hey thin'air, im guessing you live in hilton head? im moving there in January and was wondering what size kites are in your quiver? i was gonna get a new kite for christmas and wanted to get a size ill use most often. also im about 150 LBS. what are the guys there my size using most of the time? thanks!
I'm the pterodactyl on the island - still windsurfing. I had a 12M Crossbow, but my son took it away from me - says I'm too old or something like that. Anyway, the locals typically have a high wind (7 to 9 M), a midrange around 12M and a lightwind (16-18M). Most are sailing wakestyle boards but pull out the directionals when the winds are light or when the surf is big. If you're aiming for a one-kite quiver, I'd recommend a 14 to 16 M. Let me know when you get here and I'll introduce you to crew. You're gonna love the sailing here . . . and the lifestyle in general.
A friend of mine has a lot kiting gear for sale not shure what size the kites or boards are but I know one of the kites is the GK globe and is brand new.
Hey Alan, thanks for the info about your friends gear. i flew the liquid force havoc a few weeks ago and really liked it so im probably gonna pick up one of those. and thin'air thanks a lot for the information! thats perfect too because my favorite kite is my 14m naish torch 2. so it looks like ill get to use it alot. I guess ill pick up a smaller kite for the stronger days. and yes ill definetly keep in touch and take that offer to introduce me to everyone. Id like to find out where the local kite beaches are from the locals because i know hilton head is kind of strict on kiting in some areas. thanks again!
Just back from a week in HHI. Not much wind so I never went in the water. Had one good landboarding session on South Beach and met another HHI Kiter, Chad Golden, who lives in Sea Pines. Let me know if you want his number.
Yup - lite winds for the past week. I sailed Christmas day but nothing since. Monday and tuesday look promising. Don't know Chad - but send along his number and I'll get in touch.
Cool. I'll be back down in late December.
Jay
Jay - give a call when you get to town. 843-363-6657.
tc / thin'air
hey thin'air, im guessing you live in hilton head? im moving there in January and was wondering what size kites are in your quiver? i was gonna get a new kite for christmas and wanted to get a size ill use most often. also im about 150 LBS. what are the guys there my size using most of the time? thanks!
I'm the pterodactyl on the island - still windsurfing. I had a 12M Crossbow, but my son took it away from me - says I'm too old or something like that. Anyway, the locals typically have a high wind (7 to 9 M), a midrange around 12M and a lightwind (16-18M). Most are sailing wakestyle boards but pull out the directionals when the winds are light or when the surf is big. If you're aiming for a one-kite quiver, I'd recommend a 14 to 16 M. Let me know when you get here and I'll introduce you to crew. You're gonna love the sailing here . . . and the lifestyle in general.
tc / thin'air
A friend of mine has a lot kiting gear for sale not shure what size the kites or boards are but I know one of the kites is the GK globe and is brand new.
if you want his # call me
alan
770-262-5217
Alan
Hey Alan, thanks for the info about your friends gear. i flew the liquid force havoc a few weeks ago and really liked it so im probably gonna pick up one of those. and thin'air thanks a lot for the information! thats perfect too because my favorite kite is my 14m naish torch 2. so it looks like ill get to use it alot. I guess ill pick up a smaller kite for the stronger days. and yes ill definetly keep in touch and take that offer to introduce me to everyone. Id like to find out where the local kite beaches are from the locals because i know hilton head is kind of strict on kiting in some areas. thanks again!
Just back from a week in HHI. Not much wind so I never went in the water. Had one good landboarding session on South Beach and met another HHI Kiter, Chad Golden, who lives in Sea Pines. Let me know if you want his number.
Yup - lite winds for the past week. I sailed Christmas day but nothing since. Monday and tuesday look promising. Don't know Chad - but send along his number and I'll get in touch.
tc
tc / thin'air
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