Hi, i just got myself some kitesurfing equipment after moving to australia, have about a years experience doing it in Bermuda, but left and had to sell my stuff so glad to get back in the game!

anyways looking at the forecast for this weekend, looks about 16 knots is that enough for my 12m down at Dee Why? dont want to get the bus all the way there and find the place deserted and unable to get out on the water.... i live in manly if any other kitesurfers live close please get in touch. my number is 0479035796, will be much appreciated.

thanks

Gary

As you probably found out - Dee why is not suitable for kiting.
Narrabeen is good on a Nth easter, and Long reef, just up from Dee why for S.

I've spotted wales a few times in Narrabeen.

Also because of light winds, my kite fell off of the sky many times, so it broke. :((((

Hey Gary, Botany works well with any easterly, with kiters spreading along from Brighton to Dolls Point. Just make sure you don't go closer to the airport than the white Novotel, the area is prohibited for kites. Check http://www.nswkba.com.au/locations/sydney for more details!
Good luck for the (long) trip from Manly, probably meet you there soon!

garysayers said...

thanks for the advice, yeah dont fancy getting took out by a plane i'll be staying clear of the runways!

oh another thing, i have a couple of tiny holes in my kite which need a patch (more like pin pricks), anywhere good to buy patches in either the CBD area or northern beaches??

I probably wouldn't bother if they're tiny perforations. keep an eye on them of course, but the nature of the rip-stop material should stop them getting much bigger. I got plenty of pin holes in my kites

There are 2 kite shops I know of on the northern beaches, 1 in Collaroy (where I'm based) and 1 in Narrabeen I think, not been to that one myself.

I'm off work at the moment and am still finding my feet with kiteboarding so would be happy to join forces when the wind picks up (also only have a 12m for now). Drop me a note on [email protected] and I might even be persuaded to give you a lift....
Pete

Heh Garysayers, try Whitworths at Warringah Mall, get some spinnaker repair tape, they do a few colours. Put a piece on both sides of the hole, should hold it for a while.