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by joelhampshire
Thu May 05, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: New to Kiting?
Replies: 29
Views: 7900

i was in the same boat last summer. through personal experience, i would recommend Elevation Kiteboarding on Nitinaht lake for lessons. Mark, Marie and the whole elevation team were SO helpful, in every aspect of learning, which is in stark contrast to strong kiteboarding, who didnt even return my e...
by joelhampshire
Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: tips for island view?
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

thanks JL - looks as thought the forecast just changed to a SSW though :(
by joelhampshire
Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: tips for island view?
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

tips for island view?

i see a SSE forecast for a few hours tomorrow at island view.. ive never been there and would love some tips or info for the location! how is it for a beginner?
by joelhampshire
Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: how's Nitinaht this week?
Replies: 16
Views: 4283

how's Nitinaht this week?

hey all - thanks for the info last week! i had a great 2 days at Nitinah! so great in fact i wanna come back this week on weds and thurs.
how's it looking? i dont know how to interpret all the sources for reliable nitinaht conditions...
by joelhampshire
Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Nitinaht wind this week???
Replies: 4
Views: 1499

wind at nitinah

great! thanks!
by joelhampshire
Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Nitinaht wind this week???
Replies: 4
Views: 1499

Nitinaht wind this week???

can anyone tell me what the wind is like at nitinaht right now? im planning a trip up tues/wed, but the 'windGURU' site shows really low winds... is there a better source for info for nitinaht?
by joelhampshire
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Where in Vic can you buy a Kite Pump these days?
Replies: 5
Views: 1826

$15 at wal mart. upstairs camping section.
by joelhampshire
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: I need kiting buddies!
Replies: 5
Views: 1823

kiting buddies

thanks everyone for the response. i will make contact with those who left numbers and try to get out really soon! quick question - whats the drive to nitinat like? ie, i have a people mover van, so do i need to take it down roads it might not like? can i get lost on the way if i just follow google m...
by joelhampshire
Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: I need kiting buddies!
Replies: 5
Views: 1823

I need kiting buddies!

hi, im just new to the sport, have taken lessons and now have my first big kite, but no one to kite with! i live in victoria and own a van so would love to come along to any Nitinat, Gordon or elsewhere missions. I only really need a buddy to help launch and land, but am down for beers too :)