hey guys seeing as i just getting into the sport do u think kiteboarding lake summerset (in QLD) would be good? i asked my friend but he didnt really give me a straigh answer. wat do u guys think?

ye my friend told me the hills cause unstable winds, its just my family go out on the boat there so i thought it may of been a good idea to try ill keep u posted if i eva do go though

sooooo gusty.
give them lakes a wide berth.

good for red claw and sooty grunter though!

Realplayer,

Somerset is surounded by too many hills, however when the S/W winds hit it may funnel up the valley. I'm going to go out and have a look when the southwesterlies hit in a month or two to see if it is possible, cause I've been thinkin' about it for a while.[}:)]

Wivenhoe -not allowed.

There are a few other smaller lakes around S/E Qld but they all appear to be sheltered by hills.

Crakas

Hi Realplayer

I also live on the Sunshine Coast and did a lot of my learning at Lake Weyba. Being so close to the sea, the wind is often not contaminated. This time of year is not good though. It is much better in summer when the SE winds are steady for much of the day. Also, you can walk out for about 300m and still be in knee deep water. It does become gusty there and sometimes the wind does drop out however, it is a great learning place. Go with someone who can help you get your kite out on the water, as you obviously have to set up your kite on the grass and there are a lot of sticks around to get caught in your lines.

I go back occasionally if I'm after a flat water session or if the ocean is way too rough but once you master the ocean, you very rarely want to go back to flat water. 2 weekends ago I did 3 downwinders in 4 days.