Is it worth trying to kite in 10 knots?

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sonny2727 > 9 months ago, 2 Feb 2017

sonny2727

VIC

155 posts

2 Feb 2017 9:41am

Hi Guys,
Normally to have fun you need 15+ knots in the Port Phillip Bay. I wondered if its fun when its 10knots with the right setup? foil board or foil kite supposedly get going but for the effort and money is it work? I mean is it exciting or I'd better spend this money and go to Bali and hit the booze or just watch tele (maybe take wife and kids out and earn points for the windier days) . just wondering those who have tried and got experience.
Problem with anything is you get bored after a while...

seanhogan

QLD

3424 posts

2 Feb 2017 8:46am

I never get bored with Kite posts in the windsurf section !

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

2 Feb 2017 10:52am

cant you just get the ol' Razor Scooter out....that never gets old..

stehsegler

3557 posts

2 Feb 2017 9:40am

Personally, I never go out if it's not blowing at least 20 knts. unless there is good swell. In which case I use a 5meter and 110 liter board and bog out to catch some waves. I'd say a 5 meter is sail is where the sweet spot is... oh wait.

Tardy

5292 posts

2 Feb 2017 11:24am

my favourite kite is my Batman one but my daughter has a Dora the explorer one which is amazing in 10 knots .

Beaglebuddy

1595 posts

2 Feb 2017 3:15pm

If you can slog straight out to sea about 5 kilometers it gets very windy, so I'm told.

decrepit

12802 posts

2 Feb 2017 3:22pm

Hang on guys aren't you listening, a kiter just said it's boring under 15kts.

I thought the whole reason for kites was to get out in light stuff?

Can't they do those spinny dangly things unless it's honking.

Surely there's more chics on the beach when they aren't getting their hair blown all over the place!

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

2 Feb 2017 6:48pm

You should be right mate. Just sit with your back to the wind, tie the end of the yarn to your chair and hold your needles pretty firmly or wear gloves if the needles are new.

Mark _australia

23526 posts

2 Feb 2017 4:58pm

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sonny2727 said..
Is it worth trying to kite in 10 knots?

Nah

And I'd suggest not in 20 or 30 either.

joe windsurf

1482 posts

2 Feb 2017 7:21pm

actually 10 knots is my windsurf minimum (~20 kph)
in both summer on the water and in the winter on the ice n snow
in the summer it is with a longboard race board - Mistral Equipe II XR carbon with either 8 or 10 meter sails
in the summer they are quiet peaceful rides and in the winter, well - different

in the winter it is ideally on ice with the icesled and 6.3 sail

MarkSSC

QLD

642 posts

2 Feb 2017 10:24pm

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sonny2727 said..
Hi Guys,
Normally to have fun you need 15+ knots in the Port Phillip Bay.

15 knots? Is that the number of tangles in the lines after being dragged along a beach.

theDoctor

NSW

5786 posts

3 Feb 2017 3:15am

Better than any Caption Comp ever

joe windsurf

1482 posts

3 Feb 2017 6:46am

yeah - i have NO idea why i gave a "serious" response

Glitch

QLD

292 posts

3 Feb 2017 1:55pm

"Is it worth trying to kite in 10 knots?"
Don't you mean "Is it worth trying to kite?"

Faff

VIC

1394 posts

3 Feb 2017 4:49pm

IMO, when it's only 10 knots the wind in Melbourne is fickle (both strength and direction). It becomes consistent about 13-14 knots. At which point windsurfing starts to make sense. I drive down Beach Rd after work everyday. I would not say the kiters are out in force much earlier than windsurfers (but then most windsurfers in the bay don't seem to bother until they can get onto a small board ie. 17-18 knots).

lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

3 Feb 2017 9:14pm

10 knots is doable on a kite, you will be over taking all the 100kg +++++++ sail pumpers that are bogging down on their sup's and boat sized sails, whilst you are powered on a surf board laughing as you fly up wind past their sorry old asses.

When they DO actually finally get out past the waves, let them take what ever wave they want, as they have done the hard yards to get there and will probably take them an hour to get back out into the line up after tacking 2kms out to sea.

I was always taught to respect and help out the senior citizens.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 9:07pm

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lotofwind said..
10 knots is doable on a kite, you will be over taking all the 100kg +++++++ sail pumpers that are bogging down on their sup's and boat sized sails, whilst you are powered on a surf board laughing as you fly up wind past their sorry old asses.

I was always taught to respect and help out the senior citizens.

Kite forums too boring for you? I wouldn't even contemplate reading the kite forums, but I'm an old **** that knows **** all

lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:15pm

^^^ Its great you have a good grasp on reality and realize it. Good on you, well done, thumbs up to you for being honest with yourself and not being a pretender.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 9:49pm

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lotofwind said..
^^^ Its great you have a good grasp on reality and realize it. Good on you, well done, thumbs up to you for being honest with yourself and not being a pretender.

