Just checked the beach cameras at Trigg and there is someone on the beach pumping up their kite. Anyone know who this lunatic is?


Link to photo
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=5318

ur just calling him a lunatic because u cant get out!!!!

Wasn't me, but I was struggling in Point Walter
...good lesson anyway... better think twice if nobody else has bothered to come to the beach.

just got back in from a sick session at secrets was windy as i was lit out on my 8 and twinny but still had a sick time storm kiting is the way ahead and is approved by waksa lol

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Originally posted by kite boy
and is spproved by waksa

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who says

just a thought here :
could you say that kiteboy out in 30+ knots is just a 'tea-cup in a storm'



just pulling ur winky Brad
and hey - Ive got a 7M tandem trailer you could have for $4200

Thomas Edison used to fly his kite in storms

Actually would have been good conditions this afternoon as the storm hasn't hit yet.

I just hope it settles down to 20-25knt by lunch tommorrow. Giddy up.

Did you fix your kite Brad or did your sponsor give u a new one.

Warranty. You ripped it in half when you dropped it in the surf.

KB drop it, never...[}:)]

Funny seeing yourself pumping up on the beach, no where to hide these days. You gotta have a plan and some firm rules, know when is front hitting, check the rain radar for thickness of rain patches, we were gonna hit back to the beach as the first rain drops hit, use a kite that can handle 25 to 40 knots,7m or less, don't get lofted, pull the safety as soon as you get over powered, and ONLY kite these conditions if you have LOTS of beach down wind. We spoke the mantra on the beach before we kited.

PS have a crew who you trust - hi Ausie.

tut tut, loon. i went to cott and got cold feet, actually cold everything and went home to stay warm.

Storm kiting isnt mega dangerous, going out in conditions your not experienced enough to handle is. *unless there is lightning, then i guess its pretty dangerous even hair raising. i will have to try it one day to find out

Been there, done that.

agree with johnno

never used to contemplate days i now look forward to kiting on
ie gusty rainy w/nw esters,

high depower kites have made a big difference,

still need to be mindful and careful, go with mates, safety first -dont launch in squalls, know the territory ie bail out areas, stay well out to sea if caught in squall, use the depower strap

must say having the best fun last few weekends, rebel 7 or 10m surfboard and some right handers!!

7m Bowies make storm kiting great fun. Get your 1-2 hours between fronts with a few mates, all good. N facing beach south of Perth last sunday, all time..

N facing beach south of Perth last sunday...


Come on Dave...stump up. Where were you???

No complaints from me either! Been getting plenty of action like this the past couple of weekends

Only downside is catching my fins on the farking weed...


www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=5358&shownew=on

Love this one

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=5360

Looks like you are being winched out of the water by a helicopter like in those sea disaster shows on Discovery Channel.