Costa Rica Kiting?

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Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by highvoltj » Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:34 am

Greeting's All,
I am contemplating a trip to Costa Rica as I really enjoyed the vibe when I was last there several years ago...and I am aiming towards Feb/Mar for Mal Pais...a Muy Fun surf spot!! But, I wasn't yet into Kiting, and I am wondering if anyone can enlighten me from their own experience in traveling there. I have stayed at the Mal Pais Surf Camp, (Great Place) and plan on going their again.
I am considering the Yay-or-Nay's of bringing my own gear...maybe 9 & !2m and twin-tip in my travel bag...I have heard of airlines charging alot for large bags though, so I am not sure.
Anyway...any advice and/or experience would be Greatly Appreciated!!
Thanx!!! XZSD

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Re: Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by CdoG » Sun Jan 31, 2016 9:49 am

You may want to bring smaller kites

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Re: Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by mighty » Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:43 pm

There's great kiting in Bahia Salinas - I kited on a 7M kite there for a week.

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Re: Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by highvoltj » Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:05 pm

Sweet! Maybe take a 7 & 9/10m? So....any knowledge of fee's for kite travel bags?
Also would like to know if anyone has checked Mal Pais/Santa Teresa...
Many Thanks!!
Jon

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Re: Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by twoofive » Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:05 pm

I have kitted in January few years back at the Arenal Lake:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tico+ ... fc1b89175f

It was gusty but fun.
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Re: Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by dz » Wed Feb 03, 2016 3:26 pm

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hi I am in Bahia de Salinas,
the wind has been up and down,
I have ridden 4m,5m,7m,10m,
Next week starting Sat forecast is for nuking wind all week see :
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=29853
see the Pozuelo modification (under OPTIONS menu) to get the actual windspeed (or add 70%), this is usual pretty on track especially up to 3 days in advance.
However Bob has been running regular trips to lake Nicaragua
When it's nuking here it is reported generally quite good and much steadier wind up there.
Free your mind and your azz will follow. GC

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Re: Costa Rica Kiting?

Post by Frappes » Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:56 pm

Lake Arenal is pretty cool - great views of the volcano and chill vibes.

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