With the forecast showing a few days of "good" NW winds are there any reasons/cautions that you need to be aware of before going out in them?

Just asking as I never seem to see many people kiting in a NW and wondered if there was some reason for it.

Thanks everyone.

Cheers Caution.

I normally kite at Pinnaroo and couldn't see any reason why a NW wouldn't work there; like you say about Scarbs it's just the opposite tack.

my best advice is to check the forecast wind strengths. if they talk of possible strong gusts during showers or thunderstorms its probably not an idea to go kiting. this is mainly during the winter months. if its a bit overcast i tend to check the wind strengths off the back of the islands. if it has rained i check the max wind strength during that time. if you notice big increases 30kn plus it is possible their may be squalls that day. not much fun kiting looking over your shoulder. best advice is avoid rainy days or possible thunderstorm forecast days.

Thanks for all the top tips guys!

I must admit I only really go out when the wind is looking tops and there are no showers around. I think I'll stick to that; especially when there's some nice looking days around the corner.

Just really wanted to check if it was possible to go out in a NW, but judging from the feedback it probably isn't worth the risk.

Once again thanks everyone for answering my question.

Safe kiting!

Love em