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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
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Newport
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 Sat May 17, 08 11:11 am Ben Wilson Surf Clinics |
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Any interest in Ben Wilson surf clinics?
I read on the other forum that Ben Wilson's holding wave-riding clinics in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, L.A., and San Diego starting August 6th and going through August.
I asked about them coming up to the Oregon Coast, and Bruce from benwilsonsurf.com said that they may be interested in coming up prior to the San Francisco clinic, if there was enough interest.
Find out more at http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2348340&sid=f6773d4d958460e7779949fa532102c6
So how about it? Any interest in attending? it'd be good to have some numbers for them. The cost is $295 booked in advance. A response on this forum could give them an idea of whether its worth it.
I think it would be worth the bucks to learn some good technique from one of the best!
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Sat May 17, 08 7:54 pm |
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Dude, I would be all over that!
Count me in, Im sure Ben could show just about anybody ways to improve.
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JUMPIN JIMI
Since 11 Nov 2006
123 Posts
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| Sun May 18, 08 5:51 am |
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I BET HE MIGHT SAY, FLY A C-KITE,RIDE UN-HOOKED,AND GO STRAPLESS  ALL WE SEE IS HIS SICK VIDEOS IN PERFECT WAVES WE DONT GET TO SEE THE CAMERA CREW AND ALL HIS BACK UP SUPPORT TO SAVE HIS ASS WHEN THE SH~T HITS THE FAN,CATCH HIS KITE OR DRAG BACK UP WIND IN OREGON YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN OUT THERE BE CAREFUL AND KEEP IT TOGETHER MY WAVE RIDING SKILLS ARE THE OPPISITE OF BENS, FLY AN SLE ,STAY HOOKED IN AND USE STRAPS AND MOST OF ALL DONT CRASH 
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1216 Posts
Portland
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| Sun May 18, 08 7:38 am |
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It would be real fun. Bring it on! 
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
332 Posts
NW Portland
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| Sun May 18, 08 7:52 am |
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Hi Jumpin Jimi, am I sensing a little bit of jealousy perhaps? 
The clinic sounds awesome, I'm sure Onad's in. I'll volunteer to providing shuttle service and support.
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SL8r
Since 19 Apr 2008
65 Posts
Pain is a part of the game when you're a
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| Sun May 18, 08 8:28 am Re: Ben Wilson Surf Clinics |
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Dudes!! I am so in!! Do you think there is a minimum age or height restriction?? 
But seriously, my dad is really interested and would sign up for a clinic with the Ben Man!
Did you guys see Ben’s new instructional surf DVD is out?
 http://buyslingshotsports.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2327/.f
Wave ride like a professional, Learn from a Professional! Ben Wilson Introduces “Smack”, kiteboarding’s latest instructional video purely dedicated to riding waves. Are you ready to take your wave riding to the next level?
Want to refine your riding style, get comfortable unhooking, master riding strapless, advance your surfing skills, or just get more comfortable in the surf?
If the answer is yes you will benefit from the skills and knowledge that Ben Wilson has personally developed to make him the most progressive wave kiter in the world.
Later, Slater
| Mocean wrote: | Any interest in Ben Wilson surf clinics?
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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
343 Posts
Newport
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| Sun May 18, 08 10:14 am |
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| JUMPIN JIMI wrote: | | ALL WE SEE IS HIS SICK VIDEOS IN PERFECT WAVES WE DONT GET TO SEE THE CAMERA CREW AND ALL HIS BACK UP SUPPORT TO SAVE HIS ASS WHEN THE SH~T HITS THE FAN,CATCH HIS KITE OR DRAG BACK UP WIND :! |
Jimi, this would be the time to see for sure if you're seeing the whole story or not. I can say that after watching some of the best waveriders on Oahu (Tophat, Felix, and Co.) - there's no one caddying for them, or dragging their kites upwind. I'm sure Ben can handle himself just fine in the waves here in Oregon, as can most anybody that's got some kite skills. While you probably don't need it, I think it'd be great to get some first hand tips on kite handling while going down the line, strapless riding, jibing, toeside upwind riding, off the lips, cutbacks, getting over big whitewater, etc. Sounds like a great way to improve faster than the trial and error method.
Last edited by Mocean on Sun May 18, 08 4:52 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sun May 18, 08 3:10 pm |
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Sounds like fun. If you get more info let me know and I will post up to the events.
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Windian
Since 28 Apr 2008
902 Posts
Newport, OR
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| Sun May 18, 08 5:00 pm |
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| Aytime one of the top riders in the world comes to your local beach it is a great chance to see how they approach the place. Kiteboarding is totally unique with each individual and I have never see any two people ride the same way. Ben Wilson rips and it would be pretty cool to have his advise before, during and after a surf session.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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brass
Since 15 Jul 2006
152 Posts
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| Sun May 18, 08 7:57 pm |
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Jimi-
What's wrong with flying a C kite and/or riding unhooked?
To each his or her own or did I misunderstand your statement. Ben rips and we could all learn something. Keep your SLE and not crashing.
Risk is personal.
I'm in
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
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| Sun May 18, 08 9:44 pm |
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| brass wrote: | Jimi-
What's wrong with flying a C kite and/or riding unhooked?
To each his or her own or did I misunderstand your statement. Ben rips and we could all learn something. Keep your SLE and not crashing.
Risk is personal.
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Word, I wouldn't mind shredding like this guy either:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YDfoDjazO50
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JUMPIN JIMI
Since 11 Nov 2006
123 Posts
Stoked
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| Mon May 19, 08 2:33 am |
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TAKE IT EASY EVERYBODY NO BAD FEELINGS ABOUT C-KITES OR STYLES OF RIDING BEN KILLS IT,HE IS MY HERO FAIRDINKUM MATE REMEMBER KNOW YOUR LIMITS THIS GUY IS A PRO,WE CAN NOT ALL BE LIKE KELLY SLATER 
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
not really an
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| Mon May 19, 08 3:42 am |
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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
343 Posts
Newport
Obsessed
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Oregon Surf Shop Tim
Since 04 Feb 2008
70 Posts
Lincoln City Oregon
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| Mon May 19, 08 8:24 am |
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| I am 100% behind this! would love to see it happen, Mocean, let me know what you need to help make it happen.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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