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Kite Racing Sydney

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Created by Stu02 > 9 months ago, 20 Aug 2012
Stu02
TAS, 6 posts
20 Aug 2012 2:16PM
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Hey guys,

I am really keen on get into kite racing this season! I am having alot of trouble deciding on what board to get and how to get into it.

Would love some advice on the best way to get started (who to talk to) and what gear to go for.

I know that my first board is going to get a work out due to the countless crushes during the learing stage but i am trying to find the most cost effective way to get through this period.

Any advice on what to get or who to talk to around sydney would be great.

Thanks

archie00
NSW, 138 posts
20 Aug 2012 2:36PM
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Great. Best to come and try some boards and look at what everyone is using. I will PM you with my mobile. Will be out a lot over next few weeks, with a few other regulars. Going down about 3.30pm today. Kites - more coming on the market, but hard to go past the Ozone Edge. New one just released and it looks even better again (unfortuantely for my wallet!).

Anyone reading this interested in racing in Sydney, drop me a PM and will be happy to let you try some gear and get racing.

jordangirdis
NSW, 178 posts
20 Aug 2012 2:40PM
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archie00 said...

Great. Best to come and try some boards and look at what everyone is using. I will PM you with my mobile. Will be out a lot over next few weeks, with a few other regulars. Going down about 3.30pm today. Kites - more coming on the market, but hard to go past the Ozone Edge. New one just released and it looks even better again (unfortuantely for my wallet!).

Anyone reading this interested in racing in Sydney, drop me a PM and will be happy to let you try some gear and get racing.


I am one of the "other regulars" if you need any help!

wdric
NSW, 1625 posts
20 Aug 2012 7:24PM
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TheKid said...

Hey guys,

I am really keen on get into kite racing this season! I


What is your kiting experiance?
What is your Sailing experiance?

If you already kite then getting on a race board is the way to go straight up.

BUT If you dont kite then perhaps getting on a kite and some sort of directional board to get past the learning stage on both the kite and board would be a good option.
You could just buy a very cheap or throw away surfbaord to spend a couple of months on while you get your kite and baord skills happening then start to look around for a race board.

Also I personally would not recommend a brand new race kite as your first kite
They are harder to relaunch and not quite as user friendly.
Learning on regualar freestyle type kite may actually speed up the learning and get you going quicker.
As a learner you will not be seeing the benifet of a dedicated race kite for at least 6 months

Stu02
TAS, 6 posts
20 Aug 2012 10:08PM
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Thanks for all the advice guys. . . very helpful.

I have been kiting for a few years and sailing competitively for many years.

I currently have a 11.5 & 9 griffin argo. I am thinking i will just try and get my hands on a second hand board and learn the basics. Maybe just change my de-power set up and uses these kites for the first few months or as long as it takes to get the basics down, then update kites when possible.

Thanks again look forward to see you guys around the traps.


cRAZY Canuk
NSW, 2528 posts
20 Aug 2012 10:21PM
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What - ya didn't trust my advice? or you looking for the leg up on Steelie

SydPete
WA, 64 posts
20 Aug 2012 8:35PM
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nothing wrong with some healthy office competition. Question is who will be the quickest.

cRAZY Canuk
NSW, 2528 posts
21 Aug 2012 9:12PM
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TheKid - he's going to have a board first

jordangirdis
NSW, 178 posts
21 Aug 2012 10:11PM
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Where were you all today? The wind was spot on perfect.



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