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Hey,
Even though I am a new kiter, my kiting addiction is well and truly entrenched. I am wondering how the hell you seasoned kiters make it through winter with no/not much wind?
What's the secret? What other fun, adrenaline filled activities do you get up to during the winter?
Suggestions welcome.
S  |
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You could head north cairns nice and warm with reliable ish winds [ im hoping to watch the nationals and get some kiting in ], cable park at logan , i do dirt bikes too .
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yea hey,
after having first leson,March last year,kitted through winter determined to be ready for summer, payed off ,just had to be ready to go with the wetsuit in hand whenever there was a bit of wind . had some awsesome sessions ...
Tezza
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sounds like an idea
what sort of wetsuit would you recommend, short or long sleeve?
and how cold does it really get?  |
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I hate the cold and l kited last winter in a 3/2 steamer.
Velcro around the legs works a treat to prevent balloon legs and to keep a little more warmth
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Surf, Gym and a fun girlfriend!
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I have been build a big light wind board, used 12m marine ply it's kept me busy hoping to get a 10-15 knot day to try it out with my larger kite.
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I'm far from a "seasoned" kiter, certainly addicted to kiting and a wind junkie now though! 
For me, when theres no wind....I waterski, wakeboard and barefoot.
And beer..........lots of beer!  |
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Get one of these!!!!!
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Mountain Bike
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Hey hopey iam with you on the water ski where is the photo taken or is that a secret spot looks sweet as for a foot .
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suface2air said...
Hey hopey iam with you on the water ski where is the photo taken or is that a secret spot looks sweet as for a foot .
Not really a secret spot mate, but lets just say its a lake within a 2hr drive radius of Brisbane CBD 
Im fortunate enough to have a piece of land and a cabin on the water, that view is from my deck
If you dont mind the cold, winter is the go to ski and barefoot. Not many boats about, so the water is usually glassy!
Ive kited there too occaisionally, I always take my Zephyr up there just in case the wind picks up and the skiing is crap. Gets a bit gusty with the surrounding hills as you would expect. I have been going there regularly for the last 25 years, and Ive never seen anyone kite there before, and wouldnt recommend it without boat support.
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Come to Aitutaki on a kitesurfing trip!
Check out Aitutaki images on google.
If you are intereted let me know and i can give you more details.
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KiteGal said...
Hey,
Even though I am a new kiter, my kiting addiction is well and truly entrenched. I am wondering how the hell you seasoned kiters make it through winter with no/not much wind?
What's the secret? What other fun, adrenaline filled activities do you get up to during the winter?
Suggestions welcome.
S
Wait for winter westerlies....
buy new kites....
go surfing....
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Hmmm...great suggestions. Am thinking mountain biking, dirt bike, and would love to give wakeboarding a go. How much for a 2nd-hand dirt bike, suitable for beginner? Any suggestions on which type of dirt bike to get?
Thanks,
S |
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I have a 140cc pit bike , $450 . manual , 14 \12 inch wheels . can try it first , pm for more info kitegal . at gold coast but can deliver to brissy .
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KiteGal said...
Hmmm...great suggestions. Am thinking mountain biking, dirt bike, and would love to give wakeboarding a go. How much for a 2nd-hand dirt bike, suitable for beginner? Any suggestions on which type of dirt bike to get?
Thanks,
S
buy a mountain bike instead - keeps you fit and costs nothing to run...
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Hey S, Ill show you our secret winter spots. Wetty is a must. We got out today, awesome sesh.
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Get a SUP
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get your fix in the warm windy paradise of Mauritius with us.
here is an album from last year
http://web.mac.com/oceanbluesky/Mauritius_2011/Welcome.html
Here is the link to the trip details this year
http://kitethrills.com/explore-mauritius-with-kitethrills/
the winds in winter in SE QLD are still there - youve just got to be more determined and flexible to take them when they happen. Also a thick wetsuit.
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when is the windy season? when does the wind return?
I'm moving to Brisbane for work quite shortly and there is only so much I can carry before I run out of luggage space.
normally I'd never *not* go somewhere with my kites... but given the wind would you say I'm better off bringing my mountain bike over with me (I ride quite a bit) and shipping my kites by sea? Takes 2 - 3 months to arrive.
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The NE winds should start to turn up around September or if we are lucky they can come as early as late July.
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Not a good place for a new kiter. And it wont be a secret spot if we show everyone now will it. 
Lartay said...
Hey S, Ill show you our secret winter spots. Wetty is a must. We got out today, awesome sesh.
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Kitegal :I am wondering how the hell you seasoned kiters make it through winter with no/not much wind?
Shopping cart handle passes
LOTS OF THEM
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Tunsis.. Bring the bike. NE winds if we are lucky, could start as early as late August. There are some good trails close to brissy. ie Mtn Joyce and Daisy hill. there is a bit of a crew of kiters forming on the goldcoast that will be trying to get through winter mtn biking. No surf, no wind... but plenty of sunny days. Ship the kite
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tunsis said...
when is the windy season? when does the wind return?
I'm moving to Brisbane for work quite shortly and there is only so much I can carry before I run out of luggage space.
normally I'd never *not* go somewhere with my kites... but given the wind would you say I'm better off bringing my mountain bike over with me (I ride quite a bit) and shipping my kites by sea? Takes 2 - 3 months to arrive.
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pablofet said...
tunsis said...
when is the windy season? when does the wind return?
I'm moving to Brisbane for work quite shortly and there is only so much I can carry before I run out of luggage space.
normally I'd never *not* go somewhere with my kites... but given the wind would you say I'm better off bringing my mountain bike over with me (I ride quite a bit) and shipping my kites by sea? Takes 2 - 3 months to arrive.
Bikes a good option loads of good mtb tracks
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For winter I have started training again - somehow - I get less injuries as a noob kiter lmao... anyone up for some sparring ;p
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I'm with the dirt-bikers. Winter is the perfect time for it - less rain, cool weather so you're not steaming in your protective gear, better excercise than you might imagine and you can't beat the adrenaline!
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^^^ bullshark bait
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