You could head north cairns nice and warm with reliable ish winds [ im hoping to watch the nationals and get some kiting in ], cable park at logan , i do dirt bikes too .

sounds like an idea
what sort of wetsuit would you recommend, short or long sleeve?
and how cold does it really get?

Surf, Gym and a fun girlfriend!

I'm far from a "seasoned" kiter, certainly addicted to kiting and a wind junkie now though!
For me, when theres no wind....I waterski, wakeboard and barefoot.


And beer..........lots of beer!

Mountain Bike

suface2air said...

Hey hopey iam with you on the water ski where is the photo taken or is that a secret spot looks sweet as for a foot .

Not really a secret spot mate, but lets just say its a lake within a 2hr drive radius of Brisbane CBD
Im fortunate enough to have a piece of land and a cabin on the water, that view is from my deck
If you dont mind the cold, winter is the go to ski and barefoot. Not many boats about, so the water is usually glassy!
Ive kited there too occaisionally, I always take my Zephyr up there just in case the wind picks up and the skiing is crap. Gets a bit gusty with the surrounding hills as you would expect. I have been going there regularly for the last 25 years, and Ive never seen anyone kite there before, and wouldnt recommend it without boat support.

KiteGal said...

Hey,
Even though I am a new kiter, my kiting addiction is well and truly entrenched. I am wondering how the hell you seasoned kiters make it through winter with no/not much wind?

What's the secret? What other fun, adrenaline filled activities do you get up to during the winter?

Suggestions welcome.
S

Wait for winter westerlies....

buy new kites....

go surfing....

I have a 140cc pit bike , $450 . manual , 14 \12 inch wheels . can try it first , pm for more info kitegal . at gold coast but can deliver to brissy .

Hey S, Ill show you our secret winter spots. Wetty is a must. We got out today, awesome sesh.

get your fix in the warm windy paradise of Mauritius with us.

here is an album from last year
http://web.mac.com/oceanbluesky/Mauritius_2011/Welcome.html

Here is the link to the trip details this year
kitethrills.com/explore-mauritius-with-kitethrills/

the winds in winter in SE QLD are still there - youve just got to be more determined and flexible to take them when they happen. Also a thick wetsuit.

enjoy.

The NE winds should start to turn up around September or if we are lucky they can come as early as late July.

Kitegal :I am wondering how the hell you seasoned kiters make it through winter with no/not much wind?

Shopping cart handle passes
LOTS OF THEM

tunsis said...

when is the windy season? when does the wind return?

I'm moving to Brisbane for work quite shortly and there is only so much I can carry before I run out of luggage space.

normally I'd never *not* go somewhere with my kites... but given the wind would you say I'm better off bringing my mountain bike over with me (I ride quite a bit) and shipping my kites by sea? Takes 2 - 3 months to arrive.

For winter I have started training again - somehow - I get less injuries as a noob kiter lmao... anyone up for some sparring ;p

build a wake winch and hit the channels around redcliffe and brisbane. great fun, only cost 2 bucks in fuel and have a lengthy 600 ft run..