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I've been in the water with my board at Alameda twice now (post-lessons)and feel like I'm learning quickly enough. I live in Berkeley: How are the little beaches down by Emeryville/the highway for beginners? The wind is pretty much onshore a lot of the time which seems difficult. Also, where else should I be going while I'm still so fresh? The wind hasn't been blowing at Alameda all weak and I'm starting to get the shakes.
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Third is next after Alameda. You will need to be able to stay up-wind to enjoy yourself there, and you will eventually pay some dues. Know how to self rescue, stay up-wind and come in when there are less than 5 kites on the water until you really know what you are doing.
Also know that you will probably do some hard learning at 3rd about what happens when the wind dies, how to swim with your kite, etc., but when you are done with Alameda that's the next spot.
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Also know that you will probably do some hard learning at 3rd about what happens when the wind dies, how to swim with your kite, etc., but when you are done with Alameda that's the next spot.
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Lower tides can make things a bit better....but I would not advise...
Stick to Alameda tell you get a solid handle of all the basics. (self-rescue, body drag up wind, solid side to side riding in powered up conditions, good kite controll on land...)
Go easy Grass-Hopper, why not wait tell you can take these pebbles from my hand....
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Stick to Alameda tell you get a solid handle of all the basics. (self-rescue, body drag up wind, solid side to side riding in powered up conditions, good kite controll on land...)
Go easy Grass-Hopper, why not wait tell you can take these pebbles from my hand....
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Hi all,
I am also a novice to the sport. Have had about 8 hours out on the water. I am moving to Berkeley from NYC in a week and am just now shopping for gear - if you guys have a minute, could you comment on how fitting the equipment is for Alameda?
I was thinking of a 11m or 12m bow kite (as the medium kite in my future quiver - I flew and liked the Ocean Rodeo 12m and Slingshot Diesel 12m) with a 140-155cm board (the wider the better). Would you think that would get me through the first few sessions untill I am comfortable to surf more advanced spots liked 3rd Ave?
Also, in terms of a wetsuit, should I go 3/2 or 4/3?
I really appreciated and thanks for welcoming me to the forum. I look forward to meeting you all.
Thom
I am also a novice to the sport. Have had about 8 hours out on the water. I am moving to Berkeley from NYC in a week and am just now shopping for gear - if you guys have a minute, could you comment on how fitting the equipment is for Alameda?
I was thinking of a 11m or 12m bow kite (as the medium kite in my future quiver - I flew and liked the Ocean Rodeo 12m and Slingshot Diesel 12m) with a 140-155cm board (the wider the better). Would you think that would get me through the first few sessions untill I am comfortable to surf more advanced spots liked 3rd Ave?
Also, in terms of a wetsuit, should I go 3/2 or 4/3?
I really appreciated and thanks for welcoming me to the forum. I look forward to meeting you all.
Thom
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Hello Thom,
Welcome to the Bay Area!
Alameda is a light wind spot and a great place to kite as a beginner.
The size of kite depends on your weight. Bow kites give you more range of wind, so that may be the best bet for you. Just make sure the kite you buy will be able to fly in light wind.
I bought too small of a kite for Alameda last year, and it was frustrating!
Hope this helps, Lisa
Welcome to the Bay Area!
Alameda is a light wind spot and a great place to kite as a beginner.
The size of kite depends on your weight. Bow kites give you more range of wind, so that may be the best bet for you. Just make sure the kite you buy will be able to fly in light wind.
I bought too small of a kite for Alameda last year, and it was frustrating!
Hope this helps, Lisa
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