I have been to melbourne a bit to kite and have noticed a lot of beginners, intermediate kiters. When i ask where all the good kiters are at i refer to advanced guys pushing the limits and pulling moves that most kiters look at in awe. Im not talking about big air, riding toe side or the odd board grab. Im talking kite loops, unhooked moves, riding blind etc. Everyone knows that progression is a lot quicker when your kiting with guys better than you. Its a great way to learn.
Mainly been to st kilda beach and also brighton. St kilda beach seems to be busiest with mainly beginers and intermediates. With some better riders in the kiddies pool. Brighton seems to have some better riders.
Is there a place that these advanced/pro kiters would rather kite?

they may simply be respecting the fact that a triple mega phat arsed typhoon handlepass grunter punt is simply not appropriate in a throng of 180 kiters congregated in an 18m2 area...

Perth.

I agree, was in Perth over the Xmas period and was amazed by the average level. Clearly is easier learning when you have good conditions almost every day!

javisilla said...

I agree, was in Perth over the Xmas period and was amazed by the average level. Clearly is easier learning when you have good conditions almost every day!

Very true......

A lot comes down to the fact the we dont really have a beach culture in Melbourne when compared to WA or Queensland even NSW has a bigger beach culture than Melb /Vic.

Melb has plenty of kiters mainly due to the population size, but for most...... if it was not for kiting they would not even be at the beach or in the water ie: they do not surf, sail, spearfish etc...... whereas in the other states these are regular activities, providing good backgrounds and knowledge of the wind, seas and general conditions this leads to a more proficient average standard and more confident competent water person.

To be quite truthful 80 -90% of melbourne kiters are lawn mowers. 80% would not go out over 25knots, 80% have probably never ridden outside Port Phillip, 80% do not kite in winter, for 80% a backroll is about all they can hope to aspire too etc etc....... there is nothing wrong with this ..... as long as you are stoked what does it matter. It just highlights the differnce between water people and non water people.

( ps : I am just estimating percentages )


It does also put into perspective the mammoth achievements by the likes of EJ & LR....... as mentioned above, they have got to be as good as they are - 3rd Nationals Open and 2nd + 3rd in the Nationals Juniors without ideal conditions, without 10 other kiters at the same place at the same standard to push them along, basically just the two of them pushing each other.

Credit where credit is due !

sorry mate but i dont kite much at these places any more due to number of people out if you want to see me ride you'll have to head out of town. there is a tour now running from st kilda to my beach called the " HooKWorm Still Rips" bus just book a seat and they will oganise the best display of kiteboarding known to man for you. I take requests now, what that means is they give you a mega phone and you yell out what you want me to do next then i go and do it begger and better then anyone you've ever seen plus you get a hookworm show bag and free sausage sizzle.




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hookworm said...

sorry mate but i dont kite much at these places any more due to number of people out if you want to see me ride you'll have to head out of town. there is a tour now running from st kilda to my beach called the " HooKWorm Still Rips" bus just book a seat and they will oganise the best display of kiteboarding known to man for you. I take requests now, what that means is they give you a mega phone and you yell out what you want me to do next then i go and do it begger and better then anyone you've ever seen plus you get a hookworm show bag and free sausage sizzle.




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everyone in the office just gave me the " Whats so funny stare "