Hello, I've been doing my research and obviously if I was to ask for any pointers, y'all would suggest taking lessons. I'm all for that, but kiteboarding isn't too big in my region and I can't seem to find any places locally to teach me.
I live in new Orleans and Pensacola, Fl is a 3.5 to 4 hour drive. Any tips or websites to find a shop any closer?
Thanks in advance
New to kiteboarding, need a school!
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Re: New to kiteboarding, need a school!
I'd suggest getting a lesson, not only for your safety, but you'll be up and riding with confidence more quickly.
There's a small, but great community of kiters in Gulfport/Biloxi and the learning conditions are pretty tough to beat - almost empty beaches, and shallow water out for hundreds of yards.
I'm not sure who's giving lessons there these days, but Tommy or Scott at Gulfport Board Sports should be able to put you in touch with an instructor.
Pensacola is a bit more of a drive from the Big Easy, but the emerald green waters and sugar white sand are hard to top.
Once again not certain who's instructing there now, but Travis and Megan Glover, who run Kiteboard Cafe (you can find them on Google/Facebook) know pretty much everyone in that area and can probably connect you with your new sensei.
BTW, there are some kite boarding demo days going on in FWB, FL and Gulfport Aug 25 and 26.
If you're interested, those I've mentioned above should be able to help with when and where exactly.
There's a small, but great community of kiters in Gulfport/Biloxi and the learning conditions are pretty tough to beat - almost empty beaches, and shallow water out for hundreds of yards.
I'm not sure who's giving lessons there these days, but Tommy or Scott at Gulfport Board Sports should be able to put you in touch with an instructor.
Pensacola is a bit more of a drive from the Big Easy, but the emerald green waters and sugar white sand are hard to top.
Once again not certain who's instructing there now, but Travis and Megan Glover, who run Kiteboard Cafe (you can find them on Google/Facebook) know pretty much everyone in that area and can probably connect you with your new sensei.
BTW, there are some kite boarding demo days going on in FWB, FL and Gulfport Aug 25 and 26.
If you're interested, those I've mentioned above should be able to help with when and where exactly.
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Re: New to kiteboarding, need a school!
Great thank you. That is exactly the information I needed. I've contacted tommy from the Gulfport board shop, but when I went there it was an older man running the shop. I'll have to set up a lesson with him. Thanks again
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Re: New to kiteboarding, need a school!
Hey Chickenwing..welcome to the sport. Thank you for taking advice, and thank you for taking a lesson.
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Re: New to kiteboarding, need a school!
www.spikite.com
South Padre Island, TX is a 12 hour drive from NOLA, but a quick flight on SW Air to HRL. Oct-Dec
Come see us and we will stoke you out on kiteboarding!
South Padre Island, TX is a 12 hour drive from NOLA, but a quick flight on SW Air to HRL. Oct-Dec
Come see us and we will stoke you out on kiteboarding!
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