Inflate and deflate valves used to be available online. I think we got ours from a shop in the Gorge. Many years ago. May take some digging. Good luck.

Our hearts and prayers go out to her family. We watched her grow up at Nitinat and will forever remember her as a smiling, freckle-faced, beautiful soul. Sleep a gentle and safe sleep Mel. Christina and Joe

has anybody spent time kiting Boca Grandi in Aruba? End of Jan. for 2 weeks.

Please let us keep this wind model. I check it multiple times a day to plan windsport activities for the end of my workday, and for my days off. It is an invaluable tool. I also use it to plan fishing and other boating activities, which helps keep us safe on the water.

For those of you who have been to Barbados, are Long Beach and Crane Beach OK to kite? One of the hotels that got back to me said Long Beach wasn't good, and the other hotel is walking distance to it. Also, does anyone know if the local buses allow kite gear (boards) on the bus?

looking for feedback on a new board. I reeaallyyy loved my Litewave 125, and want to replace it with a similar board. Has anyone used a slingshot sx 122 or misfit?. Their reviews look good. What about the Zen 129? I'm not looking to do super tricks, just wave/chop riding and jumps(so far). All ...

any feedback on pivot vs. regular spreader bars? Is one better than the other or safer?

To fellow women kiters: I need to buy a kiting harness and would appreciate feedback on ones that fit and perform well for skinny little females. I've looked online at some seat harnesses, as I find waist harnesses not that comfortable from my windsurfing days. Can I put a new kite bar on my ...