Cause it's where the action is, think of it as a scatepark , and the open ocean as a potato field

For me, it's less distance to swim in when the Alzheimer's kicks in and I forget where I am. More than four line lengths is a long way

Loftywinds said...
[br]Just curious really. Not having a go at anyone or any group in particular.

Why do you guys love kiting as close as possible to the shore line? Is it a challenge? Or is it because of the flat water aspect or you want to show off to the non-kiters (or the babes)? Or is it because you can't keep up wind?

Like I said, not having a go - just curious 'ts all.

Many reasons for me, 1 if I'm kiting near strong currents loose my board and can't get to it, or no one can help then its quicker to get to shore land kite and swim for it before it dissapears to the next state.
2 if your kite F's up and blows leading edge bladder/tears or snaps a line even a 200m swim with all that gear can be a long swim back, and if your not a strong swimmer this could turn to a drowning.
3 sharks don't worry me too much, but the further your out the more your chances of encountering them uh oh
4 fun factor playing in the waves and also low tide near shore line brings in the gullys and flat water spots we all crave for boosting mega jumps

Watch the shin high vid post here on seabreeze featuring Cotton Tree river mouth P.S. That place is notorious for its currents

Many people just prefer to, ie flat water, waves etc.

However many people also forget to give way to people launching from the beach or when there are learners around. In these cases they should leave plenty of room rather than kite right up to shore on a packed beach.

There is plenty of water to kite in but there will always be a few that are just too cool..

Kiting close to shore is like standing in a busy launch spot with ur kite parked at 12 and askn ur missus for ya fave bucket hat.

Frrriiggn ace bra

gcdave said..

Kiting close to shore is like standing in a busy launch spot with ur kite parked at 12 and askn ur missus for ya fave bucket hat.

Love me a bucket hat.

sir ROWDY said...

gcdave said..

Kiting close to shore is like standing in a busy launch spot with ur kite parked at 12 and askn ur missus for ya fave bucket hat.

Love me a bucket hat.

Love a good muppet lol

I think gopros compress the footage better when u land ur boosts on sand bars its all about data rate these days

I was told there was sharks out there lol

Plummet said..

Kazan said..

OMG. So you kite close to shore because (1) you can't swim, (2) you hate waves, (3) you want convinience and (4) you do show off. Hmmm how old are you lot?

I believe these guys may be pulling your moobs!...

Ha ha GOLD

Loftywinds said..

Are these moobs? ;)

I wish those where moobs.

There are moobs.

Be warned. Be fore you click the link. What has been seen cannot be unseen.

www.google.co.nz/search?q=moobs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=KQzuUvrQIcyXiQelr4GoCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1856&bih=825

So every one can see them! Plus the boardies over the wetty to accentuate their arse.

Plummet said..

Loftywinds said..

Are these moobs? ;)

I wish those where moobs.

There are moobs.

Be warned. Be fore you click the link. What has been seen cannot be unseen.

www.google.co.nz/search?q=moobs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=KQzuUvrQIcyXiQelr4GoCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1856&bih=825

AAARRGHHHHHH, who does that, really ??? seriously,.. that needed a BIG WARNING IN RED !!!