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beginer kiter in Courtenay
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:47 am
by randrew
beginner level kite boarder ,like to talk to locals about Goose Spit and local kiting beaches ,
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:53 am
by Snarfer
Head down to the Goose Spit when it's windy - talk to the locals, by far the best way. You need to take lessons, that being said, so off to Nitinat until you're sure you can go upwind.
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:34 am
by Teabag
Randrew, I learn in South Padre island in 2013, then goose spit. There is an extremely important post on kiteforum you need to read.
(very good advice / tips about body dragging upwind at Goose Spit, since its different from the other places). Have a read and be safe out there.
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2380450
Ian
goose spit
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:15 am
by jhans
check out the facebook group. Comox Valley Kiteboard Crew.
Lots of friendly people there but as mentioned above, plenty of challenges learning at goose spit. Shallow water can be a challenge there sometimes but more-so, "off-shore" winds and plenty of unique obstacles downwind.
Stopping in a talking with locals is always great!
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:56 am
by GregK
Also some great info about Goose Spit here -
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Comox_Spit
OK, I wrote most of it, so I'm
just slightly biased .....
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