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New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:57 am
by danilo
Hi, I recently acquired a Naish Ride 12m and I was wondering where the best place to learn would be. I already been practicing with a 3m trainer, but I definitely need to get out on the water before the season is over. I live in Stockton, so if anyone is in the area, I dont mind buying some beers or whatever is needed to get some good pointers :)
Cheers!
Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:37 pm
by jwest21
Get some lessons. They're not cheap but they are very necessary. Everyone on here will say the same thing. 12m out of control kite will land you in the hospital if one itty bitty thing isn't setup correctly.
Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:43 pm
by kitecrazy
Welcome!
Get.
Lessons.
.....period.
New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:48 pm
by sc-surfer
yep, lessons. PLEASE. For your safety and everyone else's.
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 8:35 pm
by danilo
Thanks guys!
Lessons is definitely my top priority on the list. Where would the best beginner place be?
New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:28 pm
by sc-surfer
Alameda. For sure.
Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:39 pm
by Loscocco
John at
www.Kitethebay.com does great lessons out off of treasure island where ther is always good wind
http://www.loscocco.net/Kiteboarding-an ... &k=Rd5FmML
Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:30 pm
by denniskempin
Sherman Island is easily reachable from Stockton and has great conditions for learning
if and only if you go out with an instructor or later for assisted downwinders.
Check for lessons here:
http://www.edgekiteboarding.com/
or here:
http://kitopia.biz/html/lessons.html
Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:55 pm
by kitecrazy
Once youve had lessons you can ride the lighter conditions at woodward reservoir in oakdale.
Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:38 pm
by danilo
kitecrazy wrote:Once youve had lessons you can ride the lighter conditions at woodward reservoir in oakdale.
How is it Woodward as far as launching conditions? I've been there plenty of times but havent seen any kiters out there yet.