Wednesday, April 27, 2011
It's official....
I am now a certified Asst IKO instructor. Two weeks and counting until I head to Hood River for the week and get my IKO Level 1 ITC certification....and coming closer to my dream of living in paradise teaching others how to ride.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Asst ITC Course started...
Yep, that's right. This weekend I started getting my Asst ITC in preparation of going to the Gorge in May from the 6th to the 14th......the last 5 days will be getting my IKO ITC Level 1 Certication. This is the first major step towards Becky and I moving out of the country and following our dreams.
I have also been offered a position, from Jeffro head of the UB Kiteboarding school, for this summer to be working as an instructor for Urban Surf's kiteboarding school. http://www.urbansurf.com/
Anyways, that is my update for now. Stay tuned....the season is just about to ramp up and be epic. I can feel it!
I have also been offered a position, from Jeffro head of the UB Kiteboarding school, for this summer to be working as an instructor for Urban Surf's kiteboarding school. http://www.urbansurf.com/
Anyways, that is my update for now. Stay tuned....the season is just about to ramp up and be epic. I can feel it!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
FAIL... but at least I was warm in my new suit!
So, Saturday, April 2nd, I made my first attempt at kiting the spring season. I am itching to get out there, so even though it was a warm 47 degrees Fahrenheit, I headed out for the season opener with my two buddies, Ross and Jeff Loki.
As, the title of the post suggests, I picked up a NPX Zealot 5/4/3. I love it. So much easier to get on and off, especially off, than my Mystic suit that is all shark skin. Here is what Ben Wilson has to say about the suit.
Anyways, the three of us head to Jetty island on a cold, somewhat rainy day....however, a northerly push was expected when a convergence zone passed up Everett followed by a high pressure system.
Needless to say, when we get there it starts hailing. Does this deter us in any way? Not a chance, especially with a still slightly drunk and close to being hungover, Ross, who willingly pumps up the inflatable and offer to row across.
The hail and drizzle stops, the high pressure moves in and it ramps up to a good 20mph. I grab my 10m RPM and my board at Ross's insistence that I hurry up. The inflatable does not have much extra room with 2 guys and gear...let alone multiple kites and boards.
I thought about taking my Liquid Force Twin Skim and my 13m Octane.......and here is where I made the big mistake...... In a hurry with the wind howling....I say screw it and leave them both.
BAD MOVE!
I get to the island and it dies off. Everyone else pumps up their big kites...13-15 meter kites, and head out. Good thing their session only lasted 15-20min, so I was not near as miserable.
However, regardless of bringing a big kite and big board.... Jetty island essentials!!!...I had already made a huge mistake! I had forgotten my kite leash...FAIL x 2!!!!
Somebody please put me out of my misery. Ok, maybe it wasn't that bad. Everyone else was hella cold after getting wet...and since I was dry, I was warm and toasty.
Another kiter even made me feel slightly better when he said to me, "You were the smart one waiting it out to see if the wind really kicked in....I'm hella cold bro."
I just left it at that...yeah right, I am the "smart one".
Anyways, first day out...epic FAIL...but we all have those once in a while. Let's call it spring cleaning....or getting the rust out of the kiting system. I can tell you this much though....when I got home, I walked in the house and walked right back out...leash in hand....and put that SOB in my car so as not to make that mistake twice.
Next stop....I need a powered ride to Jetty Island. In the works!
As, the title of the post suggests, I picked up a NPX Zealot 5/4/3. I love it. So much easier to get on and off, especially off, than my Mystic suit that is all shark skin. Here is what Ben Wilson has to say about the suit.
Anyways, the three of us head to Jetty island on a cold, somewhat rainy day....however, a northerly push was expected when a convergence zone passed up Everett followed by a high pressure system.
Needless to say, when we get there it starts hailing. Does this deter us in any way? Not a chance, especially with a still slightly drunk and close to being hungover, Ross, who willingly pumps up the inflatable and offer to row across.
The hail and drizzle stops, the high pressure moves in and it ramps up to a good 20mph. I grab my 10m RPM and my board at Ross's insistence that I hurry up. The inflatable does not have much extra room with 2 guys and gear...let alone multiple kites and boards.
I thought about taking my Liquid Force Twin Skim and my 13m Octane.......and here is where I made the big mistake...... In a hurry with the wind howling....I say screw it and leave them both.
BAD MOVE!
I get to the island and it dies off. Everyone else pumps up their big kites...13-15 meter kites, and head out. Good thing their session only lasted 15-20min, so I was not near as miserable.
However, regardless of bringing a big kite and big board.... Jetty island essentials!!!...I had already made a huge mistake! I had forgotten my kite leash...FAIL x 2!!!!
Somebody please put me out of my misery. Ok, maybe it wasn't that bad. Everyone else was hella cold after getting wet...and since I was dry, I was warm and toasty.
Another kiter even made me feel slightly better when he said to me, "You were the smart one waiting it out to see if the wind really kicked in....I'm hella cold bro."
I just left it at that...yeah right, I am the "smart one".
Anyways, first day out...epic FAIL...but we all have those once in a while. Let's call it spring cleaning....or getting the rust out of the kiting system. I can tell you this much though....when I got home, I walked in the house and walked right back out...leash in hand....and put that SOB in my car so as not to make that mistake twice.
Next stop....I need a powered ride to Jetty Island. In the works!
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