Costa Rica Kiting?

[highvoltj]

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!!!

[CdoG]

You may want to bring smaller kites

[mighty]

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

[highvoltj]

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

[twoofive]

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.
Francois

[dz]

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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.

[Frappes]

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