Aw cheers little buddy, thanks for those kind words. Hope you have a really nice weekend and I sincerely hope you get to have a really phat time kite boarding and enjoy doing all those cool tricks that you do. I am honestly envious of all the hot chicks that you cool kiters attract and the really cool and vigorous post-session banter that you engage in. I wish I was young and could have the skills and the fun that you do.

lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:55pm

Cheers pops, can understand your jealousy, Im sure I'll be the same in 50 years or so. But hopfully I wont b as bitter and sarcastic.

Its funny when old people say " Phat" lol

Its kinda like when you hear young people say " Groovie maan"

Just sounds sooo un-cooool duuude

I think I have found a new markie ast'ralia that bites so easy. lol
, your not his grand son?? are u??lol

Its all in good fun digger, chill and enjoy it.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:23pm

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lotofwind said..
Cheers pops, can understand your jealousy, Im sure I'll be the same in 50 years or so. But hopfully I wont b as bitter and sarcastic.

Its funny when old people say " Phat" lol

Its kinda like when you hear young people say " Groovie maan"

Just sounds sooo un-cooool duuude

I think I have found a new markie ast'ralia that bites so easy. lol
, your not his grand son?? are u??lol

Its all in good fun digger, chill and enjoy it.

Ah groovie, so I told you about my shovel? You should come over to my place and check it out

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:29pm

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lotofwind said..
Cheers pops, can understand your jealousy, Im sure I'll be the same in 50 years or so. But hopfully I wont b as bitter and sarcastic.

Its funny when old people say " Phat" lol

Its kinda like when you hear young people say " Groovie maan"

Just sounds sooo un-cooool duuude

I think I have found a new markie ast'ralia that bites so easy. lol
, your not his grand son?? are u??lol

Its all in good fun digger, chill and enjoy it.

Do you think she really is 54 and feels 30?

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:30pm

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lotofwind said..
Cheers pops, can understand your jealousy, Im sure I'll be the same in 50 years or so. But hopfully I wont b as bitter and sarcastic.

Its funny when old people say " Phat" lol

Its kinda like when you hear young people say " Groovie maan"

Just sounds sooo un-cooool duuude

I think I have found a new markie ast'ralia that bites so easy. lol
, your not his grand son?? are u??lol

Its all in good fun digger, chill and enjoy it.

Design, style and liveability with your needs in mind.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:46pm

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lotofwind said..
Cheers pops, can understand your jealousy, Im sure I'll be the same in 50 years or so. But hopfully I wont b as bitter and sarcastic.

Its funny when old people say " Phat" lol

Its kinda like when you hear young people say " Groovie maan"

Just sounds sooo un-cooool duuude

I think I have found a new markie ast'ralia that bites so easy. lol
, your not his grand son?? are u??lol

Its all in good fun digger, chill and enjoy it.

Part of the campaign to announce that they are now opening at night.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:50pm

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lotofwind said..
Cheers pops, can understand your jealousy, Im sure I'll be the same in 50 years or so. But hopfully I wont b as bitter and sarcastic.

Its funny when old people say " Phat" lol

Its kinda like when you hear young people say " Groovie maan"

Just sounds sooo un-cooool duuude

I think I have found a new markie ast'ralia that bites so easy. lol
, your not his grand son?? are u??lol

Its all in good fun digger, chill and enjoy it.

Real fries in a fake world

lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

3 Feb 2017 11:54pm

^^^^ WOW, I think I broke her/him.

R1DER

1472 posts

3 Feb 2017 10:56pm

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sonny2727 said..

Problem with anything is you get bored after a while...

Maybe you do with easy fad activities.( no fad is not a typo for fag) But not with a real sport like windsurfing.

Greenroom

7608 posts

4 Feb 2017 9:53am

Serious question for lotofwind...
Why do you read and comment in the windsurfing forums?
Like many others I never click on or read the kiteboarding forums.
Just curious as I find it a little strange. Care to elaborate?

hardie

4129 posts

4 Feb 2017 10:15am

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Greenroom said..
Serious question for lotofwind...
Why do you read and comment in the windsurfing forums?
Like many others I never click on or read the kiteboarding forums.
Just curious as I find it a little strange. Care to elaborate?

Greeny good to see you still around. The thing with internet trolls is they just seek attention, so as soon as you respond, they get rewarded with attention, even responding with with something that is punishing or shaming to them is still attention. Being IGNORED is what they really hate!!!! But people seem to enjoy feeding them? Just makes them bigger and stronger, the more you feed them.

gavnwend

1373 posts

4 Feb 2017 10:17am

Another frustrated tea bagger

Plainview

179 posts

4 Feb 2017 10:53am

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Probably shunned by his own community so had to look elsewhere. Hey - all in good fun - chill and enjoy!

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