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Paggy
Paggy
QLD
7 posts
QLD, 7 posts
19 Feb 2008 10:34am
Hi Guys,

I am considering heading over to Fiji for a mini-break and I am just wondering what the conditions are like there for beginner-intermediate Kiting? and if its not so good if anyone can suggest a good spot to go? I am hoping to get 5-6 days of consistent wind 15- 20 Knots in a location that is easy to kite - I know I dont want much :) would be really keen to hear if anyone has any suggestions!
Branden
Branden
NSW
14 posts
NSW, 14 posts
19 Feb 2008 11:44am
I went over there last year with Glen from XSHORE. It was a great trip. Got lost of wind, rode some amazing places. Glen has alot of knowledge about FIJI and where to ride and what to look out for. You would never know some of the places existed if it wasn't for Glens knowledge. He organised the trip based on the tides which was important.

Some days the wind blew all day and all night for 2 or 3 days on end. Rode most of the days out of the 14 we were there.

We went in JULY/AUGUST last year. I know Glen is organising a few more trips over there this year.

Might be worth giving him a call.

boatbrokerpro.com/
fozzy
fozzy
SA
501 posts
SA, 501 posts
19 Feb 2008 3:04pm
Have a look at this. It may help in your decision making.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30161&SearchTerms=fiji

RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2898 posts
schmik
schmik
NSW
235 posts
NSW, 235 posts
20 Feb 2008 3:26pm
I'm not a huge fan of fiji. I went for 2 weeks (when i was a kiter but didn't take my gear).

In general, the beaches are not as nice as back home. They are short (ie the distance between the water and the end of the sand) and have big ass palm trees almost to the water line. This would have made launching, landing very difficult.

Also, being a small island, if someone doesn't ship it in then they aint got it. This results in a decent meal being rather expensive. Nice locals and great climate but i think for natural beauty Aussie can be beat.

mike
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