I once had a work trip to South Africa and tacked on a week to kite Cape Town. I dragged all my gear for the entire trip (expensive and total pain). The week I was in Cape Town, I didn’t get one day of wind. The guys at Real said they had never seen anything like that in 15 yrs the shop was open.
Ouch, that’s brutal. Every amazing kite spot I’ve been I’ve had some flavor of this. The worst was the grenadines in January when the wind is supposed to be “on like a blow dryer”. I had 7 days of mostly kite foiling… and then 2-3 days of anything about 15kts at the end
I flew from UK to Mauritius, got there, no wind for the 12days i was there. Luckily the hotel had free Wakeboarding, wakeboard as much as you want. Went SUP on a reef and shared some waves with Dolphins, dived the reefs. Shame was really hoping to ride the waves at One Eye Lemorne. It happens
Evan, Recently found your channel, love all your content, inspiring! In my 2nd year of lessons in the Los Angeles. If you're ever in the area send me a note!
@@erbartlettHey Evan! I realized that i had my notifications turned off so I wasn't aware that you had replied! Hmmmm... suggestions for vids, maybe a few geared towards kiters transitioning from lessons to venturing on their own??? That's exactly where I am right now and could probably benefit from pointers from as many other kiters as possible.
There is only 1 kitespot it's called Atlantis in the south of the island. Offshore winds, warm waters, 2 kite schools, rescue boats. Best period to visit are December- juli @@erbartlett
hi i was looking forward to learn the kitesurfing sports , i am basically from india , can you pls suggest me good coach who is practicing kite surfing in india ,i have been searching many videos and places i couldn't find . and pls do suggest me the website were i can buy the kite gears for ah reasonable price ( second hand or new if can afford it ) cos i need more time n months to save money to buy ,i have been seeing your tutorials from past many months , i could not find better videos than yours to learn , pls do the need full ,. thank you 😇
So cool! I have not had the opportunity to go to india, so I dont know of any schools. I have been to Sri Lanka, and there are a ton of good schools in Kalpitya, and Im assuming there are schools in india along the southwest coast where the Palk Straight is? I'd talk to those schools about used gear, they have the best access to gear and they can assess the quality for you. Good luck!
You never know, always being your full range. I always bring my 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,19, and 21m and my 132,136,140,142,144,148,150, Than 6 wetsuits, 8bars, 5 different line sets. Jk, I bring my 3 kites. 2 bars/boards
Haha, but sometimes it feels that way. I’ve definite brought 15m , 12m, 9m, 7m on certain trips with an extra single strut for very light wind foiling.
I once had a work trip to South Africa and tacked on a week to kite Cape Town. I dragged all my gear for the entire trip (expensive and total pain). The week I was in Cape Town, I didn’t get one day of wind. The guys at Real said they had never seen anything like that in 15 yrs the shop was open.
Ouch, that’s brutal. Every amazing kite spot I’ve been I’ve had some flavor of this. The worst was the grenadines in January when the wind is supposed to be “on like a blow dryer”. I had 7 days of mostly kite foiling… and then 2-3 days of anything about 15kts at the end
I flew from UK to Mauritius, got there, no wind for the 12days i was there. Luckily the hotel had free Wakeboarding, wakeboard as much as you want. Went SUP on a reef and shared some waves with Dolphins, dived the reefs. Shame was really hoping to ride the waves at One Eye Lemorne. It happens
Brutal, riding one eye would be the dream. Not even enough wind to foil?
it was about 8 years ago, i didnt foil back then :(@@erbartlett Got some new Duotone Neo Dlabs and a Slingshot Hopecraft to play with now :)
Evan,
Recently found your channel, love all your content, inspiring! In my 2nd year of lessons in the Los Angeles. If you're ever in the area send me a note!
Glad its helpful!! Any ideas for future videos I should make?
@@erbartlettHey Evan!
I realized that i had my notifications turned off so I wasn't aware that you had replied! Hmmmm... suggestions for vids, maybe a few geared towards kiters transitioning from lessons to venturing on their own??? That's exactly where I am right now and could probably benefit from pointers from as many other kiters as possible.
You should come to our beautiful island of Bonaire. The best season is jan-juli! Best foiling spot!!!! let me know!
I have a friend that goes every year, but I have never been. When is the right time to visit? What are the spots to check out?
There is only 1 kitespot it's called Atlantis in the south of the island. Offshore winds, warm waters, 2 kite schools, rescue boats. Best period to visit are December- juli @@erbartlett
How long foil mast do You have?
90cm hover glide aluminum mast from slingshot
hi i was looking forward to learn the kitesurfing sports , i am basically from india , can you pls suggest me good coach who is practicing kite surfing in india ,i have been searching many videos and places i couldn't find . and pls do suggest me the website were i can buy the kite gears for ah reasonable price ( second hand or new if can afford it ) cos i need more time n months to save money to buy ,i have been seeing your tutorials from past many months , i could not find better videos than yours to learn , pls do the need full ,. thank you 😇
So cool! I have not had the opportunity to go to india, so I dont know of any schools. I have been to Sri Lanka, and there are a ton of good schools in Kalpitya, and Im assuming there are schools in india along the southwest coast where the Palk Straight is?
I'd talk to those schools about used gear, they have the best access to gear and they can assess the quality for you. Good luck!
is there any video abt which kite brand is better for longer use matainace , and for all type of wind condition ,
@@erbartlett
You never know, always being your full range. I always bring my 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,19, and 21m and my 132,136,140,142,144,148,150,
Than 6 wetsuits, 8bars, 5 different line sets. Jk, I bring my 3 kites. 2 bars/boards
Haha, but sometimes it feels that way. I’ve definite brought 15m , 12m, 9m, 7m on certain trips with an extra single strut for very light wind foiling.
Just got skunked, myself! Who knew Connecticut is home to so many skunks. 🦨
Glad I’m not the only one :)
The worst place to kite. I had better luck at hither hills st park. NW Is sand, SE is Rocky ad hell