Costa-p Posted November 27, 2012 Report Posted November 27, 2012 I have a friend who used to kite many years ago and wants to get back into the sport but doesnt have his own gear, is there a company/shop that rents gear out? Btw im from the north west. Thanks in advance Quote
Hellen Posted November 28, 2012 Report Posted November 28, 2012 Hi, great idea!!! giving this season, winter is coming already, I would suggest to get back into this sport in a warmer place in term of temperatures and enjoy a beautiful spot in Dahab, Egypt. I usually hang out in a kite center called Happy Kite located right on the spot. It's flat and mainly shallow lagoon perfect for both beginner and advance riders. Using this type of a lagoon has the advantage of feeling safe, confident in learning the technique with the possibility to have all help if necessary. Daily you can find all the right condition of temperature (around 20°C) and wind (average up to 25 knots) to get a ride and have a lot of fun in the water. The school is so equipped that you can can easily rent all the necessary. A wide selection of wet suits, shoes, boards, kites..., allow to find the perfect match to give you all the best condition to ride in a safe way. A beautiful chill out area with carpet and free Internet is the living room of the station, that help you to relax after your ride and get in touch with all other international surfers and instructors of the Happy Kite school. I really hope to see you over here!! Greetings from golden Dahab, endless summer for wind addicted! Quote
Hellen Posted November 28, 2012 Report Posted November 28, 2012 Hi, great idea!!! giving this season, winter is coming already, I would suggest to get back into this sport in a warmer place in term of temperatures and enjoy a beautiful spot in Dahab, Egypt. I usually hang out in a kite center called Happy Kite located right on the spot. It's flat and mainly shallow lagoon perfect for both beginner and advance riders. Using this type of a lagoon has the advantage of feeling safe, confident in learning the technique with the possibility to have all help if necessary. Daily you can find all the right condition of temperature (around 20°C) and wind (average up to 25 knots) to get a ride and have a lot of fun in the water. The school is so equipped that you can can easily rent all the necessary. A wide selection of wet suits, shoes, boards, kites..., allow to find the perfect match to give you all the best condition to ride in a safe way. A beautiful chill out area with carpet and free Internet is the living room of the station, that help you to relax after your ride and get in touch with all other international surfers and instructors of the Happy Kite school. I really hope to see you over here!! Greetings from golden Dahab, endless summer for wind addicted! Quote
Costa-p Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks,but that doesnt really answer my question.im guessing there isnt such a service out there! Quote
Dragnfly Posted November 28, 2012 Report Posted November 28, 2012 Costa - it probably wouldn't work out much more expensive to buy some 2nd hand gear would it? Like my 9m cab nomad that you saw in use not so long ago - £200 if you want it matey. Quote
mick Posted November 28, 2012 Report Posted November 28, 2012 Costa, tbh, the price you'de pay for renting equipment is generally as high as buying outright. And my post hasnt answered you either. I have a nice 12 mtre going for a song. Quote
Costa-p Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Posted November 28, 2012 I didnt think it would be cheap to rent if there was such a service.i did mention to him that you can pick up second hand gear fairly cheap these days. Ill let him know about your kites and if hes interested ill send you a pm.thanks Quote
Dragnfly Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 I'd consider renting my 2010 can nomad 9 or 7 for £50 a day and £200 deposit dude? He'd have to sign some sort of disclaimer type thing. Quote
tedatwgs Posted November 30, 2012 Report Posted November 30, 2012 plus if you rent there is normally a excess - £100 for damage (if insurance is included). So you best getting your own gear and breaking it yourself. Quote
gazxtreme Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 You will be lucky to rent equipment here in the UK. Even abroad when they do rent equipment out it is expensive and if you break it you pay for it as most don't offer insurance. Even then they would probably insist on you paying for some 1-1 so they can assess your ability before handing over the equipment. I have let ex-students rent equipment after they have reached board starts but done this supervised. I have turned away guys who have just rocked up and asked to rent gear, how would I know if they can even set the gear up properly.I even once had a woman ask if she could hire some kit for her kids that were about 12 and 13 and after trying to find out where they had done their lessons and what their ability was she said they only wanted to mess about on the sand for a bit. So it's all a bit risky to be hiring in the UK especially when there's always someone to blame when something goes wrong. Quote
tedatwgs Posted December 1, 2012 Report Posted December 1, 2012 was it an off shore wind, perhaps she wanted rid of the kids. Quote
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