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What happened to boardercross?

Neptune — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:48:36 +0800

With all the interest in course racing in the Olympics, what ever happened to kite boardercross? This was supposed to be the answer to boring races at one time, but it seems to have died away.

Perth vs. Brisbane vs. Gold Coast

Neptune — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:35:34 +0800

Good'ay All!

I am a Filipina gypsy tourism student making my way around Aussie one state at a time! I've lived and studied in Adelaide and Tassie, but now I want to move to a city with warm beaches, constant wind, and a modern, bohemian lifestyle! I'm also a new kite instructor so I want to test my new wings teaching! Any advice about Perth, Brisbane, or the Gold Coast regarding lifestyle, wind conditions, and natural surroundings would be most helpful! Thanks!!!

Jungle Gypsy

Calling all mutant users

eppo — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:58:09 +0800

Hey bros.

whose on a mutant?
what type is it?
what do you like about it? what don't you like?
if you could have the perfect mutant what would it be?

PS i'm talking about kiteboards not disfigured women.

BWS : do they actualy have more power

puppetonastring — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:37:54 +0800

do BWS kites actualy have the power of a kite 2m bigger ?

Mid August - Coco's or Mauritius

ezza — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:16:51 +0800

Heading O/s for Kiting in August - narrowed down to Coco's Keeling or Mauritius.

Which is more reliable for wind?

Olympic Kiteboarding Rules and Coarse

Hausey — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:42:46 +0800

For those that are interested I thought I would provide some Links to Kiteboarding rules and coarses that the ISAF and IKA are thinking of using for the Olympics

The rules are Experimental and Subject to Change. They are also quite complex so anyone going to Townsville to compete should give them a read
http://www.sailing.org/28163.php

The Coarses look quite fun and it seem they will change over the event. The Medal Race
Series should be good. I hope they keep the optional Jump in
http://www.internationalkiteboarding.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4287&Itemid=266
They are under Coarse Format Infomation

Do u like waves?

huddy — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:41:53 +0800

How to add better grab rails for surfboard?

stamp — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:37:05 +0800

(I put this in Kiteforum.com, but would be nice to hear down unders' suggestions as well - thx!)

Hi,

I have a Tyrant 6'1 which I really like, BUT I need a solution to grab the board better from its rail during strapless jumps. The board is a bit slippery and although I put wax on near rails (top and bottom side of the board), I still keep missing the board in the launch or drop it during the jump.

I have seen that for example Choptop and Kipuna have a molded fatter rail on the top side of the board running parallel to the rail which would help a lot when grabbing the board.

So, any ideas what I glue/put near the rails to get a secure grab instead of dropping the board during grabs? Thin pad like front pad doesn't work, been there done it.

Any ideas appreciated!

Budget winter destination

Mr float — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:34:18 +0800

I live in Sydney and am looking for a kite holiday for 10 days in July or August that is not going to break the bank. Used to live in America and am accustomed to cheap kite holidays in DR, Mexico, and Costa Rica and am experiencing serious sticker shock.

All I can find so far are packaged trips to Fiji and Cook Islands that I can not afford. Any recommendations for the budget kiter?

Oh yeah, waves would be nice.

Kite selection

ezza — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:39:16 +0800

Hey i need some advice on gear im new so i wouldnt mind some advice from people more experienced im getting a new kite im looking at the naish bolt naish park slingshot rpm or north rebel i want to get something that will be good as i progress from begginer i want an allrounder for flat water and surf any advice would be awesome

BWS Kite road trip to Iceland

kernowkiter — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:37:39 +0800

Now that's gonna be cold if you fall in

Beautiful video photography..

Squids and Westerlies this weekend

ezza — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:18:29 +0800

Hi all David Here from Kite and SUP.

