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This forum is for new kiters/beginners to share info and experiences and to get answers to kiting questions. All questions are valid. Please provide proper answers (no sarcasm/joke replies, etc.) as we'd like to avoid any confusion or misinformation.
This forum is for new kiters/beginners to share info and experiences and to get answers to kiting questions. All questions are valid. Please provide proper answers (no sarcasm/joke replies, etc.) as we'd like to avoid any confusion or misinformation.
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- Joey
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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!
Cheers!
- jwest21
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
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.
Sold all my gear; ebbs and flows; see you next season.
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- kitecrazy
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Welcome!
Get.
Lessons.
.....period.
Get.
Lessons.
.....period.
- sc-surfer
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New to the Sport and Forum
yep, lessons. PLEASE. For your safety and everyone else's.
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- Joey
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Thanks guys!
Lessons is definitely my top priority on the list. Where would the best beginner place be?
Lessons is definitely my top priority on the list. Where would the best beginner place be?
- sc-surfer
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Alameda. For sure.
- Loscocco
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John at www.Kitethebay.com does great lessons out off of treasure island where ther is always good wind
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
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
Check for lessons here: http://www.edgekiteboarding.com/
or here: http://kitopia.biz/html/lessons.html
- kitecrazy
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
Once youve had lessons you can ride the lighter conditions at woodward reservoir in oakdale.
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- Joey
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Re: New to the Sport and Forum
How is it Woodward as far as launching conditions? I've been there plenty of times but havent seen any kiters out there yet.kitecrazy wrote:Once youve had lessons you can ride the lighter conditions at woodward reservoir in oakdale.
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