David,

Tim's advice on getting used gear is a sound one. We will be
having our Kite Swap meet this coming May and that will be a good
place to start your shopping. I will be selling my two kites there as
well as a full package so do stop by and brouse around.

As for lessons....Pls. visit my website to get into on lessons
though I have to say that my lessons are NOT zero to hero...I have
the course outline on my website. I still advice going out of Chicago
or Midwest for aht matter to get good lessons....when I say good
lessons I mean lessons where the conditios are good. There a re lots
of qualified teacher that can tache you even within this forum but
having good teaching conditions is another story.

Cheers,
Gerard
www.chicagokiteboarder.com





--- In kitesurf-chicago@yahoogroups.com, "David McBride"
<david.mcbride@...> wrote:
>
> Tim,
>
> Thanks so much for the offer to join you in Corpus. Thing is, I
run a
> small business here in Chicago and April/May are my busiest months.
> My only free time is mornings between 7AM and 10AM, and parts of the
> weekend. A vacation in April is out of the question. Damn!
>
> Also, I have no gear besides this lame trainer kite. I need to buy
> everything. Can you give me some tips on this? Where can I get
what
> I need around Chicago? Most importantly, who can I get some lessons
> from in the Chicago/Michigan area on a weekend? Is there such a
> person?
>
> Thanks for your help. I'll be seeing you soon on a trip or Lake
Michigan.
>
> David
>
>
> On 4/2/06, tim grossnickle <tog0713@...> wrote:
> >
> > David,
> >
> > First, be careful with the rollerblades and the kite. Hope you
were
> > wearing a helmet as people have died with rollerblades and
kites...
> >
> > As for learning, you appear to have what it takes to become a
first rate
> > kiter...assuming you live... Best bet to learn is coming to
Corpus with us
> > and taking a course from Pro Kitesurf in Portland. We could help
you as
> > well assuming you have some gear. Suggest you buy some used
stuff before
> > you go....or in Corpus from Cline Street Sailboards. If you
need a board,
> > I can sell you a TOG for a good price.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Tim
> >
> > londomondostore <david.mcbride@...> wrote:
> > tim,
> >
> > i just joined this msg board today & can hardly stay in my seat
> > reading the posts about trips! i just learned about this sport,
and
> > have already purchased a trainer kite. i want to get into the
> > action this season and not miss a thing. i'm sure you think i'm
> > ridiculously funny, but and have already strapped my self to
> > rollerblades and zipped up & down the lakeshore path the whole
time
> > dreaming about getting a real kite & jumping in the lake!
> >
> > i'm sure i'll eventually find the answer i'm looking for in these
> > posts, but i would really appreciate any helpful advice or
direction
> > you could give me to fast track my way into the sport.
> >
> > thanks!
> > david
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In kitesurf-chicago@yahoogroups.com, tim grossnickle
> > <tog0713@> wrote:
> > >
> > > After our fun Corpus trip last year over Easter am planning to
go
> > down again this year leaving on April 11 and coming back on April
> > 18.... Staying at Motel 6 again even though they have dropped
the
> > weekly $200 rate. Phone 361.991.0120
> > >
> > > Think it makes sense to go to Corpus over Easter in April.
> > While 30 NOAA wind averages show an fractional increase in wind
> > power in May over April, my kiting/poleboarding logs over 15
years
> > show May to be pehaps our best kiting month in Chicago. In this
> > regard, I believe in the old poleboarding adage...."never leave
> > wind to find wind".... In the years of going to Corpus in April I
> > can't say I remember missing a day on the water with lots of day I
> > prayed it would stop blowing so we could get some rest from the
> > nuclear winds in April that on average blow harder than the North
> > shore of Maui during that period.
> > >
> > > If you want to hook up in Corpus over Easter, call my cell
> > 312.919.7566.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Tim
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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