Would just like to say hi and that the Forecast for saturday this weekend is looking insanely windy, I write this as we will probably see gusts of wind exceeding 40 knts plus please help keep squids safe by repsecting the conditions know your ability and don't go out unless your confident in the conditions.
A great idea pre check all your safeties and make sure they work. Lets all help each other and have a great ride over the weekend..
Cheers Dave
Kite and SUP
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie's first fully approved kite school.
Looking out for the locals..

KTaA tour Asia local girl does well

Katoe — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:06:43 +0800

local Kurnel and Kitepower sponsored rider Alice Child has competed in the Asian Pro tour event in Pintag China and has won the course racing TT for woman , she also finsished 5th in the freestyle but for a bit of bad luck losing a board she should have finished 3rd ,

so good to see one of our Aussie ladies doing so well .

She was flying Ozone edges

Help I'm in coral bay exmouth with no kitr

Chris6791 — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:13:24 +0800

Help! I am on a family holiday in coral bay and my mate told me not to bother bringing my kite up. Got here yesterday, siting on the beach today and there are 4 guys out on 10s in butter. Doh!

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know anyone coming up to exmouth or coral bay in the next couple of days who wouldn't mind bringing up some excess baggage? My kit fits in one board bag. I am willing to pay any excess baggage and extra beers for inconvenience.

I can get it dropped anywhere in perth, and can pick it up coz I have a car

Going to Maui - where to stay?

Poida — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:09:14 +0800

Hi everybody,

I'm going to Maui next week and I'm looking for an apartment or house to stay for 10 days. Preferably Kahului or any other spot close to Kitebeach.

I don't know what to do with my surfboard, Airline can charge $100 for a board per flight and may be it would be cheaper just get anything old and use it there.

I hope my 9m kite would be enough and I don't need to have a smaller kite :)

Any feedback about places to go for dinner, what to see, etc is greatly appreciated.

Above the Bar Vs Below the Bar Depower. Hooked In

juicerider — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:06:00 +0800

Hi All,

I'm wondering if one system has an unbeatable edge over the other?

I have only used 4 kites (please, don't laugh) and this is my first season kiting. I like the waves and am happy popping over a few ramps and staying upwind. I'm no candidate for the PKRA.

Ocean Rodeo 12m 2006 C kite.
Rev 11m
Gaastra Jekyll 14m 2008
GK VSonic 11m 2008

The Rev was the only below the bar depower (BTB). but was by far the easiest system to use and the least cluttered. The others were MASSIVE, and out of reach and whilst launching, I had the Gaastra strap get caught on the starboard bar side more than once - talented I know - this can't happen with the rev bar. Also you can fully depower the rev in one go. The OR and GK also but with no handle and a big stretch and with the Gaastra you have to pump a few times to wind the LE in. And you better set it right on the beach, forget it while your on your way, it's just miles away. Since 2008 granted I've heard above the bar (OTBD) has co...

2013 Kite

giBiLatoR — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:19:04 +0800

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/kitesurfing/6048551.jpg

Thanks kiters, from a windsurfer

hamburglar — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:39:48 +0800

As a long time and serious competitive windsurfer and boat sailor and class organiser, I'd just like to give the kiters of the internet world a genuine "thanks" for behaving so well over the Olympic decision.

Given the flak sometimes flung around between windsurfers and kiters, I could understand it if some kiters had stirred the pot about windsurfing getting dumped, but instead the kiting world has been understanding, gracious and sympathetic as far as I can see.

Well done, thanks, and good winds.

Tight @ss kite repairs

richswing — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:51 +0800

Anybody got good ideas on DIY kite and gear repairs.

Just completed repairs on a kite I bought for next to nothing whose trailing edge was overworked big time. I bought a couple.of meterers of sticky back Dacron at about $20 per meter (1.5m wide), cut pieces out at about 180mm wide and the length the same as the width of.each panel. Used masking tape.to regidize the frail.material and carefully stuck each panel.down check.for creases and rinkle. Then used tent seam sealing glue toglue down corner etc.

