Lassing Park is such a desired kiting location for a couple reasons. One is the shallow nature of the riding area and sandbar which offers flat water. That sandbar is also appealing because that rider can find large waves just on the outside of it. LP also offers an ideal area to setup and rig our gear. The grass is great for setting our kites on and there's room out there for a number of riders to lay their lines out without getting in each other's way. I guess it doesn't hurt either that my classes are a block away! It works on NE,E,SE wind directions.
Gear Prices? Depends, really. I'm sure you could get into the sport for $1500 if you searched around for a good deal on new gear. Opinions will vary a bit.
Instructors? WatersportsWest.com offers great instruction. TritonKiteboarding.com also does a lot of instructing in the area as well. Both have websites and are active members on this forum. Maybe they can chime in for ya....
Last edited by Sean B; 09-26-2007 at 10:28 PM.
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