Hi,

Location: Perth
Level: Low level intermediate
Kiting: 3 yrs TT & just started directional
Kites: 10 & 14m North Rebel

This summer I want to try out my first downwinder but wanted to get some tips & advice from anyone who has learned some good lesson along the way. I'd prefer to learn from other people's lessons, usually less painful

Questions:

What is the easiest downwinder to start with in Perth? Was thinking City beach to Scarbs as its not too far
Should I stick with the TT for the first few attempts or is it no probs with a directional?
Wind strength ??

How much time should you allocate. I'm so used to going to one location and kiting upwind/downwind that I never really considered how long it would take if you started in one location and ended up somewhere else.

Anything else that you might think i need to know would be appreciated.

Cheers
Dave

puppetonastring said..
City to Scarbs is a good choice - exit anywhere along the way if you need to. Most others pass some areas that make for difficult landings if things go wrong.City to Contacios (nth scarbs) or Trigg probably better as Brighton can be gnarly if you are not used to waves and is always crowded on any reasonable day.Go with your TT a couple of times if you feel more confident but fine on a SB if you are happy with that.

Straight downwind just a matter of minutes - its only a couple of kms. - but tack & play for as long as you like.

Thanks puppetonastring for the advice .. I think i'll try the TT first a few times and go the North Scarb option as I know what you mean about Brighton, if it's not the surf it usually the thousand other people/kites around !

Cheers
Dave