boardrider381 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 wind wasnt very good, it seemed to be coming more from the SW and you really need some north in it, prob be ok with east too. Did a couple of jumps and trundled around for 20 mins. I actually got there really late at about 4pm, it was dead quiet but as soon as your kite launches the kids just come from nowwhere until you have a small spectator crowd! I locked all my spare kit and valuables in the car so there was nothing lyng on the grass to nick. Acutally all they all seemed pretty friendly, I think they are just bored and something of interest is good for em, all the lads just asked the usual questions, how much does that cost, can i have a go, why do you keep falling off? etc etc but they were nice enough. The pikey gang of girls on the other hand asked 'do you wanna f**k my mate' I politely declined the offer of banging her friend in the middle of the field and went on my way. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 'do you wanna f**k my mate' I politely declined the offer of banging her friend in the middle of the field and went on my way. LMAO, quality! You going back for more? Flying that is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat tony Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I politely declined the offer of banging her friend in the middle of the field and went on my way. lol - yeah yeah sure you did ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Right you lot, who's going to Wallop, and when? I'm going, and will be there on Friday night. Obviously as I am not flying I am just going for the camaraderie, so need some comrades! Who's in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe2003 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 im going im going, our little phone conversation inspired me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I am going, Grant will be there on Friday night to set up camp and I will arrive saturday morning. Sorry to hear about your shoulder Barry, didn't know that ii was still playing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 just to let you guys know, i went to perdi on friday night and the goal posts are gone till the start of next season. yipee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Guy are you going to Wallop? Great news about Perdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 no, i'm hooked on the water side of things now and am hoping to get to the beach instead. really got the old kitesurfing cracked on saturday. going both directions fairly confidently and popping a couple of jumps. have a good time, see you locally soon no doubt, probably kempsey or over perdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 OK, Grant is not going now, so I am on my own, although I am feeling really ill today so I need a fast recovery if I am going to make it to Wallop!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Absolutely gutted. Wont get to Wallop, I am ill. Been looking forward to this for ages too. :( :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walty666 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 no, i'm hooked on the water side of things now and am hoping to get to the beach instead. really got the old kitesurfing cracked on saturday. going both directions fairly confidently and popping a couple of jumps. have a good time, see you locally soon no doubt, probably kempsey or over perdi. where to butt? forecast for s. wales is dire. will ring tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 @ FB what kites are you using on the water at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 @Guy. Mainly a 11m GK Sonic, See's me from 12 knots up to 30 +. I have taken 40 knot gusts. Not recomended. I have a 17m Strike but really that only gives me a 4 knot advantage at the bottom end and can see me through to 15. I'm using a 128x38 board and 75kg. Try and stick to the sonic most of the time as it is predictable and very floaty. Did you hit the water the weekend? I was at Borth and Dovey and had a glorious day in the sun Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 no mate, not this weekend just gone but the weekend before i went to aberavon and progressed a lot further with my riding. it was blowing low to mid twenties and i went out with my 10m v2 as my 16m v2 is still needing a repair. the 10m was really good. the extra speed around the window allowed me to keep it in the power more and consequently got some really good runs in. u always tend to go over to the west coast of wales do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Yep it's where I started and know most of the crew from Dovey & Borth side. Also use Anglsey, Bream, Newquay, Exmouth and did the Isle of Wight last year. Will be in Turkey in July which should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 turkey! funny you should say that, good chance i might be taking my gear over there this summer too. where abouts you heading to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Think Antalya, but I'm just paying if you what I mean! Beer & kitesurfing all in the sun. What more can you wish for. Well not much when you are with the wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 that's where i'll be going, probably mid to late september. my parents have a place about an hour east of Antalya just outside Alanya. i've been there a few times before but never with kites and board. i've never seen anybody kiting out there but given the right wind it would be idyllic. i imagine you would stir up a few local spectators as i'm not sure its a sport they have seen much of over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 funny you guys should mention Turkey. My moms partner has a place over there in calis beach (prenounced Chelish), I was over there just last week and saw a few kite surfers. The conditions are ideal, good coastal winds, flat non tidal sea, warm waters, what more could you ask for. I might give it a try the next time I'm over there. If anybody wants to stay at the appartment, which is a 10minute walk from the beach, then let me know and I'll look into it, I know he does rent it out throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Guy, picked this up from another forum: Kitesurfing Fethiye, Calis beach August 06. The winds start at about midday and stop at 5pm....every day The facilities, good storage, showers, wash down area, sunbeds, food, drink (waiter service to sunbed) all this kept Mrs Fish very happy. The staff at the centre can be a little pre occupied with kiting themselves and like to show off ( alittle dangerously at times). If you take kit that you want to sell, again you can get a good price from the local lads as they have no kite shops in Turkey. Patara. The best location for my money in Turkey, but I never seem to get it bang on. You get big winds with surf. Speak to the Fethiye lads and they think this too, but you have to come with small kites 7 and even 5m efforts. This is Patara This beach is 17km of sand ( I think the biggest sandy beach in Turkey) but early season there is no one here and no RNLI. Finally. The locals love it when you kite we were invaded by this group of school kids at Patara, but it does show an awsome backdrop. In the summer this beach can get busy near the car parks. But walk a couple of hundred metres and you will always have space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 yeah patara beach, looks amazing. a lot deeper than most the beaches down on the south coast. http://www.kitegallery.net/d/88164-1/playa-patara.jpg so there is a kite school at chalis, that place is about 3 hours west of antalya by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 calis beach is no where near as nice as patara beach, it's all shingle, but then again, you don't spend your time on the beach . I'll get some pictures from my camera when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walty666 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 my parents have a place about an hour east of Antalya just outside Alanya. No way! And mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Wel looking at the forcasts out there the sea breeze only kicks to about 11 knots so the 17 may be seeing some use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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