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canadianboom
canadianboom
WA
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9 Jan 2010 4:05pm
I am looking for a beginner, like me, to go kite surfing with. I am a fast learner and have completed all my lessons.
Any afternoons or weekends are good. I live very close to City Beach but willing to travel anywhere around the Perth area. I have transportation to do down-winders once I master the "soon to be left behind" basics.
Bring it on!
Thanks.

xyze
xyze
WA
33 posts
WA, 33 posts
9 Jan 2010 8:15pm
Hey canadianboom,

Yeh I just finished my lessons with WAsurf but still have to purchase my own gear..Have a couple of friends who are keen to get into it but are taking their sweet time to do something about it.

Once I've got the gear I'll reply to your msg and meet ya down at the beach sometime..Pretty handy to have someone to go with to help with launching and the landing side of things..

Chat with ya soon!


canadianboom
canadianboom
WA
9 posts
WA, 9 posts
9 Jan 2010 9:44pm
Hey xyze
Cheers for your reply.
I got all my gear 2nd hand on seabreeze. I lucked out on a brand new '09 kite from Queensland for half the retail price and just bought a board locally yesterday. Keep looking and you will find some sweet deals.
I will try to go out tomorrow, wind permitting, and play around for a while.
As you said, it's always easier and more fun with another person.
Keep in touch..................
xyze
xyze
WA
33 posts
WA, 33 posts
9 Jan 2010 10:30pm
Yeh, it would be fun to go out there with some like minded folk..:-)

I'm saving up to buy a North package from WAsurf and wanna get the gear asap so I don't lose touch with what I've learnt thus far if you know what I mean..

Will let ya know once I'm good to go...:-)
MichaelBCott
MichaelBCott
WA
16 posts
WA, 16 posts
9 Jan 2010 11:04pm
Hi Guys, I have just moved to North Cott (today actually) and am looking for some kiting buddies. I have had a few lessons and have just got myself some Airush gear. Very much a beginner!
I am about 50m from North Cott/Swanbourne so can't wait to get out there.
Want to try and get out afternoons after work and weekends.
Let me know if either of you are keen.
Cheers,
Michael
diginoz
diginoz
WA
317 posts
WA, 317 posts
10 Jan 2010 10:32pm
wishing u guys luck on the water so watch out 4 the wind and show some respect 4 the rules ie the big 50m from swimmers . the other kiters will show respect back if they see u playing by the rules ,good luck
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
12 Jan 2010 4:36pm
hey guys

just had my lessons and got a airush switch board.


Waht kite have oy guys found good?

keen for a meet maybe organise bbq or something. im near city beach too..

canadianboom
canadianboom
WA
9 posts
WA, 9 posts
12 Jan 2010 6:49pm
Hey Nick7r
Another Newbie!!!! Sweet.
Yeahh, BBQ and a couple of chilly Millies sounds good. Lets find out if anyone in this forum is interested. Unfortunately I will be out of town this weekend but any afternoon sounds good to me.
When it comes to a kite, it is a personal preference what you want. Take in consideration what kind of kiting you want to do and your weight. I bought a second hand one. If you buy one, just in case you don't like it or you want to upgrade at some point in time or you trash it, it's worth spending a little less $$$ and then buy new or another one.
Hope everyone can make the BBQ!!!!
Cheers
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
13 Jan 2010 11:51am
prob heaps newbies on forum

maybe 23rd or something?

thats Australia day weekend?

mrborrego
mrborrego
WA
2 posts
WA, 2 posts
19 Jan 2010 10:51pm
Hey there!
Im also a beginner and looking for people like me.I at the moment learing to jump. I moving to Fremantle tomorrow to kitesurf around there for a week or so. But later I really like to go on a kitetrip up North.Anyone like to join? I dont have a car, but maby you do, or we get one or rent one.

Cheers Matt from Sweden
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
20 Jan 2010 11:19am
i possibly have the monday off if anybody is keen to get out..

ApatheticEnd
ApatheticEnd
WA
995 posts
WA, 995 posts
23 Jan 2010 2:26pm
I`m about to start lessons at WAsurf and i`ve saved the dough to buy all my gear. I should be ready to rock in a few weeks. I live and work in the city so an afterwork session is usually easy. I`ve been waiting to try kitesurfing for years and I`ve just been forced to give up motorcycle racing after a few nasty injuries. I`ve been in oz since moving from Victoria, BC in 08.

