Bob Stalker runs the Kite Ranch out by Lake Mac. Bob used to be an air traffic controller out at DIA but has since found his passion with kiteboarding and teaching others how to get into this fabulous sport. The Kite Ranch used to be based out of his garage next to his house (off the access road to Lake Mac) but he's recently just opened a new shop location right across from Access Road #2 (arthur bay).
Learning how to kite at Lake Mac can be a great experience with good wind. The beaches are wide and expansive with little to really hurt yourself on. The water is flat (usually) and not salty. Bob goes through the basics with you on safety and rigging up your gear. Then he takes you out to the middle of the lake with you following him on a jetski. You then swap places and practice your kiting skills far away from anything hard that you could slam yourself into.
He's carried BEST brand gear for the past few years, but it seems like he's recently started carrying Wainman, Ocean Rodeo, and CrazyFly. He has all the gear you need to get started. I've bought a kite and vest off him in the past. Strangely he still doesn't have shirts available. Give him a call/email if you're at all curious about getting into kiting. Knowledgeable, lives close by, and a friendly guy! read more
