Kiting in O'ahu

[mf1tym]

I am a newbie kiter been kiting out at Alameda since July.

Curret skill level:
Able to bdrag upwind with or without board fine.
Able to water start and ride for about 10-20m on weak wind day. And longer distance on stronger wind day.

I will have the chance to go to Oahu early Oct. Is there a nice forgiving beach there suited for beginners like Alameda (but hopefully better wind)?

And what should I watch out for at those sites?

Thank you!

[super_monkey]

Kailua

[kitenaked]

Kailua is nice if isn't too light. The beach can be congested at times with tourists and kids playing in the water where you launch. Fun spot for sure.

[TechOps]

Same question, for Maui?

[jwest21]

Same question, for Maui?

All the way Kanaha - Kite Beach in Kahului! Read up on the area; in true Hawaiian style every 50 feet of beach has a new name. Winds are super consistent but the terrain is more advanced than Alameda, watch out for rocks and know where to come in. I lost some ground on a light day and came in at the lower beach, downwind of Ka'a point and wished I'd left my slippers down there for the walk back along the road.