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MDickerson
NSW
Australia
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Posted 02/08/2010, 8:49 pm
   
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Hi Guys,
I am planning on taking a six day car trip between Arlile beach/ Witsundays and Cairns. I am taking some of my kiting kit allong, and would appreciate some pointers to some of the good kite spots on this route.
Also, as I can probably only take one kite <Insert Jetstar related bagage curse here>, I am trying to figure out if I should be taking my 11M or 14M (I weigh 90KG). What are the wind conditions normally llike in late August?
Thanks for your help,
Matthew.
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kiter zac
QLD
Australia
284 Posts |
Posted 02/08/2010, 9:22 pm
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| The only place you need to know is Alva beach. |
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sandblaster
QLD
Australia
22 Posts |
Posted 02/08/2010, 10:13 pm
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Northern end of Queens Beach near inlet at Bowen is worth a look, had a good kite there a few weeks back.
Alva looks great if get right wind and tide working for you. Unfortunately I was there in 12 knots with outgoing tide.
Mission Beach- nice beach but kiting in chop. Dunk Island has potential.
If you can, continue your trip up to Cook Town, you wont be sorry. Have fun. |
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MDickerson
NSW
Australia
36 Posts |
Posted 03/08/2010, 2:01 pm
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Guys thanks for pointing me to these beaches both Mission Beach and Alva look fantastic, now lets see if I can choose the best kite.
Matthew |
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MDickerson
NSW
Australia
36 Posts |
Posted 16/08/2010, 9:22 am
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Guys, for Alva and Mission beach, given the conditions in late august, would you take a 11M or 14M kite? (I weigh 90Kg, Intermediate skill rider).
Thanks - Matthew.
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matt camo
QLD
Australia
78 Posts |
Posted 16/08/2010, 10:14 am
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mackay has many different spots the river on the outgoing tide is always a favourite.
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BennyB12
QLD
Australia
393 Posts |
Posted 16/08/2010, 11:31 am
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backing up the northern end of queens beach at bowen. Its called the don river.
Mid to high then back again will see you with butter conditions for the twin tippers and bashable wind chops or launch pads outside the banks. Good times.
The only downside is the resident croc but you dont fall do you? I asked a local dude and he didnt seem to worry to much. I think the further north you go all the logs have teeth anyway.... Have fun bro.. |
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kiter zac
QLD
Australia
284 Posts |
Posted 16/08/2010, 11:46 am
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| take both 11 and your 14. you cant tell up this way which one you will need. |
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sleek1
VIC
Australia
654 Posts |
Posted 16/08/2010, 12:07 pm
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| flying fish point.east of innisvale |
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Saffer
VIC
Australia
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Posted 16/08/2010, 12:43 pm
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| Cungulla is another place to check out. |
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prea
QLD
Australia
122 Posts |
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INTHELOOP
QLD
Australia
836 Posts |
Posted 16/08/2010, 2:10 pm
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Bowen, Mackay, ALVA, Cungalla, Pallarenda, Nelly Bay, Lucinda,
give us a bell once you come closer to Alva
cheers |
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neoniphon
QLD
Australia
442 Posts |
Posted 17/08/2010, 7:08 pm
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check the weather right up until 2 hours before you leave. The forecasts are reasonably good these days. If a solid strong wind warning is forecast and you are going to be somewhere sticking into the wind flow - think about the 11m. Otherwise, go the 14m if you are 90kg.
QLD coastal = 15-20knots most of the time
QLD outer reef = 25-35 knots most of the time |
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