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After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:27 pm
by TheSwede
Are there usually kiters out at 3rd avenue after work on weekdays?
I've been thinking about cutting out early and get in some evenings sessions if the wind is good, but my kiting skills aren't such that I want to be out there alone...
Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:42 pm
by y2kbug
If wind is right, there are always a few guys there. If nobody is there, it is a good sign that conditions are not right. Though, I remember seeing a couple kites there a week ago when the wind was quite offshore.
Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:45 pm
by Sonny
There always many kiters if there is wind with the right direction.
Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:48 pm
by mcfly777
TheSwede wrote:my kiting skills aren't such that I want to be out there alone...
My recommendation (and most other kiters I know) is that you never go out alone regardless of your kiting skills. %@#$ happens quickly and I wouldn't want to be out there hoping that someone sees me in trouble and calls the CG. As stated above if there's no one out there on a windy day, there is a reason.
Leo
Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:04 pm
by tknighty
Amen, alone is a no go. Weekdays are when I am out the most because my weekends are often spent catching up on other stuff. I plan on heading out there today when I'm off...hoping for things to be more consistent.
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Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:52 pm
by le noun
I often ride by myself at third because I end up being the first one on the beach. But usually, after 30min of riding there are always folks showing up.
Like stated above, of the wind is good and in the right direction, you'll never be by yourself there. If nobody in the water by 4pm, then that means you shouldn't be either...
Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:58 am
by victor
if i go to 3rd i try to get there BEFORE people start getting off work. it can get pretty crowded after 3 on a good day during the week.
Re: After-work kiting at 3rd ave?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:40 pm
by NCKite_Ryder
mcfly777 wrote:TheSwede wrote:my kiting skills aren't such that I want to be out there alone...
My recommendation (and most other kiters I know) is that you never go out alone regardless of your kiting skills. %@#$ happens quickly and I wouldn't want to be out there hoping that someone sees me in trouble and calls the CG. As stated above if there's no one out there on a windy day, there is a reason.
Leo
Its always best to not go out alone however I ride my local spot alone often... I tend to keep things mellow though and play the conservative card. Where I kite everyone finishes at 4 when I'm just getting off work (everyone is a rich doctor or retired I think).