good stuff man

had an awesome session on friday, now my kite wont pump up

:S


lets all get together this saturday?

elsan said...

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...)

Hey everyone. I'm new to kiting too, but I've had the privilege of having a patient boyfriend to teach me. If you're having trouble with your board skills, always start off by pointing your board downwind to get going, rather than upwind so much, and lean on your back leg. This helped me heaps. As you pick up speed, then you can dig your board in more upwind, but dont forget kite position - bring it back up to midday if you're going too fast. I'm now riding upwind and yesterday I did my first turns, so I'm stoked on the season already. But the biggest thing is kite control. I saw a few at Melville on Saturday having trouble holding their kites in the strong wind and had to do use the emergency depower to land the kite on the beach. Just make sure you know how to fly the kite before you attempt to get on the board. The more flying time you get, the easier it will be when you get on your board. Good luck to all out there and don't give up!

Hi Guys

Good to see there are a few people getting together. I am up for a kite and beer on Saturday if we can get some crew together. The wind is looking down at the mo but hopefully will pickup for us. At some stage in the future it would be good to start exploring the differest spots around here. Is anyone here heading to kite stock?

It's encouraging to hear that I'm not the only one with board issues! Also, thanks for the advice, I'm sorta ok on the theory, it's putting it into practice that's the problem!! :)
Currently I'm making the drive to Shoalwater (Penguin Is) because it's comparatively flat and usually pretty quiet. Was there today (got a bit too windy for me), and will be there tomorrow I expect. Making the most of the wind before it disappears.

Durks, you make a very good point. However the tickets are booked and I will follow the crowd. Enjoy the peace and quiet.

Yeah. I'll come down for a beer and say hello.

Cheers
Josh

I'm in to, thanks for organizing Nick.

ApatheticEnd said...

Yeah. I'll come down for a beer and say hello.

Cheers
Josh

I would like to come come down and say hello..
Im intersested in starting kiting, i have only had one two hour lesson, started body dragging and controlling the kite .. loved it...
and would love to learn more about how to size and purchase gear.... and get best value for lessons... etc... cya there hopefully...ps is it city beach or floreat groin yer meeting

Is anybody keen for Melville tonight? I've got to go to Singapore tomorrow so I'd like to get out tonight. Wind should be alright by 3 or 4. I should be able to make ti before 5.

WA Surf is holding a weeklong camp in Shark Bay starting the 8th of March. It would be an awesome trip and the guys are all really cool.

I'll be back on the 15th. I'm taking a week or two off to kiteboard most days and then heading to Canada for 2 weeks around the 30th.