Big Winds is now stocked with the hottest 2008 gear from Dakine! We carry their full lineup of windsurfing products, from harnesses to travel bags to accessories, and this year it all looks as beautiful as ever. Not only that, we’re offering free shipping on all Dakine orders over $100. Some restrictions apply, but they’re all pretty smart and reasonable!

Our sales staff has years of on-the-water experience with this gear, and if you have any questions we’d be delighted to help you find your best match. We’ve been working closely with Dakine ever since opening our doors way back in 1987, and we continue to beam with pride as we represent this local brand in our shop.

Based right beside us here in beautiful Hood River, Oregon, Dakine’s world headquarters are down the street from Big Winds, and their warehouse for all of North America is less than twenty minutes away.

If you happen to want something from Dakine that isn’t listed, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to special order it for you. If it’s available at Dakine, it’s available from us!

Often overlooked, the lowly harness may be the most important safety item in your setup. If you’re still using your old windsurfing harness for kiteboarding, it could be time to consider upgrading to a true kite harness. What’s more, if this has been your first season of kiteboarding, by this point you might be ready to make the move from a seat harness to a waist harness!

There are some things to look for when choosing your kite harness. You’ll want stainless steel rings for attaching your kite leash, a solid kite-specific spreader bar with a flared “nose” to prevent inadvertent unhooking, and a nice handle on the back so your sweetheart has something to hold onto. Even if you’re past the beginner’s stage (or gave up your sweetheart to take up kiteboarding), the handle makes it easy to haul your harness to your favorite launch spot.

We’ve got some heavy-duty pricing going down with our current stock of kiteboarding harnesses, so check out our selection and give us a call! We would love to help you choose the right harness for your riding style and ability level. Plus, all of our discounted prices are not reflected on our website. Call us for the best price and selection!

Phew! We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls about these guys, but finally they’re here! We just got our first shipment of Pro-Limit’s kiteboarding harnesses for 2007, and man are these things comfortable!

For guys we’ve got the Felix Waist and the Kite Seat Pro, and for the ladies we’ve got the Pure Girl Kite Seat and the Pure Girl Kite Waist.

When comparing Pro-Limit harnesses to other brands, keep in mind that these guys include a kite-specific spreader bar!