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lex123

NSW

511 posts

lex123

NSW, 511 posts

20 Jun 2007 2:10pm

Any newbies in the northern beaches area?

The guy i usualy kite with is going away for a bit and i dont think i want to try my hand at self launching, + its just dangerous doing it alone.
Im still working on the getting up on the board part.

So if any northern beashes kiters want to meet up sometime next week weather permitting for a session let me know.

Cheers

Uncle Rico

NSW

200 posts

Uncle Rico

NSW, 200 posts

20 Jun 2007 10:11pm

just go to longreef or narrabeen beach if there is wind, if the wind its good enough someone will be there to help.

when you get a bit better, fishermans beach will become an option. its not ok to learn there though.

PS - dont learn / kite at manly :)

cheers

lex123

NSW

511 posts

lex123

NSW, 511 posts

20 Jun 2007 11:22pm

yeh, iv been going to long reeef and narrabeen. The reason i posted "newbies" is because i didnt want to burden any experianced kiter. I can imagin how hard it is to constantly be keeping an eye on a learner and helping him launch land etc.

user

1140 posts

user

WA, 1140 posts

20 Jun 2007 9:25pm

If you are kiting on your own,you are going to the wrong place,or the wrong time!

Just go where others are kiting. If the wind is any good someone will turn up.
Self launching is not really dangerous...as long as you know what you are doing.It sounds like you don't know what you are doing. Have you had a proper lesson ?
Its really bad to be trying to learn with another newbie,the blind leading the blind.....double trouble !

Once again,just go where other kiters are and watch how they do it.
You could even ask them to explain what they are doing.

peanuticus

NSW

341 posts

peanuticus

NSW, 341 posts

21 Jun 2007 2:31pm

dude. if your at long reef just come up and say hi, there are heaps of friendly kiters and we'd rather you came and said hi and got some help when you need it. All the guys that kite there are all friendly and won't give you and stick.

It also helps to know peoples names if they ever have to come and rescue you. ;)

seriously don't worry about it

Pete

lex123

NSW

511 posts

lex123

NSW, 511 posts

21 Jun 2007 3:28pm

nice to know pete.
I Was at Narrabeen this morning droping my mum at work, looked pretty nice besides for a westerly. Didn't see any kiters though. What colour kite do u have?.

user

1140 posts

user

WA, 1140 posts

21 Jun 2007 6:54pm

Well there you go!No frigin idea!

Narrabeen in a Westerly ??? WTF?

You did not see any kites because YOU CAN'T KITE at a surf beach when its offshore!

Mate,you are headed for big trouble if you don't heed our advice!
Go somewhere that there are OTHER KITERS !

stamp

QLD

2800 posts

stamp

QLD, 2800 posts

21 Jun 2007 8:57pm

ease up user

jock74

QLD

353 posts

jock74

QLD, 353 posts

21 Jun 2007 8:59pm

jesus christ Stamp who's that a picture of

lex123

NSW

511 posts

lex123

NSW, 511 posts

21 Jun 2007 9:14pm

User, i said "BESIDES for a westerly" I have done my research, u should do some yourself on manners.

stamp

QLD

2800 posts

stamp

QLD, 2800 posts

21 Jun 2007 9:25pm

my ex-girlfriend before she got fat

quote:
Originally posted by jock74

jesus christ Stamp who's that a picture of

mharmelink

NSW

11 posts

mharmelink

NSW, 11 posts

21 Jun 2007 9:32pm

Been out on the Pitt @ Barren Joey this arvo and caught a couple of south westerly down winders. The flat water left to BJ is a good spot for beginners and best with a south westerly.

Cyah
Michael

user

1140 posts

user

WA, 1140 posts

21 Jun 2007 8:51pm

quote:
Originally posted by mharmelink

Been out on the Pitt @ Barren Joey this arvo and caught a couple of south westerly down winders. The flat water left to BJ is a good spot for beginners and best with a south westerly.

Cyah
Michael

That is NOT a good spot for beginners!!

It is not a reccomended spot for anyone!

Can get SUPER gusty in a Westerly,and no room for error.
Many EXPERIENCED kiters would not go there.

And lex123,don't chide me about my manners! I am trying to save you from trashing yourself,or worse someone else!You have been given advice,but it seems wasted!
You seemed surprised that there were NO kiters at Narrabeen!In a Westerly ??? FFS!!! If there is no one out ,there is probably a good reason!

Uber

NSW

482 posts

Uber

NSW, 482 posts

22 Jun 2007 12:14am

Hey Lex,

Please check out www.nswkba.com.au

For any info on kite able beaches in NSW.

Super friendly kiters up north so all the best and stay safe!!

TomClift

NSW

50 posts

TomClift

NSW, 50 posts

22 Jun 2007 11:07am

Lex,

The Northern Beaches only has one decent beach for a southerly in Winter -that is Long Reef. HOwever, given that there isn't that much room, and there's normally a bit of swell, it isn't the best place to learn. The best place, with more flexibility for wind WWS, SW, SSW, S, SE, is Boat harbour opposite Kurnell. Go through the 4xDrive park there. Its mostly flat water and as you kite further south it sweeps round to Wanda with the swell and waves picking up as you go.

That will be your best bet for Winter Learning.

Cheers

Tom

user

1140 posts

user

WA, 1140 posts

22 Jun 2007 9:12am

I will second that!

Go to Boat Harbour,excellent spot for learning.There will usually be someone there if the wind is good.

You don't need a 4 wheel drive.There is a car park about 150 metres from the rig up spot.

$16 to get in.Worth it !

rooey

QLD

498 posts

rooey

QLD, 498 posts

23 Jun 2007 7:56pm

I grew up at North Narra.an original grom,luv to know who's kiteing there now, as surfing was all we did 'back in the dark ages' will be goin down home soon to see all the crew,yes User, kiteing in a westerly does'nt gell with me either,gota keep it safe in all offshore's Narra to Noosa ! p.s...hay Lex123 if any of the Narra lad's give you any grief,tellem Rooey's not far away to give it right back to'em

rooey

QLD

498 posts

rooey

QLD, 498 posts

23 Jun 2007 8:00pm

Hey STAMP,you old TV game host,how they hangin, still dateing that blond dish that you co-hosted the show with

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