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Speedo
Since 07 May 2007
262 Posts
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Wed Apr 13, 16 12:54 pm Maui help |
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Hi guys,
i've never kited Maui. I have a place to stay but was needing a rental car. was also thinking I'd just rent a directional and bring kites. I'm leaving friday. I have 5,7,9,12 m available and I'll be riding directional board (i'm 5'6'' 160lbs). Im guessing I dont need the 12m?
any suggestions about board and car rental? Was thinking about Budget car rental.
also thinking about taking a wave kiting lesson (although i've not really heard of that before). I "think" i do ok in waves but I probably don't hit them square enough and I'm sure I have a lot of technique to learn. Would help if I could see how I'm doing from a video perspective- but not really had that opportunity before).
any help/tips appreciated.
-ken _________________ Does this cover my thunder? |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
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Wed Apr 13, 16 1:01 pm |
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just got back....used car rentals: Aloha and Kimo's. they're cheaper, less conspicuous, and usually available. Aloha was previously Al West's, they specialize in windsurfing and kiting rentals, often having vans and wagons, sometimes coolers and chairs. have fun, and respect the island. |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1470 Posts
Hood River
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Wed Apr 13, 16 2:16 pm |
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Forecast is epic for next week - go get some.
Rental car - Frank Saab/Frank's Friendly Cars <info@mauicarrental.biz>.
http://mauicarrentals.net/
He's got clean cars and he drops them off at airport parking - a 200 foot walk from baggage claim.
I've used all the others and Frankie has the best cars.
I get the compat wagons - Mazda 3 or Subaru or Toyota.
I would agree you could leave your 12 at home. |
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
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Wed Apr 13, 16 3:16 pm |
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Naish Maui Pro Center for board rentals, they have everything twin tips to directionals and are super close to the beach. _________________ BIP- "YOUR GIRLFRIENDS FAVORITE" |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1523 Posts
Not Portland
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Wed Apr 13, 16 4:32 pm |
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Blowing 22-40 now at kanaha. Epic day for wind today. _________________ Take a breath; inhale |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
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Lake Michigan
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Thu Apr 14, 16 7:42 am |
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Unfortunately I had a vastly different experience with Frank's...I broke down in 3 different cars of his, was roadside waiting twice for him to pick me up and take me back to Kahului for another rental. Got an attitude from him, then was double charged on credit card for gas in one of the broken down cars after I left. They're used cars so breakdowns happen, but the attitude and the gas double charge was not kewl...
It's called Frank's Friendly Cars, and not Friendly Frank's Cars for a reason; but the cars were not too friendly to me...perhaps you'll have better luck!! Rented from Kimo's several times; Aloha at least a dozen, had one breakdown, they delivered another car to me and they credited me a day for the inconvenience...we all have different experiences, but that was mine.. |
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Speedo
Since 07 May 2007
262 Posts
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Thu Apr 14, 16 8:00 am |
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Thanks for the input so far guys! I appreciate it! _________________ Does this cover my thunder? |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Thu Apr 14, 16 7:05 pm Manaloharentacar.net |
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Sergio at manaloharentacar.net. He has good prices and you pickup and drop off in the short term parking right across from the baggage claim. I've rented from all the shops but if you're setting up a wave clinic I'd bet they would be cheapest and probably from a van at the beach. |
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