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New Girl Kite Boarder

WingsWoman - 19-10-2009 at 03:27 PM

Hi,

My name is Michele and I live in Charleston, SC. I am brand new to Kite Boarding and am here to hope to learn from you guys! Could anyone recommend a good beginners video and where to purchase?:wee: Thanks~ M.

Maven454 - 19-10-2009 at 03:30 PM

http://www.dakitez.com/servlet/the-Accessories-cln-DVD%27s/C... Has kite boarding DVDs. I've dealt with Dino before, he's a good guy.

If you can, consider finding a place to take lessons.

Maven454 - 19-10-2009 at 03:30 PM

Oh, and welcome to the addiction :D

mgatc - 19-10-2009 at 03:58 PM

Hi Michele and welcome to the forum.

Tridude on this forum would be an excellent resource for you since he lives in North Charleston. He has assisted many of us with our kiting education. Pay attention to any reference to "SoFKA". This is an affiliation of kiters from North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. We routinely meet at various locations including Folly Beach and Sullivans Island. My Avatar was taken at one of these meet-ups at Folly early this summer. These meet-ups would be a great opportunity for you to learn and see a lot of different types of kites and equipment. Water, land boarding, and buggying are all represented.

m

Bladerunner - 19-10-2009 at 04:04 PM

Welcome M,

It will help us to know your goals.

You can kiteboard on land and water. Do you plan on heading to the water ? If so, a formal lesson is a great idea. It speeds everything up a LOT + you are given all the important skills to take care of yourself safely.

carltb - 19-10-2009 at 04:16 PM

http://www.progression.me/ this series should help you out but nothing beats a proper lesson though.

airin - 19-10-2009 at 06:26 PM

Welcome Michele, its good to see another woman on the forum.

cheers,
Erin

Kamikuza - 19-10-2009 at 06:29 PM

Welcome! :thumbup:

stetson05 - 19-10-2009 at 09:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Maven454
http://www.dakitez.com/servlet/the-Accessories-cln-DVD%27s/C... Has kite boarding DVDs. I've dealt with Dino before, he's a good guy.


Dino is a great guy. I have sent business his way and they were very happy.

You might also check acampbell, he posts here and I think might be pretty close to you.
Angus Campbell
http://www.CoastalWindSports.com

I don't want to take business from Dakitez but if I had enough money to buy 2 kites I might buy one from each. Oh and a board and a buggy and some spare tires and .........:smilegrin:

Maven454 - 20-10-2009 at 03:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by stetson05
You might also check acampbell, he posts here and I think might be pretty close to you.
Angus Campbell
http://www.CoastalWindSports.com

I don't want to take business from Dakitez but if I had enough money to buy 2 kites I might buy one from each. Oh and a board and a buggy and some spare tires and .........:smilegrin:


Yeah, I would have mentioned Angus since he's closer, but all he lists is land based kite DVDs, none for water kiteboarding. Angus is awesome as well though, and I'm sure he could order one for you.

Thanks!

WingsWoman - 20-10-2009 at 06:13 AM

Thanks all for the warm welcomes and good advice! I need all the help I can get--smile! M.