If you want another rookie Canuck to get out kiting with give me a shout.
Maloney
Maloney
1 posts
1 posts
23 Jan 2010 4:38pm
Hi, I've recently just moved to perth and am at beginner stage also but have the gear so let me know whenever you are heading out and I'll join. Dying to get out and up on the board
canadianboom
canadianboom
WA
9 posts
WA, 9 posts
23 Jan 2010 5:51pm
Myself and a couple of others that have replied on this forum went to Saftey Bay today and we are planing on going to Coogie Beach tomorrow around noon. Anybody interested in going and joining us is welcome. We are all learning to kite, no expectations from anybody. Just having some fun.
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
24 Jan 2010 1:53pm
im heading downto woodies today.

iv eogt a blue airsuh board. old 12m crosbow kite. come say hi if you see me drowning ;)
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
24 Jan 2010 1:55pm
we'll have to get together (non kiting) so we know who each other is.

what day is good fopr everyone and ill organise something
ApatheticEnd
ApatheticEnd
WA
995 posts
WA, 995 posts
24 Jan 2010 1:59pm
Sometime before Thursday would be good to grab a pint and chat. I could chuck a few beers in an esky and head down to the river after work. Beach seems to be a good spot to shoot the **** about kitesurfing.
canadianboom
canadianboom
WA
9 posts
WA, 9 posts
24 Jan 2010 11:12pm
Nick7r, are you still alive?
Didn't get your post till tonight. A get together would be awesome. Let's see when everyone has some time. Keep up the correspondence.
Some of us had some good times out on the water today. Winds were variable but didn't stop us from having a great session on Coogie Beach.
ApatheticEnd
ApatheticEnd
WA
995 posts
WA, 995 posts
25 Jan 2010 11:01am
Oh hell yeah. My work schedule changed so I've booked 4 hours with WASurf on Sunday!

Sweeeeeeet!
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
25 Jan 2010 2:09pm
I reckon BBQ saturday lunch for a meet. City beach?
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
25 Jan 2010 2:11pm
anyone going out today?

Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
25 Jan 2010 10:17pm
alright

im going to woodies tomorrow. Did anyone want to meet around 12ish before we head out?

ill be back on tonight so pm me. hoping we can get a group


Went out to pinaroo, thanks to everyone for their help.
ApatheticEnd
ApatheticEnd
WA
995 posts
WA, 995 posts
27 Jan 2010 12:00pm
I'm heading down to Saftey Bay from the city on Sunday around 11. I'm heading down for lessons but I can give someone a lift. I've got heaps of room in the car. I'll be coming back around 4.
canadianboom
canadianboom
WA
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WA, 9 posts
27 Jan 2010 7:51pm
Just to let you know that anybody who has replied to my original post here, is muchly appreciated. Keep it going. I have been in contact and kiting with some awesome Newb's who all have the same goal in mind, learn and improve with kitesurfing.
Let's see if we can get together on Saturday for a kiting session and a BBQ/beers. Please confirm if you are interested. Thanks all.
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
28 Jan 2010 9:58am
im in

might just have to be for the bbq tho.. ill be busy in the morning. can we name a place and time?
liana
liana
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
28 Jan 2010 12:25pm
Hey, another newbie here. I'm definately keen to find some buddies to kite with . . . .
elsan
elsan
WA
2 posts
WA, 2 posts
28 Jan 2010 5:18pm
Yup, I'm another one new to kiting, have had lessons at Pinnas, got some gear, now just need to get back out there! I sense that I may be even more newbie than some who've replied to this topic - kite skills: fine, board ability: zero - but I'll get there! Would be good to go out with others, my kite buddy up and left for Gero (swear it was nothing I said...)
asdf
asdf
7 posts
7 posts
28 Jan 2010 6:58pm
I have had a couple of lessons and want to go out more but none of my friends are really interested... i have my own gear and work away so i have days off. i live in freo and would be keen to get out for a kite ASAP.
Nick7r
Nick7r
WA
64 posts
WA, 64 posts
29 Jan 2010 8:42am
hey elsan, you sound about my level, sometimes i think im going backward

Anyone interested in meeting at WOODIES/COOGEE today? Should be there around 3.30/4



liana
liana
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
29 Jan 2010 4:29pm
Nick7r said...

hey elsan, you sound about my level, sometimes i think im going backward




That story sounds familiar - I think I'm about the same level as both of you. Prob won't make it out today but definately hoping to make it out both Sat and Sun if your keen?
ApatheticEnd
ApatheticEnd
WA
995 posts
WA, 995 posts
30 Jan 2010 3:19pm
I am so excited for my first two lessons tomorrow. Loking forward to joining a few of you for and after work session soon.
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