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Bintan in April?

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Created by MDSXR6T > 9 months ago, 20 Feb 2013
MDSXR6T
WA, 1019 posts
20 Feb 2013 5:24PM
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Obviously the island off Singa's and not the cats piss that passes as alcohol but anyone been there?

Google tells me its quiet good for kiting but throws up a few mixed signals in regards to spots and seasons.

We'll be staying at the Lagoon Resort which appears to be at the very northern end of the island.

Heard mixed opinions about the place. A few mates have said its quiet disgusting and seedy undertones whilst others have said its great. Anyone been fishing over there? Potential for decent sailfish action maybe?

Mat

Su
5 posts
3 Mar 2013 4:12PM
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Hey Mat,

Just spent a week on Bintan - on the east coast at Agro Beach Resort. It was the KTA Indonesia stop and there was wind everyday. Looks like there is a couple places to kite, not just only in front of the hotel, but up the coast as well. Check out the conditions -



There's also an older Seabreeze forum post on this topic:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/Anyone-kited-Bintan-Island/

Email any of the Singapore based kite companies and they will be able to give you details too, or ask some of the local guys on Facebook - just do a search for Bintan Kiteriders.

Hope this gives you an idea - as far as I was told April should still be good riding. We all went prepared for light winds and everyone was wishing they had their 9's with them too.

Good winds

Su

wdric
NSW, 1625 posts
3 Mar 2013 10:30PM
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Off topic sorry
Hey Su
are you also going to the china event in may?
There are a few racers looking at this and I know of a male free styler also who might be going so we could have a good ozi turn out

KiteBilly
VIC, 90 posts
4 Mar 2013 6:32AM
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Hey XR6, Windguru have bintan island listed,

Try this link.

www.windguru.cz/87

The tabs across the top of the forecast box will give you graph, map and other local options.

From what Ive read add 5 to 10 knots to this forecast.



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