I am thinking about making a stopover in Boracay in early August. What are my chances of getting some wind? I searched the forum and people seem to talk about Jan/Feb being the best. Is there any wind in August? Thanks in advance.

I think you mean the Valley Isle...not the Emerald Isle

Check with the guys at Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport...I think they have some. If I remember right they have a Jimmy Lewis for demo...

A friend and I took a 4 hr lesson w/ action sports and they seemed to do a pretty good job. Spent a lot of time with us. I have heard good things about Kiteboarding School of Maui too. Sure there are other people as well.

Thanks for the info on the Naish SS. Think I am going to get one. On the Big Island...we really only ride at A-Bay and Kiholo. Summer is the better season as we have fairly regular thermals...but you need a big kite. Not a big scence here but still get some fun rides in. Sick Kona winds today w/ som...

I'd love to try it...but I'm on the Big Island. Thanks for the offer though Speaking of dings...how is the board holding up and/or how tough do you think it is?

I am jonesing to get a surf-style board and my tax refund is burning a hole in wallet...so I may just go for it.

So has anybody tried out the Naish SS 4'10" yet? I would like to get a directional that would fit into my travel bag...and this seems like a good option. People seem to like the 5'4" and 5'10"...but I haven't heard much on the 4'10" yet. I know it is maybe a little small...but I only weigh like 155 ...

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Banquet by Bloc Party is the one during the credits.

Have had good luck getting vacation rentals through vrbo. Check out some on the North Shore: http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/hawaii/oahu/north-shore. No hotels in Oahu except in Honolulu...must get B&B's or vac rentals. PM me if you want some personal recs. Wind is not as reliable but might...

My friends and I all took malarone with no problems. Got a little woosy if you didn't take it with food. Bug nets are key in Kenya.