mp35 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Just booked my flights to SA for the end of the month staying with in-laws in Kloof, KZN. Just wondeing if it's possible to rent boards in Durbs rather than fight the airlines at check-in & also curious what people do with car keys? - in the kitebag on the beach, like I do in the UK? - a trustworthy car guard that looks after keys? presume the water's lovely, & I can leave all the neoprene gear behind? how's the wind at this time of year? Should I pack the 7m & the 10m? (There's only 60kg of me... I can get going in 8knots on the 10...) Quote
RichieRipz Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Talk to Gavin at Cyclone, he should be able to sort you out board rental. TT or surfboard. I would hang onto your car keys (get an aqua pack) and don't leave any bags on the beach. The water should be nice and warm, it was when we were there. Indian Ocean is usually toasty. We kited a really nice spot north of Durban called Mercy Lagoon. There are loads of spots, and some big old waves. Pack both kites, anything can happen! Make sure you get out for a Durban indian curry. They are the bomb. Durban has a cool urban beach vibe to it, and has a huge surf culture. I really liked it. Edited October 14, 2009 by RichieRipz Quote
KineticRepair Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Yeah don't leave anything on the beach, my towel,t shirt and a broken chickenloop were stolen, luckily not a kite or car keys!If you have time you should check out PE and J Bay, no one ever goes there and it's sick!Although the real wind kicks in properly after christmas Quote
mp35 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions. Cyclone seems to be quite a mystery - represented in the UK, and sponsored a BKSA event a couple of years ago, but not to be found locally any more? Quote
North Wind Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 If you haven't figured out body dragging, do so. The waters off Durban provide an extra incentive to acquire this skill. Quote
mp35 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 If you haven't figured out body dragging, do so. The waters off Durban provide an extra incentive to acquire this skill. Extra incentive? How so? Quote
KineticRepair Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 haha well, there's shark nets on all the main swimming beaches! Quote
mp35 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Posted November 6, 2009 Back from Durban. Big waves, I take my hat off to the guys that learn there! Durban info: - Ocean2Air is a convenient located shop near La Lucia. Rob & Bruce who run it are sound guys. (I didn't end up visiting Cyclone in the city centre) - Downwinders are totally cool. There's kms of beach to journey along. - Security is not a problem. At kitebeach you can leave your keys with the guys employed by Ocean2Air or Cyclone. They also do a great service of setting up kites while you get changed. They know what they're doing. You can also leave keys behind the counter at Ocean2Air shop if you're further up the beach. - Texwise (Morrisson Street) is the spot to get your kite repaired (oops) - Joop's place does the best steaks. I'm happy to take your pm if your'e heading to Durbs. Quote
Kiteboyza Posted November 6, 2009 Report Posted November 6, 2009 you forgot to add nice warm water Quote
mp35 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Posted November 8, 2009 you forgot to add nice warm water Ah, yes, I forgot to mention the water. Despite people on the forums waxing lyrical about how you don't need a wetsuit... it was rather a surprise to see that almost everyone is sporting neoprene in springtime... Glad I threw in my spare suit when I packed. Agreed - the Indian ocean in summer is a lovely temperature, but right now at 20degrees, it's similar to the south coast of the UK... Pack a suit for winter/spring! Quote
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