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Armando
Armando
1 posts
1 posts
14 Aug 2012 5:29pm
Hi, My name is Armando, I am from Spain.

I am going to Sydney for a long time, to study English and to find a job. Also to kite.

I would like to know how often you can kite in Sydney, also which is the speed of the wind, because at the moment I have a 9 meters kite, but I am not sure if I can use it over there.

Please help me.

Thanks.
Mikedobee
Mikedobee
NSW
331 posts
NSW, 331 posts
14 Aug 2012 9:07pm
I personally would never get a 9 for Sydney. A 12 or 13 if you want an allround kite, and if you have two kites a 17 and a 12.

The wind speed, I guess depends on the season. Maybe other guys with a bit more experience can give some advice. I don't have to many seasons under my belt.

As for wind direction, in Sydney and around you can kite in pretty much every direction.

bennie
bennie
ACT
1258 posts
ACT, 1258 posts
15 Aug 2012 6:55pm
You didn't say how heavy you are or what board you ride. But assuming you are a normal size guy(80kg) on a 135 twin tip. Your 9 will be your stronger wind kite, and a 12 will be needed for lighter days. I get away with a grunty 10m 90% of the time.

The main season is oct-april ne and se winds. average wind is between 13-25knots
Mikedobee
Mikedobee
NSW
331 posts
NSW, 331 posts
16 Aug 2012 10:34am
What's your grunty 10m? What brand?

bennie said...

You didn't say how heavy you are or what board you ride. But assuming you are a normal size guy(80kg) on a 135 twin tip. Your 9 will be your stronger wind kite, and a 12 will be needed for lighter days. I get away with a grunty 10m 90% of the time.

The main season is oct-april ne and se winds. average wind is between 13-25knots


bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
17 Aug 2012 12:44pm
Armando. Check out Manly for Language schools. Good beaches and surfing too around this area. Get a cheap car for Kiting. That's help get to good locations. You should be able to sell it before you leave.
JBFletch
JBFletch
QLD
1287 posts
QLD, 1287 posts
21 Aug 2012 9:24am
Mikedobee said...

I personally would never get a 9 for Sydney. A 12 or 13 if you want an allround kite, and if you have two kites a 17 and a 12.




I'm 75kg have a 9M north EVO and a 5"11 North WAM.

works well for me..

if its any lighter, then just go surfing..
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