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by JayR
Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Any newbies out there?
Replies: 6
Views: 1814

Friday pub night

Unfortunately I couldn't get out to the pub last night...working. Is this a regular Friday night meeting location/time? If so I'll be put next Friday
by JayR
Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Any newbies out there?
Replies: 6
Views: 1814

Any newbies out there?

I'm looking for newbie(s) like me who would like some mutual support rigging, launching, landing. I'm going to be starting at island view but plan to trek up to Nitinaht Lake once a week in May.
by JayR
Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: To glue or not to glue
Replies: 2
Views: 921

To glue or not to glue

So I have a new kite board (my 1st) and I'm about to screw the fins on. Do people lock tite them in place so you don't lose them? I'm looking to pack it up and take it to Maui in December (as long as the world doesn't end on 21 December)! My assumption is one would take the fins off to prevent ...
by JayR
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: New to the Kiteboarding
Replies: 5
Views: 1462

Thanks for the info and advice.
by JayR
Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: New to the Kiteboarding
Replies: 5
Views: 1462

New to the Kiteboarding

Hi All,

I'm new to the sport, took a week in January went to La Ventana and took lessons thru Elevation. I gotta say it was a blast! Now back on the island, a little nervous of getting out on the water. My main fears are 1) tides, 2) do I have the right kite for the wind and 3) what should I be ...