"Yep, as Fred says, Alkantstrand is where to kite in the NE. WInd sucks up there when it's SW, very gusty and variable direction-wise. Mike and I went up there last week in the SW and we tried on the offshore and onshore side of Pelican Island…"
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Weather forecast
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kitesports Feb 18, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Promotions
Edit: See in the comments below. Craig has made this even easier by adding a ready-made html document that you can…Continue
Who is keen to build a slider?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Allsopp Jul 12, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Promotions
Hey guyz & girlz,I have been chatting to Sin about building a slider and possibly a ramp. I wanted to find out if anyone in this community is keen on the idea? I am not very excited to spend…Continue
Pat Love Harness
Started Jan 14, 2010 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Hey everyone,I have a Pat Love Quest Waist Harness which I am looking to sell.It is the top of the range and retails for around R1500. It doesn't work for me (probably has to do with my rounded…Continue
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Shot bro. I know, the wind in Durbs is also dead. This time of year is really difficult for us kiters. :-)
I have also heard about Pelican bay and kited near the north bay pier. I am sure I will…"
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So pray tell where the best spots are in RB? I am up there this weekend and it looks like the winds are going to be around so I may as well spend some time getting wet. Please give me some hints.See More
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Kiting Richards Bay.
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 9:23 4 Comments 1 Promotion
So pray tell where the best spots are in RB? I am up there this weekend and it looks like the winds are going to be around so I may as well spend some time getting wet. Please give me some hints.
Only in Africa...
Posted on January 28, 2010 at 12:08 1 Comment 0 Promotions
So I pop into Marco's with Sin on Sunday to grab something to eat.
Guess what? No parking...
I parked on the pavement along with everyone else and got a fine. Not too much of an issue with that.
Check out the model of my cabbie... ;-)
Guess what? No parking...
I parked on the pavement along with everyone else and got a fine. Not too much of an issue with that.
Check out the model of my cabbie... ;-)
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 12:05 on June 24, 2011,
Sinisa said… Keen, wind just starting in Umdloti now.
- At 7:38 on November 1, 2010,
Grant Talmage said… - Morning Craig
Weather is looking rather bleak this week, but I am keen to meet at kite beach after work one of these days...
- At 12:23 on May 5, 2010, Sinisa said…
- check under the shop section and then under Flexifoil kites
- At 21:26 on March 12, 2010, Sinisa said…
- Hmmmm dude, you are tempting me, I am keeping my fingers crossed so I can get some lessons done, this week has been kak for wind. Next week looks a bit better "I hope"
- At 21:50 on February 15, 2010,
Antonius Scheid said…
- Hey Craig! Happy Birthday!! Sorry I did not answer your invitation but I am just so busy at the moment. Travelling between Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay...., hey, it doen't stop (back to Richards Bay tommorrow....)
- At 17:06 on February 15, 2010,
Grant Donaldson said… - Well you always said that your Mazda was a special edition! and i think you also mentioned something along the lines of it going like the wind, so its quit fitting then!!!!
Mazda Flexifoil, hee hee heee WTF!!!!
- At 12:21 on February 11, 2010, Sinisa said…
- Hey Craig. Happy Birthday bud, hope you having a sweet day. Check you later, enjoy...
- At 7:57 on January 16, 2010,
- At the time I got there the wind dropped. I could ride but that was it, no tricks jumping or anything else. But the lagoon is big again!
- At 11:23 on December 2, 2009, Sinisa said…
- Dude, the sun is out and the wind is starting. I think we should call a board meeting????
- At 9:15 on December 1, 2009, Sinisa said…
- sweet profile pic.....
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