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ansarha
Since 01 Jul 2006
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 Tue May 20, 08 9:58 am looking for a good kite school in HR for a friend |
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I know this has been posted on here a lot and I didn’t really look at them until now.
Are there any good kite boarding schools out there? A friend of mine wants to learn kite boarding but I don’t feel comfortable teaching him. i was wondering if there are any good schools in Hood River? my friend has been flying my inflatable trainer and wants to get some water time.
Any input.
Thanks Alex
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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| Tue May 20, 08 10:31 am Brian's Windsurfing is the Place to Go! |
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I heard that Brian's is going to have an outstanding instructor this year.
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jbruxer
Since 24 Jul 2005
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| Tue May 20, 08 10:48 am |
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| Alex, I would definetly recommend anyplace with jet ski assistance. I took a lesson with Big Winds a while back, and it was great! It will definetly speed up the learning curve as you get immediate feedback. |
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Ike
Since 12 Mar 2008
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| Tue May 20, 08 10:51 am |
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| I cant speak for schools other than the one I have used. I have taken a few lessons with New Wind, they use beginner friendly kites and have Ski assisted lessons available to get you away from the crowds with more water time. Also they have different levels of IKO instuctors based on how much you want to pay. You also get an IKO card showing your level of completion when done. I felt very satisfied with their service but I am sure there are many other qualified options available. |
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ansarha
Since 01 Jul 2006
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Redmond Oregon
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:03 am |
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thanks for all the good info and i am sorry if i got people upset
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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:14 am |
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| ansarha wrote: | | thanks for all the good info and i am sorry if i got people upset |
No ones upset, dude. Not at all. This topic comes up everynow and then. WHen you ask it people just recommend the schools they've been to, or the ones there friends work at. Just like you'd naturally expect. Try searching the forum, and then googling the schools you find. Then decide. That's what I did for a friend. Actually, here's the email I sent him:
--Schools in the Gorge:
http://www.kitethegorge.com/
--Big Winds
http://www.bigwinds.com/wind
--New Wind. (IKO certified)
http://www.kiteschool.com/
--Kiteboard Oregon Kite School in Hood River (IKO certified)
"They also teach @ the Coast and Suavies (Island). Jimmy Dorsey (owner) is the best instructor in the NW and International Kitesurfing Organization (IKO) Level 2. Also Jim Grady and Brian are IKO certified as well as all around cool guys. They use a jet boat when the water is high, and when it is not, at the HR sandbar and will get you up & riding fast!!!
Radio Helmets provide instant feed back to give you the information you need to get up and riding fast."
http://www.kiteboardoregon.com/
--Hood River Waterplay
http://www.hoodriverwaterplay.com/
--Kite Stevenson
www.kitestevenson.com
-In Stevenson, WA. There's no beach here, so I'm not sure how you'd learn, see what they say...
I don't really know anything about these schools. If the people you talk to one the phone sound friendly, it'll probably be good. I would have recommended a place with a nice beach, but lots of dudes are talking about learning on a jetski, which sounds great too.
Good luck. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
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kyle.vh
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:22 am |
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| Thankfully, the sand will be used to re-bulid Iraq. So, you really can't complain. |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:24 am |
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BHahahah!! F#@king awesome!
| kyle.vh wrote: | | Thankfully, the sand will be used to re-bulid Iraq. So, you really can't complain. |
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rich
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:49 am |
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| Id definitely go for a school that was going to take you out w/ jet ski support. You see all of these people on the sandbar walking back upwind, phuk that. Your time in a lesson can be much better spent on the water. |
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Inept_Fun
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| Tue May 20, 08 11:56 am |
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I would definitely recommend taking a lesson with New Wind!!! Thats who taught me and it worked out great!!!!
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holly
Since 09 Jul 2006
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| Tue May 20, 08 12:22 pm |
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| Big Winds has a good program, and we use jetskies so you will avoind the sandbar, and get more water time then walking up and down the sandbar! |
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JUMPIN JIMI
Since 11 Nov 2006
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| Wed May 21, 08 2:57 am |
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COME TO THE COAST FOR LESSONS BETTER WIND, NO CURRENT  ROB RUSSO GIVES GREAT LESSONS CONTACT HIM THROUGH THE OREGON SURF SHOP IN L.C. |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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| Wed May 21, 08 7:52 am |
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| kyle.vh wrote: | | Thankfully, the sand will be used to re-bulid Iraq. So, you really can't complain. |
HAHA  !!! thats funny as hell! |
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arehn
Since 24 Mar 2008
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| Wed May 21, 08 5:20 pm |
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| Dude Kite the gorge all the way. go to kitethegorge.com it is the best school in the gorge. and the instructors are tight!!!! |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Thu May 22, 08 6:20 am |
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| Are they tight like a tiger?!? |
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