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chamo > 9 months ago, 13 Oct 2015

chamo

20 posts

13 Oct 2015 2:05pm

Hello fellow kiters,

I'm looking to meet people do to downwinders this season early in the afternoons at around 2.30 or 3.00pm.

Anyone in this situation?

Cheers

BatKiter

209 posts

13 Oct 2015 2:20pm

I can probably do it once or twice a week. I have done just a few of them..not an expert but would like to improve that. :)

friendly reminder to you guys and others if "new to it" few general and polite rules of downwinding include:
dont come in near kids or swimmers
dont come anywhere near flags, there is a limit on extent for them (check WAKSA)
dont snake people
learn surf rules
be friendly, say hi, smile

AJ Events

111 posts

14 Oct 2015 4:40pm

Hey Chamo,

I run a transport van for kiters leaving from south Trigg, Monday to Friday at 430pm sharp! Come along and meet some crew. You can organise with people you meet to kite downwind at other times. Find me on Facebook, search upwinder, or upwinder.weebly.com

chamo

20 posts

14 Oct 2015 9:38pm

Haha I know you well seeker! I've taken your van on more than one occasion.

I'm finishing earlier these days so wanted to start the downwind at 2.30pm

I could take the van to get back to my car though, that's another option :-)

chamo

20 posts

15 Oct 2015 9:17pm

EternalNoob thanks for your reply.

I'll pm when the seabreeze kicks in :-)

diamond2001

436 posts

16 Oct 2015 9:34pm

Early afternoon downwinders are hard to organise.... I usually do a warm up run from city's to trigg as early as midday on a big kite in light wind using the old treadly!

Wendelien

7 posts

28 Oct 2015 10:39am

Hi!

Just arrived in Perth, will be teaching a lot but I would like to join on my free days!

Cheers!

DJMWA

345 posts

28 Oct 2015 11:24am

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diamond2001 said..
Early afternoon downwinders are hard to organise.... I usually do a warm up run from city's to trigg as early as midday on a big kite in light wind using the old treadly!

That setup is exactly what Ive been planning on for this summer. Where'd you get the bike rack? (I'm too lazy to google.)

LostDog

445 posts

28 Oct 2015 4:27pm

That's very lazy..

www.surfstitch.com/far-king-bike-surfboard-rack-black.html

Lucky I'm also interested.

diamond2001

436 posts

29 Oct 2015 5:25am

eBay is the way to go ... Order it online and it gets deliver to your house ... !

diamond2001

436 posts

29 Oct 2015 5:30am

$70 bucks on eBay ... And the kite rack at the back was $20 also from eBay!

richswing

724 posts

5 Nov 2015 11:29am

This is my option, not sure how it will handle with a 25 knot head wind.

diamond2001

436 posts

5 Nov 2015 12:37pm

Now that's s a beauty!

rod_bunny

1089 posts

6 Nov 2015 10:24am

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diamond2001 said..
Early afternoon downwinders are hard to organise.... I usually do a warm up run from city's to trigg as early as midday on a big kite in light wind using the old treadly!

Now you just need a rack on your board, for the bike & pump

Stops it getting stolen AND you'll never have to walk/hitch back. GENIUS!

diamond2001

436 posts

6 Nov 2015 8:47pm

I always ride first and kite back to the car.The triple downwinder is impossible without this bike . I have got my money's worth out of it already.

Lambroast

177 posts

7 Nov 2015 9:54am

Anyone interested in a metro downwinder today or tomm ? PM me

Richieboro

2 posts

7 Nov 2015 11:09am

Hey mate I'm keen today and tomorrow and any other day give me a ring on 0498196326

chamo

20 posts

10 Nov 2015 1:55pm

Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah organising a dw in the week is quite difficult

Thankfully the upwinder is starting next week! that will get me going

Your bikie set ups are pretty good too; something to think about for sure.

chamo

20 posts

10 Nov 2015 1:58pm

Is anyone doing a dw tomorrow or Thursday at 3ish that has a spare seat in his car and is able to give me a lift?

pajdau

22 posts

19 Nov 2015 2:17pm

Anybody can join our group & find/offer your downwinder. Follow my post for details www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Downwinder-Telegram-group/

Bletti

163 posts

19 Nov 2015 11:02pm

You guys and your cute little bikes :) Chamo, I'm in the same situation a few days a week and want to do earlier downwinders to get to South Trigg around 4 and catch the Upwinder back towards Cottesloe. I'd be happy to kite with you.

diamond2001

436 posts

20 Nov 2015 8:35am

How do you fit the enduro bike in your boot?

Bletti

163 posts

21 Nov 2015 6:13pm

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diamond2001 said..
How do you fit the enduro bike in your boot?

The hitch rail in the background of the photo

AJ Events

111 posts

23 Nov 2015 7:31am

Hey y'all!

So many creative options, love to see it!

I'd be stoked to do all the work for you, it will save you loads of time and money. As I'm sure all of you who've tried it know, taking a bike upwind, with a surfboard, while wet, after a session can be quite tiring! The Upwinder has had an amazing start to the season and if I stay busy, I will work out a way to run two trips per day. Come meet some crew!

Check out the trailer and postie!

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