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New in QLD

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Created by Spanishkiter > 9 months ago, 18 Nov 2017
Spanishkiter
4 posts
18 Nov 2017 3:07PM
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G?day!

I am new in QLD and I want to practice my favorite sport, kiteboarding. The problem is that I am completely lost here, I don?t know where to go and I have plenty of doubts.

I have been doing kiteboarding since 2008 and I have been riding all around the world. (Leucate, Tarifa, Dakhla, Perth, etc.) so I don?t need lessons.

On my last day in Perth, I was lucky to meet Aaaron Hadlow and Sam Light at Woodman Point but unfortunately, I broke my kite. That?s my first question. Where do I have to go to repair my kite? Which is the best place?

Moreover, I don?t know which are the spots here. Can someone list me the spots around Brisbane? (I can drive two hours up north or down south if needed). I know Byron Bay because I have been there and I have seen people kiteboarding.

It would be amazing If I can join group of kiters, is there any here in Brissy? In Perth there is the Perth Kiteboarding gang a buch of kiters that kite together and it?s amazing.

I am looking foward to hear from you!

Wind Regards

Rails
QLD, 1370 posts
19 Nov 2017 5:48AM
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I would hit up Moti Levi on the goldy/tweed for the repairs, always does a good job. People do kite in Moreton Bay but I just find it depressing, there is a google map somewhere for SEQ

AquaPlow
QLD, 1051 posts
19 Nov 2017 9:15AM
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Where to Kite in SE QLD - Google Map (make me a sticky please!) -
ABOUT 6 TOPICS / POSTS DOWN!!!
Has locations for.
a) kite spots
b) down wind runs
c) shops & repair places
d) some hazards and no-go zones

JIC - sign up to KSA as a Queenslander and come along to the Freestyle competition in a couple of weeks meet greet compete !
cheers
AP

Spanishkiter
4 posts
19 Nov 2017 4:59PM
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Thanks mates!

LostinSpace
QLD, 388 posts
20 Nov 2017 11:38PM
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AquaPlow said..
Where to Kite in SE QLD - Google Map (make me a sticky please!) -
ABOUT 6 TOPICS / POSTS DOWN!!!
Has locations for.
a) kite spots
b) down wind runs
c) shops & repair places
d) some hazards and no-go zones

JIC - sign up to KSA as a Queenslander and come along to the Freestyle competition in a couple of weeks meet greet compete !
cheers
AP


Hi Spanishkiter,

Welcome to the Queensland Kiting scene. As AP states in his post, if you follow the maps links, you will find a detailed description of many great Kiting locations in South East Queensland, whether you are chasing some waves on beach or point breaks or endeavouring to seek out some of our beautiful and unique flatwater locations. In most places you will find a pretty good crew of Kiters apart from the odd A'hole that comes with the territory wherever one might be but like all of us, please don't let that put you off from enjoying yourself and having a ton of fun as we all try to do.

Sorry just a minor correction on AP's last statement but only Permanent Residents of Queensland, Northern NSW (within approximately 150km's of the QLD Border) & Northern Territory, are able to compete in the Queensland Freestyle Kiteboarding State Titles. So, this excludes from entering, anyone who is a Visitor, Traveller, Working/Holiday/Student Visa Holders. We do not intend to offend, it's just to be fair to the above Permanent Residents as the State Titles is their exclusive competition . There is another competition in late February 2018 called "KiteJam" that is open to others to compete.

Cheers L.I.S.

NorthernKitesAUS
QLD, 1061 posts
21 Nov 2017 12:20PM
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Hola. Bien venido ah QLD.

Si necesitas ayuda reparar tu copeta, dame un mensaje. Yo tambien reparo las copetas y otras cosas. Y soy Chileno... perdoname, pero lo unico que se de Espana es Real Madrid.

Chao.

-F

Spanishkiter
4 posts
21 Nov 2017 11:43AM
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Thanks mates! Kind Regards!

Gilly3
QLD, 794 posts
25 Nov 2017 5:58PM
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LostinSpace said..
In most places you will find a pretty good crew of Kiters apart from the odd A'hole that comes with the territory wherever one might be


Funny u should mention it...

anyone else been having trouble with this guy down at loders creek?




Spanishkiter
4 posts
25 Nov 2017 6:28PM
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Today I've been in Sandgate and Brighton recognizing the spot. Do I have to worry about sharks or other dangerous animals?

NorthernKitesAUS
QLD, 1061 posts
27 Nov 2017 9:59AM
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Spanishkiter said..
Today I've been in Sandgate and Brighton recognizing the spot. Do I have to worry about sharks or other dangerous animals?


Generally, no. Just take some precautions - a stinger suit and booties.



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