New Kiter looking for learning mate

[AdrenilinePlz]

Took my lessons and have my gear, just looking for someone to go kiting with and/or show me some the deeper ropes of the sport.

P.s Anyone know where i can go to check winds at Alameda and what a good wind range is for a 12M.

Much appreciated in advance.

AP

[Slaxer]

Kite Wind Surf has a live weather station (the cam has been down for a while). Here's the link for them: http://www.kitewindsurf.com/store/windcam.aspx

Also, iKite has a few free wind charts in the Alameda area. One is at the Oakland airport and the other is at the Alameda Ports. Here are those links respectively:
http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.i ... siteID=338
http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.i ... siteID=337

For wind forecasts, I've found windguru to be pretty good.
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=75401

As for a good wind range for a 12m, it really depends on a number of things (your skill, weight, etc.) but I would say 15-20 mph would be ideal.

Hope this helps.

[Dirtydbz]

I took my lessons last year but just recently got my setup but supposedly if your going to alameda the people there are really friendly ( so if you need help launching or landing) if there is suitable wind people will be there. I too need a kiting buddy but it sounds like you are looking for someone with experience.