Hey steveo, it would be great to have some company on those walks of shame. I live in Nanaimo but will be back in Victoria over xmas/ny. Let's try and meet up for some Kiting.

Wish I could make it! I don't get back into the country until the 20th but I will be attending any future events at RVYC, that's where I first learnt how to sail as a kid.

Depending on the brand you can get new gaskets at MEC. I replaced a kokatat neck gasket with AquaSeal.

Cut your old neck gasket down to about 5cm remaining. Stretch it out over a pot or other object that will sufficiently hold it and stretch it.

I put my new gasket on the outside of the old ...

@gabe

Thanks a lot, that link was really helpful. It's a big commitment to get new gear so I want to make sure I'm getting the right stuff.

I'm looking at the Cabrihna nomad 2011, 9m and 13m. Trying to get by with a 2 kite quiver. I'm 185 pounds.

What sort of kites have you found the best for your area?

Currently I'm riding a 2007 North Rebel 10m in the Colima area in Mexico.

I'm hoping to get a new kite or two when I get back to the island and was curious what people like?

Hey guys, I will be getting to La Ventana next week, hope I see some of you on the beach.

That wiki style page is a great resource. That's exactly what I was looking for. It looks like there's quite a few options around that area which is great.

Awesome Sandra, can't wait to get back and get out on the water with you.

Does anyone have any advice for the go to beaches around Nanaimo? I am looking at places for rent right now and would like to get one close to a consistent local spot, Dec - May.

Thanks Greg, yeah it seems like the two schools I had found in Victoria were closed down for the season. If only we could all just travel south when we wanted to!

Hey guys, I will be moving back to the Island in December and I'm excited about the idea of living so close to the beach so I can get out kiteboarding.

I will be going to school in Nanaimo but was thinking of renting a place close to Parksville for the ease of access to Columbia beach.

I learned ...