18 posts
Hi guys,
So I started out kitesurfing in October. Got all my gear and I am a heavy dude so need a bit of wind to get going.
Where the hell is the wind in NSW specifically Sydney? I have been checking seabreeze for the last 4 weeks and apart from a few days with 15 knts we had nothing. I am also trying to follow the guidelines of nsw kba on the wind direction and the spots I can kite. And there is absolutely nothing coming this way.
So.....
Am I doing this wrong?:)
NSW
34 posts
Hang in there dude we all get abit funny when the winds been borderline for weeks on end (haven't been on here in years no wind bought me back)I just spent 3weeks off the water then got two sweet sessions in two days it's the sport we in just make sure yA prepared to drop everything when it does hit
VIC
710 posts
Yes, that's Cabin fever you have. Wait for a consistent 20 knots suitable for your location(s). If in doubt check with local kiters.
QLD
2060 posts
Yeah and make sure you're prepared to suffer later on from KOD (Kite Obsession Disorder).
It will happen.
NSW
262 posts
If you kite North of Sydney harbour you need at least a 15 meter kite if your over 80kg.
Otherwise there is a lot of watching from the beach.
NSW
47 posts
Sunday in Sydney is looking good, I'm 100kgs and will get out on Botany bay in anything over 18knots with a 12m, otherwise I have a 17m.
Had a good little session Wed night on the 12m...the wind will come hang in there!
18 posts
Hey guys. Yeah will head out on sunday afternoon.
Btw I am 115kg and got 14meter blade trigger. With 145 board.
Thats fot the support, because i thought I was missing an ingredient. People keep saying that sydney gets consistent seabreezes in summer but so far I have not seen anything spectacular.
Is this right?
WA
1397 posts
Maybe you need to get a 17 or 19m kite if the wind is really that crap. Or move to Western Australia where we get heaps of wind all summer. I'm not sure I could maintain an interest in kiting if it was that long between drinks. I admire your devotion!
18 posts
Well sunday did not work out. Forecast 20knts, but actually 10 knts.
Got some sun rays into me though.
Read a few forum poata and it looks like this year been a downer so far. Any feedback on how it has been in the past?
NSW
518 posts
Should be good Noreasters this week Watermate , both Seabreeze and Meteye have forecast it which is a good sign . Stick to Kurnell and Brighton heaps more wind there than Northern beaches . Tuesday should be the best , hope it turns it on for ya.
NSW
47 posts
Took a lot longer then expected for the wind to fill in on Sunday, went to Brighton about 1pm, bugger all wind, did some swimming for a while then decided to go to Kurnell. waiting,waiting then 5pm 15-20knots with a 17m oh yeah! Great 2hr session with fairly flat water
18 posts
Hi Tav,
Yeah mate I left at 4:45 because was waiting since 1pm:)
I looked at the Kurnell wind graph yesterday and it did not look like there was anything.
18 posts
Great session yesterday at Brighton.
Tried to practice all the skills that I learned from lessons. Bodydragging and bodydragging with the board. If the weather assists will try to do water starts today.
It looks like complaining about the weather actually brings the weather:)
