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kite spot that works fine on Western Winds in SYD

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Created by SamInOz > 9 months ago, 11 Apr 2010
SamInOz
NSW, 15 posts
11 Apr 2010 12:08PM
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Hi lads,

As I saw on the site, forecast for next months seems to be mainly based upon western winds, unfortunately all spots around sydney's airport are noticed to be best in Estern winds. Does any one of thoses spots works with Western winds ? Or did I took my kite licence for nothing ?

picker
VIC, 431 posts
11 Apr 2010 12:52PM
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the bra' works good in westerly just make sure you bring you licence the locals check them all the time

SamInOz
NSW, 15 posts
11 Apr 2010 1:23PM
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bra' stands for maroubra ?

rloemker
NSW, 149 posts
11 Apr 2010 3:43PM
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Correct. Actually just up the road you could go to Bondi. SW gets you a cross-shore. That place never gets crowded so you should be ok.

SamInOz
NSW, 15 posts
11 Apr 2010 4:25PM
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I've heard it's forbidden for us kiters, to go kiting in Bondi being in possessions of any NSWKBA or so tag.
What about coogee beach then ? I've seen someone on his way to go kiting there. But on the NSWKBA map, they says it's forbidden...

deXtrous
NSW, 451 posts
11 Apr 2010 5:18PM
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May be able to try Palm Beach bayside, never been there myself but it seems like it would work in westerlies.

Also if you're up for a bit of a drive head to central coast. There's some spots around there (see nswkba website).

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
11 Apr 2010 6:29PM
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picker said...

the bra' works good in westerly just make sure you bring you licence the locals check them all the time


How on earth does Maroubra work in a westerly?

I think you mean Laperuse and / or Kurnell, but as we have read too many times before kiting there in winter is for the foolish, the brave, and the experienced only!

rloemker
NSW, 149 posts
11 Apr 2010 8:39PM
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GalahOnTheBay said...

picker said...

the bra' works good in westerly just make sure you bring you licence the locals check them all the time


How on earth does Maroubra work in a westerly?

I think you mean Laperuse and / or Kurnell, but as we have read too many times before kiting there in winter is for the foolish, the brave, and the experienced only!


I thought he was taking the piss also.

Sam, I was joking about kiting at Bondi. Obviously you don't watch Bondi Rescue.

What about north end of Cronulla or Bundeena?

SamInOz
NSW, 15 posts
12 Apr 2010 1:01PM
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rloemker said...

GalahOnTheBay said...

picker said...

the bra' works good in westerly just make sure you bring you licence the locals check them all the time


How on earth does Maroubra work in a westerly?

I think you mean Laperuse and / or Kurnell, but as we have read too many times before kiting there in winter is for the foolish, the brave, and the experienced only!


I thought he was taking the piss also.

Sam, I was joking about kiting at Bondi. Obviously you don't watch Bondi Rescue.

What about north end of Cronulla or Bundeena?


Sorry lads, not really a fan of australian tv shows.
Is kurnell that dangerous during winter ?
I'll might go where it's safe to ride....

old4dy
NSW, 147 posts
12 Apr 2010 6:59PM
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there are a few lakes in the mountains that would work well, but when a westerly blows up here, can be very out of control, would be worth a try, but would be a 3mm wetsuit caper.

They are good poley spots when very blowy, as no body else is on the water, but later on water gets too cold to go near, hypothermia sucks.

Robbo2099
WA, 753 posts
12 Apr 2010 8:51PM
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deXtrous said...

May be able to try Palm Beach bayside, never been there myself but it seems like it would work in westerlies.



Palm Beach Pittwater is possible but only in a straight NW wind. Even then it's dangerous at best and downwind you have fences, cars and trees, amongst other obstacles. There have been numerous kiting accidents there, some serious. Not advised. Straight westerlie is not something you should even consider.

Best spot for dead westerlies is either Picnic Point near The Entrance or Squids at Belmont. But be advised both spots also have significant obstacles onshore.

Westerlies around Sydney are inherently unpredictable, gusty and potentially dangerous.

Rob
NSWKBA Committee

japie
NSW, 7146 posts
13 Apr 2010 8:22AM
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And if you do go to Squids wear booties or the razor clams will get you!

YoMoFo
NSW, 240 posts
14 Apr 2010 9:57AM
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Best spot for dead westerlies is either Picnic Point near The Entrance or Squids at Belmont. But be advised both spots also have significant obstacles onshore.


Nah you don't wanna do that. Didn't you see the F3 the other day

Jimmy Blunt
NSW, 39 posts
14 Apr 2010 1:35PM
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Why are these westerlies in Sydney that dangerous.
What's the difference between kiting them in Sydney/Kurnell or going up to the Entrance or somewhere else

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
14 Apr 2010 3:00PM
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Jimmy Blunt said...

Why are these westerlies in Sydney that dangerous.
What's the difference between kiting them in Sydney/Kurnell or going up to the Entrance or somewhere else




not much ,gusterlies are gusterlies,not for the faint hearted or inexperienced. .Numerous rock groins in gusterlies (generally winds coming across land initially usually from the west in NSW )do increase the danger somewhat at Kurnell I suppose

bennie
ACT, 1258 posts
14 Apr 2010 4:18PM
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kurnell and la perouse are no more dangerous than picnic point

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
14 Apr 2010 4:52PM
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bennie said...

kurnell and la perouse are no more dangerous than picnic point


unless you factor in the toxicity of the environment

IanR
NSW, 1360 posts
14 Apr 2010 6:59PM
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Dont forget the Toxicity of the locals of the KKK

YoMoFo
NSW, 240 posts
14 Apr 2010 9:31PM
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bennie said...

kurnell and la perouse are no more dangerous than picnic point


Come on bennie septic point is ****. You and I both know it. The smell, bull sharks the mad westies that visit every weekend. You don't want to disappoint all the syd siders who come up.



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