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Kitekid21
Since 31 Mar 2012
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 Mon Sep 02, 13 1:00 am Great Lakes Area Kiting Spots Help! |
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I haven't posted much on this forum, but I figured I could share my work here and ask for some help from the crew out West as well (just to make sure I reach a greater audience). I've assumed the task of crowdsourcing a map for the Great Lakes region (chicagokitesurfing.com) of ALL kiteboarding spots. This includes snowkiting and landkiting too! I appreciate any and all spots you know of and care to share.
Also, new kiters, this is a list of locations with some info, but each spot has its own intricate set of complications. Please do not show up with a kite and get you or anyone else hurt or we will lose kiting privileges. Bring a local buddy who's knowledgeable and be safe, not stupid. 
Great Lakes Area Map
My legend is as follows:
Green: Suitable for beginners.
Yellow: For kiters who can ride upwind with moderate board skills.
Orange: Avoid these locations if possible. Kiters must be advanced. IKO3/PASA2 level skills recommended.
Red: Limited access sites. Potential for danger. Not recommended or require IKO3/PASA2 certification.
Brown: Open grassy areas suitable for landkiting and snowkiting in the winter.
Blue: Open area frozen lakes suitable for snowkiting.
I'm putting a lot of work into this and it is 100% free for the community. Google's maps engine is still in Beta testing, but it "should" have more features when the final product comes out. I'm scouring the internet, but always appreciate any spots you can send my way. Please include: Address, Launch difficulty, Parking and fees, General notes.
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skent
Since 08 Aug 2011
170 Posts
North Bend, WA & Lyle, WA
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Mon Sep 02, 13 7:53 am |
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You missed a few decent ones inbetween Cleveland and Buffalo. Presque Isle SP @ Erie, PA. Gratiot Beach Park @ Dunkirk, Bennett beach @ Angola, Woodlawn beach @ Woodlawn, and Hamburg Park @ Hamburg (not for newbs ). Skill level depends on conditions - Never snow kited any of these - not advisable, IMO. You might be able to find more info online about these spots ..
http://kitesurfingbuffalo.blogspot.com/2007/08/kitesurfing-presque-isle-pa.html
Great spots on the Canadian side as well, but then you have to put up w/ Canadians ..  |
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
425 Posts
Just a Kook that's
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
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| Tue Sep 03, 13 1:06 pm |
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| Tawas Point in East Tawas is a great spot. Opps you already have that spot of course on your map, it is beautiful there. |
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Kitekid21
Since 31 Mar 2012
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| Tue Sep 03, 13 5:16 pm |
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| Thanks guys. I'll update the map tonight. Any other spots are of course greatly appreciated. And Tawas is beautiful btw. |
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Jimbo
Since 16 Jul 2009
58 Posts
Seattle
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| Wed Sep 04, 13 10:45 am Frankfort to Point Betsie |
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| One of the most fun times I've ever had was kiting (doing a down winder) from Frankfort Michigan to Point Betsie. However that was in the summer time. When the fan is on Frankfort is one of my most favorite spots. |
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elnica
Since 24 Jul 2013
2 Posts
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
Addicted
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| Thu Sep 05, 13 11:38 am |
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On Lake St Clair, theres:
Harsens Island
Metro Beach
Mitchell Bay
Bell River
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John
UPWIND LAUNCH OF A SPORT
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Sauve
Since 19 Mar 2009
97 Posts
Hood River
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| Thu Sep 05, 13 11:41 am Re: Frankfort to Point Betsie |
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| James Owenby wrote: | | One of the most fun times I've ever had was kiting (doing a down winder) from Frankfort Michigan to Point Betsie. However that was in the summer time. When the fan is on Frankfort is one of my most favorite spots. |
The downwinders on the Michigan side of the big lake can be so magical! I've never made it up that far north but I hear Point Betsie and can be insane. Its on my list... can't wait
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Kitekid21
Since 31 Mar 2012
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| Sat Sep 07, 13 10:21 am |
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| In regards to Lake St. Clair, I need some spot specifics before I can add them to the map. I'm aware that those spots exist, but I need to know about the launch and stuff in the water (rocks, etc...) before I put it up officially. |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
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| Sat Sep 07, 13 12:12 pm |
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have you referenced any windsurfing books during your research. Thats what we did years back when looking for areas when we were learning and polking around. 
cheap and easy from used book stores ect. |
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