9:39 pm |
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| floras lake is the best place to learn. period. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
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retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Thu Sep 06, 07 10:27 pm |
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| DROCK999 wrote: | | floras lake is the best place to learn. period. |
he has a good point there.... |
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JUMPIN JIMI
Since 11 Nov 2006
123 Posts
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| Fri Sep 07, 07 2:33 am |
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CHECK OUT THE OREGON SURF SHOP IN LINCOLN CITY. ROB RUSSO IS CERTIFIED AND HE IS REALLY NICE ,GREAT PLACE TO LEARN NOBODY AROUND  |
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