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skideeppow
Since 26 Aug 2011
518 Posts
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Mon Jul 20, 15 3:28 pm Foil Lessons in the Gorge |
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Wanted to take some foil lessons when i am there end of this month or in Aug. Any suggestions would be great.
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4212 Posts
Camas
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Mon Jul 20, 15 6:29 pm |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1726 Posts
vancouver
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Mon Jul 20, 15 8:22 pm |
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I can also recommend joe for foil coaching
he foils alot at stevenson so hit him up. _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com |
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markamcclure
Since 20 May 2011
165 Posts
Portland, OR
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Tue Aug 10, 21 6:07 am |
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Other recommendations for foil lessons? Best place to learn: Jones, Stevenson, Lyle or Event Site? Radio helmets worth it? |
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bfb38
Since 02 Sep 2016
75 Posts
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Tue Aug 10, 21 6:13 am |
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Cascade offers foil lessons as well |
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
466 Posts
White Salmon
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Tue Aug 10, 21 8:58 am |
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A lesson with Joe made a huge difference for me. At Stevenson, with a jet ski and the radio helmets. Huge bang for the buck. We could switch and I could follow and observe from the ski while we talked. Getting out into the wide open and away from other kiters was nice.
Stevenson, on those steady, eastwind days is magic for foiling breakthroughs.
Just remember, they can hear everything you say with those helmets
You want steady wind, deep, fairly calm water, and some space. _________________ Pull the cork. |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Thu Aug 12, 21 7:03 am |
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If you can’t arrange a lesson with Joe and have good beginner gear, Jones is the best. Deep, long sandy beach and no crowds. I learned there easily with no help. Stay away from HR and Lyle. Too shallow and crowded.
I mostly foil at Stevenson now but it’s a point launch so you’ll need a jet ski assist your first few days. Joe can keep an eye on you after your lessons if he’s teaching, otherwise find a friend who can foil to shadow you. They can ride a directional too you and foil your board back if you want to tap out. |
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