Guys,

Please go deeper into the water at least to waist high.

There is reason for this...

[1] Save smashing your kite onto the hard beach/sand and damage it (point of this thread)
[2] Deep water saves your ass when you get lofted or pulled hard forward
[3] You learn to put board on feet and power up and water start in a more real-to-life situation in deep water cause when you're out there kiting and you happen to crash the kite, you won't be able to touch the bottom. You need to learn how to control your kite, relaunch, reposition and take off again in deep water, which is why learning this at the start is important.

and

[4] You're out of the way from kiters that want to kite near the shore line (I don't get it but a lot of them love this).

Just saying.

Kazan said..



[4] You're out of the way from kiters that want to kite near the shore line (I don't get it but a lot of them love this).

Just saying.

Usually flat water near shore and easier to get back in if things **** up

kiter101 said..

Kazan said..



[4] You're out of the way from kiters that want to kite near the shore line (I don't get it but a lot of them love this).

Just saying.

Usually flat water near shore and easier to get back in if things **** up

I agree with the sentiments, but this comment is probably the very reason that beginners like being near shore also........ They just don't appreciate the risks fully.

Oh yeah, and beginners are probably less interested in show-boating for beach goers

we are talking about taking your kite out far enough to no crash it on the beach on the first dive, makes sense last thing you want to do is hit someone or crash it on the beach. If you can't judge where your kite might fall to go a bit further or deeper even body drag out.

speedy87 said..

Guys looking for some advice on what kites to buy!im about 85kg 5"10" male.i really like d north range of kites.can anyone recommend a good kite and size for this time of year and also on average how often is it possible to get out on melbourne winds?looking to do freestyle/freeride mainly

Be very careful kiting Melbourne winds in winter months, the wind is usually due to weather fronts and can be very gusty and unpredictable compared to summer sea breezes. Wind strength can change 10 knots in a matter of minutes and catches many newbie unaware. Learn to read the weather, black clouds on the horizon can be a good sign to come in..good luck.

Big eeeZeee said..

speedy87 said..

Guys looking for some advice on what kites to buy!im about 85kg 5"10" male.i really like d north range of kites.can anyone recommend a good kite and size for this time of year and also on average how often is it possible to get out on melbourne winds?looking to do freestyle/freeride mainly

you had lessons yet?

yeah mate,done 6 hours in and have prity good kite control