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/kitesurfing/6023394.jpg

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/kitesurfing/6023396.jpg

/Img/Photos/Kitesurfing/6023399.jpg

Kite spots north of port Douglas

DirtDrive — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:32:57 +0800

Anyone know of decent beaches north of port Douglas?

Cocos Winner

pneucube — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:23:17 +0800

Congratulations on the win. I was nowhere near it but have a great time on MY holiday.

Sandy Bay Ningaloo, what size kite for September

sanpeter — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:26:44 +0800

We have just finished an Iko training course in Mui Ne, Vietnam and our next stop
will be Sandy Bay for all of September.
I was wondering if anyone could help me with some information on kite size for Sandy Bay. Im 80Kg and Sandys 55Kg and I'm assuming winds will be around 12 to 20knots. So I'm thinking a 7m and 10m or 8 and 12m with a 1.3 and a 1.4m board. I'm looking at maybe a Cabrinha Switchblade 2009 - 2012 model.
Any opinions out there.
Peter

Kite surfing ningaloo on an eastly

TurtleHunter — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:42:12 +0800

Can any one tell me a good spot to kite near coral bay on an eastly wind

Please help, honeymoon kiting destination required

myusernam — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:45:04 +0800

Hi there,

I live in WA and want some where I can go to on slight budget for my honeymoon in December.

A few boxes need to be ticked.

Great:-
beaches
Wind
Accom
Not to commercial
27 - 32 deg
And the hardest part.......not in a rainy/wet season

Please help any tip places or pics are welcome!

Thanks.

Europe in August

cauncy — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:18:50 +0800

Hi!
I am going to be in the Uk for a week and then travel down to Portugal for the rest of August. I wanted to maybe take a week getting to Portugal by going through France and Spain on the train and kite along the way.
I was hoping for some pointers on some awesome spots that people may know and if anyone is going to be in the Algarve of Portugal in the last two weeks of August.

Cheers!

Air China baggage experiences

incensesmoke — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:21:53 +0800

Hi guys,
say, has anyone taken a kitebag along on an Air China flight economy class in the last years? Just wanted to hear what your experiences were, if there was any hassle while changing planes etc.,how much (if any) you paid extra and whether the weight of the kitebag was taken from your luggage allowance?
I've a 3kite+board type bag to take along that's around 140cm in length.

Ta!

No wind fun

AndyEliotH — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:49:42 +0800

Ok so just wondering, due to the wind or lack ov it this holidays im keen on setting up something .. my dam is about 200x250 and i was thinking about setting up something in there.. i might chok up an old car and take off one. ataching a ski rope to the rim ? and starting her up and off u go.... mabey set up the slyder in there or build a few kickers ?? its only about 2 meters deep and is perfect realy... any furter ideas ? or is anyone keen on the idea could be a bit ov fun ??? use my dingy to pull the rope back to the other side... any ideas thoughts all info apreciated

$200 Registration Fee for Nationals - too much?

fly guy — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:19:54 +0800

I just want to throw this out to hear what others think about it.
Last year I was registered for the nationals for the race and for the big air comp. I paid $100. Unfortunately, the wind was very light and I wasn't able to get going on my 12m and the twin tip. The big air comp never happened because after the presentation most of the officials started to clean up and the riders on the water were left alone with their jumps.

However, I am just wondering how $200 can be justified when you already have to be an Aksa member paying $135. Overseas you pay around $75 for the nationals. I also remember that for the PKRA tour at the Gold Coast in 2010 the registration was under $100.

Let me know what you think without making unnecessary jokes ;-)
Cheers

Anyone ever been here?

bennie — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:54:20 +0800

Hello humans,

Just wondering if anyone ever been here

DURANKULAK in Bulgaria. Apparently they have pretty good winds.

Let us know if anyone can share any tips or anything like that.

Cheers,
Mike

The Daily Perth WA

sci — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:07:02 +0800

So I finally got around to putting an edit together from the fragments on my hard drive.

Enjoy