Newbie needs used gear... what works? 2 or 4 lines? Low profile inexpensive 15 meter or so? ....any recomends on brands and sizes..I guess the best size for Lanier is a 16m. 8 to 15 mph Is a directional board a must for learning?
4 lines for sure on anything bigger than a 10 or 12 m2 kite. We like North a lot; Vegas 04 or Rhino 04 and above. At Lanier you need all sizes as the wind is all over the place. We use from a 7 m2 to 20 m2. Larger sizes in late spring through the summer into the fall. Smaller sizes for the winter and early spring.
On the directional, I'd say a wake board is easier to learn on since you can switch directions without either jibing or flipping your board around. For light wind conditions go 135 cm or longer depending on your weight.
Thanks mel I think a 20 meter north is for sail on closeoutor 799 sounds good to me. Lessons are available at Hugenot Park cheap too 150 per day I have the # cant wait to sail with you guys not this summer to many drunken boaters with a high curiosity factor could spell disaster for the inexperienced If you are good enough I think it would be possible to jump over them just joking. I hope to see u in the fall.[
Who should I contact for some instruction? Just getting statred.
A.J.,
I don't think we have any certified instructors here in Atlanta but High Tide in Tybee has instruction (http://www.hightidesurfshop.com/). Also, there is an instructor down in Jacksonville (Paul) and from what I understand they have a pretty good spot close to Amelia island (http://www.oceanextremesports.com/index.htm). And in Jekyll there appears to be a guy certified (Robb Vanwie).
I'm planning a trip for Hatteras in August and there is no better way to learn than a 3 day camp in my opininon.
If you want emails or phone numbers for some of the links I posted above let me know.
Newbie needs used gear... what works? 2 or 4 lines? Low profile inexpensive 15 meter or so? ....any recomends on brands and sizes..I guess the best size for Lanier is a 16m. 8 to 15 mph Is a directional board a must for learning?
The 5th line seems to add safety and eases water re-launch. I have not flown one but from what I understand one drawback is that in heavy surf/wake the kite can be flipped over causing the 5th line to potential rip through the middle of your kite. I'm not sure how likely this is and my guess is that the safety advantage outweighs this risk. Plus most kiters tend to stay in quieter waters.
Thanks Scott . 5 lines yes the re-launch is a big deal to me have you sailed the "Machine" it is supposed to have a design that will fold the tips of the kite in a little to help get more range
Thanks Scott . 5 lines yes the re-launch is a big deal to me have you sailed the "Machine" it is supposed to have a design that will fold the tips of the kite in a little to help get more range
Woodmanite,
I haven't tried a 5 line or the "Machine". I'm taking lessons today with Kyle of Detroit kiteboarding (Business trip to Detroit...figured I'd try to get some time in!). I'm not sure what kind of equipment he'll have but I'll try to note what I end up using.
Thanks Scott . 5 lines yes the re-launch is a big deal to me have you sailed the "Machine" it is supposed to have a design that will fold the tips of the kite in a little to help get more range
I haven't tried a 5 line or the "Machine". I'm taking lessons today with Kyle of Detroit kiteboarding
A 5 line is awesome! I flew a 10 Meter Naish Torch. A 12 Meter probably would have been better for me today but I was finally able to get up for a decent run...tried switching but I didn't make it. Easier to switch on snow.
Anyway, the wind was a bit choppy but I needed to learn these conditions too. We had one windsurfer amongst about 6-8 kiters and it was a blast.
I have to give props to Kyle of http://detroitkiteboarding.com. Great instructor and a great spot(s) to kite. Waist deep water forever. The winds aren't as consistent as Hatteras but still very good.
Definitely go with a 5 line as it makes water launches a breeze. And with good winds the thing hovers upside down about 3 feet off the water. Wild but it makes a huge difference and the safety part is great too!
4 lines for sure on anything bigger than a 10 or 12 m2 kite. We like North a lot; Vegas 04 or Rhino 04 and above. At Lanier you need all sizes as the wind is all over the place. We use from a 7 m2 to 20 m2. Larger sizes in late spring through the summer into the fall. Smaller sizes for the winter and early spring.
On the directional, I'd say a wake board is easier to learn on since you can switch directions without either jibing or flipping your board around. For light wind conditions go 135 cm or longer depending on your weight.
Thanks mel I think a 20 meter north is for sail on closeoutor 799 sounds good to me. Lessons are available at Hugenot Park cheap too 150 per day I have the # cant wait to sail with you guys not this summer to many drunken boaters with a high curiosity factor could spell disaster for the inexperienced If you are good enough I think it would be possible to jump over them just joking. I hope to see u in the fall.[
Hey kiters we need pics of you in the gallery
Who should I contact for some instruction? Just getting statred.
A.J.,
I don't think we have any certified instructors here in Atlanta but High Tide in Tybee has instruction (http://www.hightidesurfshop.com/). Also, there is an instructor down in Jacksonville (Paul) and from what I understand they have a pretty good spot close to Amelia island (http://www.oceanextremesports.com/index.htm). And in Jekyll there appears to be a guy certified (Robb Vanwie).
I'm planning a trip for Hatteras in August and there is no better way to learn than a 3 day camp in my opininon.
If you want emails or phone numbers for some of the links I posted above let me know.
Scott
I'm not experienced enough to answer your question but you can get more equipment suggestions from this newsgroup http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/kitesurf/
And there are some 5 line kites now available with SlingShot branding their kite as the "oneline" http://www.sskiteboarding.com/resource_center/instructions/ONELINE_entiredoc_reduced.pdf
The 5th line seems to add safety and eases water re-launch. I have not flown one but from what I understand one drawback is that in heavy surf/wake the kite can be flipped over causing the 5th line to potential rip through the middle of your kite. I'm not sure how likely this is and my guess is that the safety advantage outweighs this risk. Plus most kiters tend to stay in quieter waters.
Good luck,
Scott
Thanks Scott . 5 lines yes the re-launch is a big deal to me have you sailed the "Machine" it is supposed to have a design that will fold the tips of the kite in a little to help get more range
Woodmanite,
I haven't tried a 5 line or the "Machine". I'm taking lessons today with Kyle of Detroit kiteboarding (Business trip to Detroit...figured I'd try to get some time in!). I'm not sure what kind of equipment he'll have but I'll try to note what I end up using.
Scott
A 5 line is awesome! I flew a 10 Meter Naish Torch. A 12 Meter probably would have been better for me today but I was finally able to get up for a decent run...tried switching but I didn't make it. Easier to switch on snow.
Anyway, the wind was a bit choppy but I needed to learn these conditions too. We had one windsurfer amongst about 6-8 kiters and it was a blast.
I have to give props to Kyle of http://detroitkiteboarding.com. Great instructor and a great spot(s) to kite. Waist deep water forever. The winds aren't as consistent as Hatteras but still very good.
Definitely go with a 5 line as it makes water launches a breeze. And with good winds the thing hovers upside down about 3 feet off the water. Wild but it makes a huge difference and the safety part is great too!
Scott