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October 2023 by Anna Sibel
In the beginning I was quite sceptical to go kiting in a river as a beginner. But it turned out to be awesome! With the constant feedback via the radio I was able to improve a lot within 2 lessons. Meanwhile my boyfriend rented some gear which was also super uncomplicated. And besides all the kiting Dale and Erika are just super friendly and welcoming which gives the school a kind of community vibe. In the evenings after kiting we sat down shared some stories and watched the sunset. Coming back again will probably take some time as we a visiting from germany but this was definitely not the last time we've been here. Thank you for making our stay so awesome!
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October 2023 by Ryan Megaw
I had an amazing experience learning to kiteboard with SA Kitesurf Adventures this summer!! Dale is an incredible instructor....very knowledgable, always patient and he tailors his instruction to your own personal progression in the sport. Erika, with her always friendly and positive energy, was a pleasure to deal with in the office and on the phone when scheduling lessons. I interacted with the other instructors at the school and have nothing but good things to say about them all! I HIGHLY recommend SAKitesurf Adventures to anyone who wants to learn how to Kiteboard !!
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September 2023 by Jeffrey Bride
Our daughter (14 year old) did a 3 session kiteboarding package with Dale & Erika's team and it was exactly what she needed to get up on the board and start riding. SA Kitesurf has an excellent facility with easy access to a great sandbar: perfect for beginners. Excellent staff, very responsive and welcoming. We'll be back next summer!!
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September 2023 by Hilary Wahlen
We had a hydrofoil with towline lesson on a no wind day.Perfect scenario to 1- get use to the foil but 2- to feel the optimal spot and height.Great option for a beginner foiler as you don’t have to struggle with the elements of the Gorge.The instruction with Tanner was spot on. He has been doing this most his life. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to figure the foil, or simply work their foil skills.
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August 2023 by Chris S.
I couldn't recomend SA Kitesuef more. We were coming from out of town and Erika reached out and helped us find the best time to get wind. We did two days of lessons with Dale and they were amazing. He's right in your ear calmly reassuring you how to do everything. The location is so nice to learn in. Tons of thigh to Chest deep water. If anything is going wrong you can just standup. It makes it feel alot safer to learn.
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August 2023 by Worth Ellison
Had a blast Tow Foiling with SAK! Dale and Tanner are top notch instructors and took me from flailing to flying in one session! Highly recommended, thanks guys!
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July 2023 by sefra alexandra
It all makes sense why I have heard the legendary epic tales of the Columbia river gorge … glorious sunshine - endless wind & the best dang instructors in the country … to Dale / Ben / Tanner >>> you run a world class operation in the Valhalla of kiteboarding locations … paradise found <<< endlessly grateful! Blessins to all those who get to ride the glory of these winds + waters !
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July 2023 by Phillip Dougherty
What an excellent experience. Dale and Erika keep a great vibe in the shop for prep/breakdown, and the instructors are an incredible group. Props to Aiden, who kept joking with me and showing off some flashy moves to fend off frustration and keep the mood light. These guys know their craft, and have a great program.
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July 2023 by Mike Boyd
Dale and Ben were amazing. Location is gorgeous and perfect for learning. Nothing but positive things to say about the whole experience. My son and I shared the “Let’s Ride” lesson and were both up on the board on day one. AMAZING!Also, Ocean Rodeo needs to sign Ben to a multiyear sponsorship now!
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July 2023 by Carl Norman
I took lessons with Aiden, Dale, & Tanner. All great coaches. I can't wait to see these guys again, I'm almost there!Safe, friendly, empathetic, and really damn good at kiting.
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July 2023 by Ian Bishop
In 2019 SAK did an incredible job teaching me how to kiteboard so it only made sense to return to them this week and learn how to wing foil. The instructors at SAK Kite are outstanding. They are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to ensuring that I felt safe and had an enjoyable experience on the water. Their knowledge and passion for wind sports is contagious. The equipment provided was top-notch, and the instruction was tailored to my skill level, allowing me to progress quickly. SAK Kite has once again exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn wing foiling or kiteboarding.
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July 2023 by Joshua Mcknight
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful lesson with Dale, and Ben and Tanner. The sand bar is great for doing lessons and learning. Ben and Tanner were super nice and professional they were calm and super helpful and explained everything in ways we could understand. Being beginners. Their gear was nice and new and in great condition. We pretty much had the sand bar to ourselves for our lesson which was really nice. We’ve had a few lessons all over the place and these guys where top notch. Would highly recommend them! We will be back! Thanks again guys!
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June 2023 by Ben Jami
Would absolutely recommend!! Fantastic beginner kiteboarding learning experience with SA kitesurf. The sandbar is just a great beginner spot. I drove from seattle and dale was flexible with scheduling lessons when there was wind. My instructor Tanner was absolutely great. I was flying the kite in less than an hour, body dragging in less then 2 hours and was able to get up and do several board starts in less than 6 hours(second day of lesson) and was SUPER stoked! I learned a lot. enough to be independent in less than 6 hrs.
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June 2023 by Halsey Schider
I am a beginner / intermediate rider and new to riding in the Gorge so I booked a lesson with SA Kite Surf. The whole process was seamless and Erica, Dale and Tanner were all super! Scheduling was easy and the owner, Dale kept in touch before and morning off to confirm the conditions were ideal (which they were)! The instruction I received from Tanner was top notch - he’s a great teacher. We worked on setting up (I like his technique in running lines), worked on self launch / land, then worked on riding. Since I have ridden a hand full of times I really wanted to use the lesson to become familiar with the area and to figure out toe side riding and transitions, Tanner had me riding great - he was stoked for me and made learning super easy. Final note, Lyle Washington appears to be a perfect spot for all levels. The sand bar is perfect for newbies like me, you fall - no big deal, just standup! There is also deeper water and plenty of room accommodating for all levels. Thank you Dale and the entire SA team, y’all are great.
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March 2023 by Ali MirRasekhian
Took 2 days of lessons with Dale and had a great time. He got me up riding in our first session and just continued to help me improve through the weekend. Had an incredible time and he didn’t a great job with ongoing coaching. Couldn’t recommend enough
