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Hi guys!

My name's Raphael I'm from Belgium and do kiteboard since 4years now.
This summer I come to SF to begin a 2 mounth trip in the west coast ( SF, Burning man, Yosemtie, Death Valley, Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Grand Cannyon and back to SF). I was looking for severals info about SF when I saw that kiteboarding was allowed near the Golden gate. Maybe routine for you , but as a european/amateur kiteboarder that would be a great moment and a nice picture if someone allow me to ride his kite, cause I won't take all my kite stuff for one picture ;-) and my trip is a very lowbudget so I would prefere no rental.
About my kiteboard level I'm really ok don't worry, even if I can do some unhook etc.. I won't with your stuff! I just want a picture of me on the water and the bridge behind , a gentle ride.. I ride liquid force havoc with a Naish Thorn but anything would be great !!

I'm in SF from 21 to 26 August.

So if someone want make my dream come true , be a kind of Santa , please tell me !

I'm sure one the Crissy crew will loan their gear to you. Just show up when the wind is building and ask for either Jono or Jeffrey, then you'll have a choice of either a wetsuit or drysuit! :P

I don't know my schedule yet, but if I am available if/when you go out, I'll come over and take some shots of you. Shoot me an email

-Chris

http://www.cassidyimaging.com
chris@cassidyimaging.com

hey Chris,
I've been keeping an eye out for your pictures from Crissy, are they up somewhere?

Hi Raph

From one Belgian to another Belgian - if you're travels bring you down to L.A., shoot me a message and you can use my gear here (Vegas kites). It's not as good as Crissy Fields (I miss the place dearly) & making a massive jump right under the Golden Gate bridge ... but still very nice. Nice waves and plenty of dolphins to chase.

Don't go out by yourself though in the Bay (tides etc can surprise even the most experienced rider). Happy to help with some additional direct contacts in San Francisco who can navigate you out. Philip

kailuakiter wrote:hey Chris,
I've been keeping an eye out for your pictures from Crissy, are they up somewhere?

They have not been posted yet, but I did submit most, if not all, of them to Evan. I'll be posting them on http://www.cassidyimaging.com, but it might be a couple weeks because I have a lot going on right now. My apologies.

BayAreaKite wrote:I'm sure one the Crissy crew will loan their gear to you. Just show up when the wind is building and ask for either Jono or Jeffrey, then you'll have a choice of either a wetsuit or drysuit! :P

What/who is Crissy crew? Where do I have to show up ? Any mail adress?

By the way I really appreciate the enthousiam of you replied here or via private message!

Thank you guys!