I have some friends in Sanur now....and there hasn't been much wind. I am heading over for a month mid August for the first time, hope to get a bit of wind and waves. As long as there are waves I will be stoked, wind will be the bonus.
heading over too sanur Tomoz has any one got suggestions on good affordable accomodation close to kite beach cheers[:P
http://abiankokorohotel.com/
Cheap, Clean, 2 mins from sanur beach, about $30 night including breakfast, stayed a couple of nights last year
And another place next door about same price with a rooffop pool, cant remember name
Been in Sanur for the last 8 days, today was the first windy day but the surf has been epic for what I'm acustomed too
thanks again surfer62 packing the car n heading over too check em out yesterday's wind was great on the Bukit totally perfect on the 14 m C4 no other kiters around grindered down a couple of find on the reef no matter small beach smooth as water surface with plenty of waves n kickers all around luvd it cheers ps could b still there 25th
Twas another great trip this year, 3 weeks and only a few days without wind, added bonus was diving with manta rays off nusa penida.
The Darwin crew were awesome company as usual, cheers guys.
Not kiting related but it is vaguely related to the topic, photo of my 11yr old (plus instructor) doing his very first scuba dive off Lombok earlier this year. Proud Dad moment.
I am heading over to Sanur for a month on tues. Never been to Bali before. Looking forward to exploring some wind and waves. My schedule is pretty flexible while my wife runs a couple art retreats. Having never been, I want to makes sure I support the local people. How does it work in regards to kite setup, storage etc, clubs. I mean, I always rig my own gear, but do people hire caddies to help out and look after things? If so what is the general rate? We have rented out all of a small family run hotel that is about a block from kite beach. My wife was there two years ago and loved it, (I was not able to go at the time due to an injury to my finger which kept me out of the water for three months.) Taking two surfboards and a 10 Reo, and a 14 Cloud c2. I am about 82 kilos. Hoping this will cover most days. I do plan on traveling a bit but nothing is set in stone, just happy to let things happen as they come up. Any help would be great. Looking forward to some warm water....
Hi Fishy,
Just got back from Sanur, great spot.
Not sure but I reckon your quiver might be a bit light on.
We hang out a Bagus Kiteboarding about 300mm north of rip curl.
The guys will look after you there.
I flung them $25 a week to look after my quiver.
They will look after you launching and landing.
Nothing is to much of a hassle there.
Support Putu's and Jacks Warung which is at the same location if you can. Great locals.
Bagus and Kojack that run the kite boarding area also have great restaurants. Check them out if you get time.
The biggest tip I can give you is stay away from Rip Curl.
Thanks Hak, that was what I was looking for. If the wind stays light I will see if I can rent a foil. If not I am good at keeping myself amused ;) I love music and culture so there is plenty to explore when things are not so good for waves or wind. Looking forward to it. I am assuming that you meant 300 meters north, not 300 millimeters ;) Otherwise I would say things are getting pretty crowded!
Will check it out for sure. My wife doesn't mind if I head out for a week or so, or even do multiple trips. As long as I am back to do things with her during her breaks in between workshops. She has a five day span in the middle of the trip, and five days at the end where we will do things together. She is not really the sporty type, but I got her into supping last year and she really digs that so a few paddles could be nice.
Actually just remember something, watch out for sea urchins, maybe even considering wearing Vibram five finger booties.
Kuta beach Lombok had hundreds but in the adjacent Mauwii beach/bay there were hardly any. It was so bad the kids who weren't wearing booties had to take turns standing on my fins to give their arms a rest from the constant treading water.
Be careful, surf gets huge in Mawi as it faces directly SW and gets all the swell.
Maybe try Tanjung Ann or out the front at Kuta if the surf gets up.