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Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:33 am
by troybo13
Hey All,
I am coming out to Bay Area for October. I try to bring kites everywhere I go but curious what are the chances of decent wind at 3rd, Sherman's, coast or elsewhere. I would even consider driving a couple hours to bang a session in.

Appreciate any insight.

Troybo

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:18 am
by le noun
Usually the least windy time of the year.
BUT this season has been so awesome, you never know!

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:11 am
by NCKite_Ryder
Two days in the last Three years for me in October... I get more in November... January is the worst month for the Bay Area IMO

Its sad, i get a little depressed when kiting season ends. also get a little fat.

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:07 am
by ramsey
3rd usually gets anywhere from 30mins -2hrs of wind in the late afternoon most days in October. Its usually pretty light though so bring a big kite or a skimboard. Your best bet is to just be there. By the time you check the sensor and drive out the wind could be dead. Sometimes we get warm northerly winds/offshore flow which makes a couple places fun to ride.

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:44 am
by troybo13
Thanks guys. I appreciate the responses.
Looks like I will have to bring kites. I can't stand the idea of not kiting for the whole month.
I will check in when I get there.

Cheers!
Troybo

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:18 pm
by Aloha
I have a feeling there will be a few sessions to be had for the wily in October this year...

Let us know when you arrive!

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:37 pm
by keithdkd
Folsom? (Where you at Yoda?)

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:45 am
by troybo13
Hey All!
I fly into the bay area today. Where is the best bet for wind?
3rd Ave in late afternoon?
Sherman?

Mahalo for any recommendations.
Troy

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:19 am
by sloughslut
Sherman not Sherman's

Re: Bay Area Kiting in October

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:48 am
by TomAUSTRIA
troybo13 wrote:Hey All!
I fly into the bay area today. Where is the best bet for wind?
3rd Ave in late afternoon?
Sherman?
Forecast for 3rd is "mid teens inside then upper teens in the channel" (late afternoon).
Sherman doesn't look very promising.