cant help u too much on the kite companion front as I'm from the southern parts but me personally I wouldn't bother to much with going down for the next few days with a 9m, later on in the week looks a lot better! the funny thing about kiting is when u are learning (tacking/turning/boosting) its probably technically a lot easier for you in the higher wind range of your kites capabilities so about 20 would have been awesome for you.

Best advice I can give to you if you have to rock up solo is just go up and talk to kiters on the beach, very very few people (in my experiences) you approach wont be willing to lend a hand or some advice or even keep an eye on you while u pot around in the shallows. Go for the older more relaxed looking guys with dorky hats and worn out gear! if your shy lol

i guess it depends on what stage you are of 'learning' because we never really stop learning in this sport! but i guess that is good advice if you are not comfortable with equipment and control def go out in light winds and practice body dragging and relaunching and stuff. kiting as a beginner is very daunting but its not like online computer games where 'newbs' get berated and abused by those more experience as long as you are being safe and courteous.

Maybe try somewhere without waves to fine tune ur skills first would be my sugestion. Once u gain confidence there will be no stopping you!

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So I went to today by 5pm and saw few people on the beach then noticed everyone is packing up and leaving so asked one of the guys why everyone is leaving and said wind is dropping out and storm is on it's way

This could sound weird but.... U could pay (beer, some small amount of money, favour ... whatever) some1 to watch over u, it would be cheaper than fixed price instructor and some1 who doesn't want to get wet that day (experienced kiter) could earn some cash while drinking mosquito.

There is a risk that person could take cash and go home lol but, if u find some1 decent, i am sure he wont even take money and will push u in water not letting u chicken out. I would pay some1 just to forbid me to hesitate :D

If u find a jerk, well... Get use to them, world full of them. At least u will know who to avoid.

In the end, u got a kitebuddy and meet some locals while killing yourself in the water. Win Win situation :D

I bought a kite (actually got 2 kites now) almost 2 years ago and didn't spend more than 5 hours in the water so i totally get it, i chickened out like 80% times, 10% no wind/work day, 10% u could maybe call kiting.

Now just waiting for a bit higher temps (-6°C now) and lets try to manage toeside and decent jumps till the summer comes :D

Ah yes, a friend said: "water time, water time, water time, fastest way to learn". And i finally got it after 2 years. It was so obvious but... :D

Hey Just2807
Sounds like a plan, I always have red balls, chocolate and drinks in my car so I'm sure I'll workout something as you said :D
ummm...Not sure where u coming from but it's summer here already in Australia unless you are from the other side of the world? -6°C?? Are you sure you talking about kitesurfing not snow boarding? :D

Plummet said..
I'd suggest you increase the max wind you fly in to 24 knot gusts. So look at the max gust for the day. If its 24 or under go for in.

Now that is dangerous advice for any beginners.


Actually @Sukafun, don't take advice from me who knows nothing (it seems), cause what I would teach you is just so .... wwaaaayyy too dangerous.

sukafun said..
So I went to today by 5pm and saw few people on the beach then noticed everyone is packing up and leaving so asked one of the guys why everyone is leaving and said wind is dropping out and storm is on it's way

just on the point about how the guys at the beach said a storm is coming, regularly check www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR702.loop.shtml (bureau weather radar of perth area) if you have doubts about cloud in the distance. You can usually tell if something has some punch in it and will be able to give yourself at least an hour or 2 heads, saying that the weather in last few weeks and the afternoon storms are not a regular occurrence this time of year... its been pretty weird.

sukafun said..

loftywinds2 said..

Plummet said..
I'd suggest you increase the max wind you fly in to 24 knot gusts. So look at the max gust for the day. If its 24 or under go for in.

Now that is dangerous advice for any beginners.


Actually @Sukafun, don't take advice from me who knows nothing (it seems), cause what I would teach you is just so .... wwaaaayyy too dangerous.

I read that and said maybe you know nothing about beginners life or obviously u never been one of them
17 knots or less considered to be perfect for us I think lol
Anything above that will freak us out or myself at least :D

sukafun said..

loftywinds2 said..

Plummet said..
I'd suggest you increase the max wind you fly in to 24 knot gusts. So look at the max gust for the day. If its 24 or under go for in.

Now that is dangerous advice for any beginners.


Actually @Sukafun, don't take advice from me who knows nothing (it seems), cause what I would teach you is just so .... wwaaaayyy too dangerous.

I read that and said maybe you know nothing about beginners life or obviously u never been one of them
17 knots or less considered to be perfect for us I think lol
Anything above that will freak us out or myself at least :D

Sukafun - Maybe he does know about beginners - we were all one and I am still one.
You will find it is much easier to learn in more wind than what you are saying."17 knots or less considered to be perfect for us I think lol"
At 75kgs, on a TT, 17 knots would be about the minimum that you could get up on and kite with a 9m.
I don't know what size board you have but 15knots would be as low as you could go IMO.
And you would be continuously signing to stay up.
When you are learning you need to be able to park and ride and to do that you would need about 20knots on a 9m.
Plummets 24 knot gust limit is a good and practical figure for your kite and weight.
You will find it so much easier in 20+ knots.
Just get out there and enjoy

sukafun said..

The only thing I'm not sure if it's that is gust wind or me doing smth wrong sometimes while the kite is on 12 clock it goes suddenly a bit to the left quickly then have to bound it back quickly to the right or other way around, but when this happens I steer it too much to the left (or right) then it drags me for a bit till I can control it again.

Slight wind direction changes were doing the same side pull for me, wasn't happening in large opened areas. Keep in mind, better the wind (in this case stronger), everything moves faster and gets more precise :)

sukafun said..

ummm...Not sure where u coming from but it's summer here already in Australia unless you are from the other side of the world? -6°C?? Are you sure you talking about kitesurfing not snow boarding? :D

Yeah yeah, other side of the planet :( (Croatia) But! When u start to freeze your balls i am going to shower my butt with photons :D

Actually saw 1 dude yesterday trying to launch a kite in the snow field far away from ski resort, i wanted to go say hi and help, but my snowboarding skills are almost equal to my current waterstart skills so i was rushing back home, which eventually means.... I AM IN PAIN !

Glad u made it, keep your feathers wet!!