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Spruce
Since 23 Feb 2009
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 Mon Feb 23, 09 5:47 pm Oahu Kiteboarding Questions |
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I'll be in Hawaii on Oahu March 15th- April 6th...any one out there know whats going on there & best places to launch & related kiting issues. any & all guidance would be appreciated greatly. thanks!~Spruce...i just have a 9m to take with...i weigh 150 pounds.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Mon Feb 23, 09 8:15 pm |
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There are two main spots, Kailua and Mokuleia. Kailua is on the Windward side (ENE) and Mokuleia is on the North shore. Kailua is good for all skill levels, Mokuleia is for advanced intermediates or better. Kailua depends on the trade winds, Mokuleia can get Thermal winds in the afternoon.
The launch at Kailua is Kailua beach park. There's a large sign that gives some rules for the launch there. Check with a local kiter before launching so they can fill you in on the spot. Kailua is constantly in danger of having kiteboarding banned, so use your head. Rig your kite up on the grass, then carry it down to the beach to launch.
Kailua can be awesome when it's good, but you could easily get skunked too... If at all possible, bring a lightwind kite too!
Have fun! Kailua is a great spot with a really fun local crew. 
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Spruce
Since 23 Feb 2009
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Hood River Oregon
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| Tue Feb 24, 09 9:49 am diamond head |
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Thanks Nak~that's very helpful...do you know if kiters are doing diamond head these day? Spruce
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davidcomp
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| Tue Feb 24, 09 10:03 am |
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oahu can be really good, be patient, drive everywhere, and look for kites.
There is alot more than moks and kailua
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Spruce
Since 23 Feb 2009
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| Tue Feb 24, 09 10:38 am |
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Good Advice Sweet Photo! Thank Man!
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wakeup
Since 11 Sep 2005
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| Tue Feb 24, 09 12:19 pm |
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the spot in that pic is the best freeride spot on the island, bout 5 min from my old mans house
used to ride there a lot
but don't launch from the spot where that pic was taken or you could get a beat down
you must launch on the beach you see in the distance
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Bonetti
Since 29 Apr 2007
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| Tue Feb 24, 09 12:42 pm |
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but don't launch from the spot where that pic was taken or you could get a beat down
you must launch on the beach you see in the distance |
Wow...... Hawaii sound like a cool spot to plan a kite trip!!!!! (' ')
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arehn
Since 24 Mar 2008
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| Tue Feb 24, 09 9:13 pm |
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| ya i was in Kailua last summer and it was great but the launch. The launch area is very small and there are a couple of tree hazards, but other than that its great. You have flat water and waves there which is really nice.
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