Where to kite with these easterly winds?

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Allkind
Allkind
QLD
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QLD, 54 posts
26 Dec 2007 4:14pm
Went out to brighton in brissy for a kite today but way above my skill level so decide not to go out, was high tide and strong onshore winds. I have trouble going in a straight line let alone trying to hold ground or go upwind.
Seen two kites get dammaged out there to day so was not about to join them.

Is there any where else we could be going? that would suit my total beginer skill level.

dizne
dizne
QLD
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QLD, 31 posts
26 Dec 2007 4:33pm
Allkind said...

Went out to brighton in brissy for a kite today but way above my skill level so decide not to go out, was high tide and strong onshore winds.


I'm no expert kiter and I'm just a beginner also, but the wind graphs say it's ese @ `20 knots at Redcliffe today, so would be similar at Brighton.

I was out in exactly the same conditions on Chrissie Eve-day and it was great!

Just my thoughts - cheers and Merry Chrissie!
Diz
Allkind
Allkind
QLD
54 posts
QLD, 54 posts
26 Dec 2007 4:42pm
Obviously more skill than i have at the moment.

But when there is only 3 guys out there on a public holiday something tells me the conditions are less than pefect. Specially after seeing two kites damaged.
dizne
dizne
QLD
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QLD, 31 posts
26 Dec 2007 5:06pm
Allkind said...

Specially after seeing two kites damaged.



OOhh ... intrigued. Please do tell more.
Allkind
Allkind
QLD
54 posts
QLD, 54 posts
26 Dec 2007 5:17pm
not the best xmas pressie but first guy had trouble getting out and ended up against rocks and kite stuck in the tree and second was a hard hit in the water
skiddz
skiddz
NT
237 posts
NT, 237 posts
26 Dec 2007 5:02pm
what kites were they?
Allkind
Allkind
QLD
54 posts
QLD, 54 posts
26 Dec 2007 5:54pm
not sure what brand they were, still dont know all the kites out there
skiddz
skiddz
NT
237 posts
NT, 237 posts
26 Dec 2007 5:41pm
That's alright, umm can you remember what colours? I hope everyones who got into trouble came out of it alright.
Allkind
Allkind
QLD
54 posts
QLD, 54 posts
26 Dec 2007 6:13pm
im fairly sure no one got hurt. except maybe thier wallet.
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