Understanding the wind

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Teeee
Teeee
VIC
17 posts
VIC, 17 posts
30 May 2012 9:38am
Hi I'm just a beginner In kitesurfing and I very good until now but I have a problem with find out where 2 go and what type of wind I need coz all what I know now it have 2 be more the 15 nots and less thin 25. I know nothing about diraction and places according 2 the diraction of the wind can any one help me plz I'm in sydney rockdele so I need places near or max 40min driving
Teeee
Teeee
VIC
17 posts
VIC, 17 posts
30 May 2012 10:18am
Thanks kit33 so u say that this diraction of wind is good all what I need is 2 wait for it 2 be more thin 15nots so I can go 2 prighton or Ramsgate ant time ?
anoldman
anoldman
75 posts
75 posts
30 May 2012 8:25am
Best plan is when its windy scan the coast or waterways for kites its the great thing about the sport we tend to be obvious.
Find where they are and watch take note of the wind direction and strength is the wind stronger further out and gusty near the beach. Check how they launch and land, if its near where you live introduce yourself. Check the area down wind especially because if your new this is where you'll end up. If you need lessons this maybe a place to ask, instructors will better explain wind, location etc.
Please stay save.
Dukes
Dukes
TAS
18 posts
TAS, 18 posts
30 May 2012 11:07am
Hey there mate, I have found some information that helped me out. Here it is, have a look.

Reading the wind
http://www.tantrumkitesurf.com/kiteschool/readingthewind.php

And wind forecasts
www.tantrumkitesurf.com/kiteschool/windforecast.php

I'm sure there is loads more info out there, but it should give you a good idea.

Also using google/google earth is a good way to look at beaches and which direction they run I.e Nth, East, etc
KIT33R
KIT33R
NSW
1716 posts
NSW, 1716 posts
30 May 2012 11:27am
Teeee said...

Thanks kit33 so u say that this diraction of wind is good all what I need is 2 wait for it 2 be more thin 15nots so I can go 2 prighton or Ramsgate ant time ?


Ramsgate and Brighton are good in north east, south east and south winds. Not in westerlies.

If you are a beginner do not go out unless there are other kiteboarders on the water.
IanR
IanR
NSW
1348 posts
NSW, 1348 posts
30 May 2012 11:34am
No teeee
These wind directions are very bad particularly at Brighton and Ramsgate
On a west wind it is extremly gusty and bumpy as the wind blows through and around the buildings. Even places like that can handle westerly wind are very gusty because the wind has blown over so many kilometers of land.with mountains trees and hills the southerlys are similar.
The Idea of looking where others are is not a bad idea, but at this time of year many experienced kiter are desperate for ride and go to places that are very dangerous. These guys know the risks involved and have safety plan all ready in mind if something goes wrong they also ride with good friends they know will help them if something goes wrong.
You should be looking for easterly winds either southeast or northeast.
Neptune
Neptune
WA
189 posts
WA, 189 posts
30 May 2012 9:37am
What I used to do is check what direction the wind comes from on seabreeze and then check google maps (or the maps section on seabreeze) and see if the wind is cross onshore or parallel

After a while you know which beach goes with which direction.
Teeee
Teeee
VIC
17 posts
VIC, 17 posts
30 May 2012 10:58pm
god this is alot for me is any one going kitesuefing soon im not gonna slow any one down but i just need some one 2 tell me what 2 do i know im just a bignner but i love this sport and i dont wanna give it up but like this now its very hard for me
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
30 May 2012 9:27pm
To the kiters in teees region, the best thing you could do is meet up and show the bloke the ropes instead of trying to give advice via this forum or for teee to get some help from a local school , no disrespect its harder for some to get a grasp and disorientating when wind directions are talked about , if your not familiar with it, or the region , do the right thing fellas give him a hand
KIT33R
KIT33R
NSW
1716 posts
NSW, 1716 posts
31 May 2012 9:00am
Tee, if you need someone to kite with, and I think you do, try the Hook Up Forum

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/The-Hookup/

here on Seabreeze to find others to kite with or the Sydney University Crazy Kiters S.U.C.K. on Facebook. They are very active socially. Get onto them for kiting days out together, social events and more.
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