highfly 0 #1 March 24, 2005 Because I have got access to some of the best beaches in the world in NZ, I am looking to take up kite surfing as an alternative to sitting around doing nowt on a windy day on a dz. I was wondering if anyone out there is into the sport. I am looking to hear from people who are across all levels of the sport. Cheers www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #2 March 24, 2005 Are there no people out there who Kite surf? www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #3 March 24, 2005 Yeah, do a search, I had a thread on it a while back, cannot remember name... oh screw it, I will search for you. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1466054;search_string=kite;#1466054-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdBabe1 0 #4 March 24, 2005 At http://www.ikitesurf.com, you can log in for wind reports and forecasts for North America. There is probably a site similar to it for New Zealand, if that's where you are. Get yourself a four line kite 10 to 18 Meters in size for starters, a harness, bar, lines, and an instructional DVD. Definitely worth the effort to check it out and do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #5 March 24, 2005 Actually, I just bought a kite, which is coming in today. I'm checking UPS's site and as soon as its delivered, I'm getting sick and leaving work. .... sent you a pm as well....This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdBabe1 0 #6 March 24, 2005 Cool. I just wanted to say that I purchased my initial set up for less than $400. After that, flying's free! Like the beach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 1 #7 March 24, 2005 QuoteI just wanted to say that I purchased my initial set up for less than $400. Olivia, where did you manage that (and what gear are you including)? I've been wanting to get into this for some time but I was under the impression it was a lot more expensive.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #8 March 24, 2005 generally it is more expensive ... i just got the whole setup (without the board ... i'm gonna use my buddy's wakeboard to start with) for $300. found a guy on iwindsurf.com selling a '02 Aero ....This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BirdBabe1 0 #9 March 24, 2005 Hello Matt, My memory is refreshed after a four mile walk on the beach. The deal I got from a local, St. Augustine kite shop was a $180 used, very nice 10 Meter kite, then an additional $120 for a Da' Kine harness, lines/bar, and an air pump for the inflated ribs of the kite. As for the boards, I have two wakeboards and five skysurf boards from Surf Flite, as Jerry Loftis was among our best of friends before he passed away in '98. Kerry Vail made us a new wakeboard in 2000, but the 1993 "fatter" version was a little more ideal for kite surfing after the addition of a handle and different bindings. My friend Neal has a board made especially for kite surfing. It was a pain in the a-- for him, until he put tighter bindings on it. So suggestion #1 for a board - nice, fitting bindings are key to getting over the crest of the wave before you hit the highway. If you don't have a local kite shop, try Ebay.com for gear sales. Stay safe, have fun. Olivia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casurf1978 0 #10 March 24, 2005 Hey I KiteSurf, been boarding now close to 4+years this April. Best advice I can give you is find a reputable dealer. They have to know the conditions you're gonna kite in, your weight and a few other factors. Also get lessons too. I know windsurfing is big in NZ and I wouldn't be surprised if kiteboarding is too so there have to be stores around. Also note boarding is VERY weather dependant. In the last 4 months I've been boarding maybe a handful of times. In the last week I've been out 2 times and might go 4 weeks plus w/o decent weather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vyle 0 #11 March 24, 2005 Hey there, not sure where you live, but my best friend from France moved to Christchurch this year. We started kitesurfing in france 5 years ago, he shapes his own boards and is a really nice guy. His name is Alex, if you ever meet him, tell him hi from David :) If you want to contact him, here is his webpage: http://www.portnawake.com/template.php?var=teamriders_alx.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunnelfly 0 #12 March 25, 2005 Next time you go to your dropzone, bring a kite and a pair of rollerblades. If the winds are to strong to jump, put them on and let the kite drag you up and down the runway. I'ts a hell lot of fun ... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 1 #13 March 25, 2005 Sounds like a hell of a lot of roadrash.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
The111 1 #7 March 24, 2005 QuoteI just wanted to say that I purchased my initial set up for less than $400. Olivia, where did you manage that (and what gear are you including)? I've been wanting to get into this for some time but I was under the impression it was a lot more expensive.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #8 March 24, 2005 generally it is more expensive ... i just got the whole setup (without the board ... i'm gonna use my buddy's wakeboard to start with) for $300. found a guy on iwindsurf.com selling a '02 Aero ....This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdBabe1 0 #9 March 24, 2005 Hello Matt, My memory is refreshed after a four mile walk on the beach. The deal I got from a local, St. Augustine kite shop was a $180 used, very nice 10 Meter kite, then an additional $120 for a Da' Kine harness, lines/bar, and an air pump for the inflated ribs of the kite. As for the boards, I have two wakeboards and five skysurf boards from Surf Flite, as Jerry Loftis was among our best of friends before he passed away in '98. Kerry Vail made us a new wakeboard in 2000, but the 1993 "fatter" version was a little more ideal for kite surfing after the addition of a handle and different bindings. My friend Neal has a board made especially for kite surfing. It was a pain in the a-- for him, until he put tighter bindings on it. So suggestion #1 for a board - nice, fitting bindings are key to getting over the crest of the wave before you hit the highway. If you don't have a local kite shop, try Ebay.com for gear sales. Stay safe, have fun. Olivia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casurf1978 0 #10 March 24, 2005 Hey I KiteSurf, been boarding now close to 4+years this April. Best advice I can give you is find a reputable dealer. They have to know the conditions you're gonna kite in, your weight and a few other factors. Also get lessons too. I know windsurfing is big in NZ and I wouldn't be surprised if kiteboarding is too so there have to be stores around. Also note boarding is VERY weather dependant. In the last 4 months I've been boarding maybe a handful of times. In the last week I've been out 2 times and might go 4 weeks plus w/o decent weather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vyle 0 #11 March 24, 2005 Hey there, not sure where you live, but my best friend from France moved to Christchurch this year. We started kitesurfing in france 5 years ago, he shapes his own boards and is a really nice guy. His name is Alex, if you ever meet him, tell him hi from David :) If you want to contact him, here is his webpage: http://www.portnawake.com/template.php?var=teamriders_alx.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #12 March 25, 2005 Next time you go to your dropzone, bring a kite and a pair of rollerblades. If the winds are to strong to jump, put them on and let the kite drag you up and down the runway. I'ts a hell lot of fun ... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #13 March 25, 2005 Sounds like a hell of a lot of roadrash.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
