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Bens in Perth for a free clinic

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Created by puppetonastring > 9 months ago, 1 Feb 2012
puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
1 Feb 2012 2:12PM
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Judging by the turn out at the Kitestock Surf Clinic presentation there will be lots interested to hear that Ben Wilson will be back next week offering a free wave riding clinic at Contacios Beach on Tues. Wed. or Thurs. (first suitable day) at wind o'clock.
The clinic will be followed by a quick downwinder to Trigg where will meet up for a debrief sausage sizzle.
Phone 0430 966 397 to book a place - places allocated 1st in best dressed.

Slack
WA, 685 posts
1 Feb 2012 6:24PM
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Great idea

richswing
WA, 724 posts
1 Feb 2012 7:24PM
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Brilliant Idea!

What about us weekend warriors?

I know its a bit early to ask but any idea on the times?

Cheers
Rich

toppleover
QLD, 2067 posts
1 Feb 2012 9:29PM
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Would be geat to have one on the Sunny Coast as well.

spot1
WA, 1588 posts
2 Feb 2012 7:30AM
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why dont we just forget about the wind and have some drinks and a barby

Oris
WA, 127 posts
2 Feb 2012 10:20AM
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Who is Ben?

ok
NSW, 1089 posts
2 Feb 2012 2:33PM
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Oris said...

Who is Ben?


ben dover dont you know him?

Sir V
QLD, 490 posts
2 Feb 2012 1:52PM
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toppleover said...

Would be geat to have one on the Sunny Coast as well.


yeah man, get it organised

Oris
WA, 127 posts
2 Feb 2012 12:17PM
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ok said...

Oris said...

Who is Ben?


ben dover dont you know him?



No, Sorry OK don't think I have met any of your friends.

Oris
WA, 127 posts
2 Feb 2012 12:37PM
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ok said...

Oris said...

Who is Ben?


ben dover dont you know him?



I get what you trying to say know OK

Ben dover Wilson (But I don't think its that kind of clinic OK)

Fooosh
WA, 563 posts
8 Feb 2012 1:04AM
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Jokes aside, I had a great time today! Thanks for giving your time and energies for us. Paid my dues with an inverted kite and some small bruises on shins and forearm.

Not sure at all about my attempts at 360s, 180s or even tacks and little ollies but Ben and Ryland were very patient instructors. Thank you! I've certainly got more material to play with and I'll be trying to get 'whipped' onto a wave now and park the kite.

BBQ and beer, decent wind and magnificent sunset all good too, enjoyed with some awesome company. Thanks Phil!! (at least for the first two unless you've got some connections we don't know about... you do look a bit like the Huey pics on the Kitestock merchandise....)

I feel the looove!!!

(Will upload a little vid tomorrow)

dave......
WA, 2119 posts
8 Feb 2012 9:19AM
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Thanks to dot com, Cracker and Puppet for an excellent clinic yesterday. There was a wide range of levels and the guys catered for everyone. Ben spent time explaining kite position very thoroughly with the aid of a training kite and then both Ry and Ben both showed examples of riding down the line. The group was then divided into two based on a gybing clinic and tips from Ryland as people were riding. They were also available to give tips on anything you asked about, mine was on unstrapped jumps with grabs.
I also saw a strange "noise" in the sky. A low aspect open C SLE prototype with a very different bridle configuration than whats on the market. Looks the goods.

10/10.

Poida
WA, 1921 posts
8 Feb 2012 9:33AM
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That was a great arvo,
Thanks to ben, ry and phil for the clinic
Perfect wind for practicing some new skills

Ps. Did anybody join with the French dutch backpackers for their full moon party. At 6.30 they were having shots of honey liquor so not sure if they got to see the full moon, hehe

Fooosh
WA, 563 posts
8 Feb 2012 9:58AM
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Yea, and I got laid!! BTW French flag = vertical Blue / Red / White. Horiz = Dutchies. Swear one guy looked like Ruben Lenten!

(Actually, I just rounded the night off with a quiet gelati . Stamford Arms looks like it has had an upmarket makeover. Mind you, I never was brave enough to venture in before because it looked d a r k.)

Vid posted at www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/Video-Wave-Clinic-Scarborough-WA-Feb-7-2012/

G-rated!

Poida
WA, 1921 posts
8 Feb 2012 10:15AM
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oops, fixed that

Gstar
WA, 391 posts
8 Feb 2012 10:53AM
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Poida said...

That was a great arvo,
Thanks to ben, ry and phil for the clinic
Perfect wind for practicing some new skills

Ps. Did anybody join with the French dutch backpackers for their full moon party. At 6.30 they were having shots of honey liquor so not sure if they got to see the full moon, hehe


Full moon is tonight! Smokers eh!

Lambroast
WA, 177 posts
8 Feb 2012 12:39PM
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Sounds like it would have been great....

Thanks for the call Puppet... Thought I was 'on the list'...



'roast

spikeysteve
WA, 84 posts
8 Feb 2012 5:39PM
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Thanks for the clinic guys

had a great time, much to work on, love getting new stuff to wrap my head and body around



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