Nice one, we have a spot in Southern Brazil quite famous named Ibiraquera where conditions are cross offshore and I loved the sensation of parking the kite and hitting the waves that only that wind direction gives you, but on the other hand, safety measures must double so would be cool a video on how to avoid ruining the day as well. Thanks for the nice tips!
Awesome vid!! helped a lot. You should make one on where and when to loop your kite on onshore/ cross on shore. As you know we get alot of that wind on the east coast of Aus in the summer.
Love the videos! Learnt heaps of different tricks, was wondering if you could do a video for more beginner/intermediate wave riding skills? I'm having trouble with where to place the kite/movement and general timing between myself and the kite when hitting the smaller waves
Guys, love following you! Question: what kind of boards do you ride? I ride the Naish and Cabrinha surfboards but the bamboo construction makes them heavy. So I think about buying a prone surf board, I'm guessing you ride these too? Thanks!
Hey Roger, awesome! :) yeah weight plays a big role. We actually ride boards we shape. They are the same construction as a surfboard but with extra glass. If you’re looking for a general surfboard to kite, I’d recommend looking at a tomo shape or FireWire as they should hold up a bit better than most boards and still nice and light. That said I’ve ridden Pleanty of general surfboards and they are fine so if you find a used one because They crush a lot, but as long as you’re not worried too much about that it’s all good. Hope it helps
Im a big fan. Your videos helps me alot. I also share your videos with my pals. We are new in the field and we really appreciate your effort making the videos. Is it possible to have a private conversation with you?
Great video and info, thanks. I live on the east coast of Australia. In 10 years' kiting, I have never seen anyone kiting here in offshore wind. And I have never tried it because of the risk if a line breaks or the kite tears or whatever else. Is there something about these places in your video that make them safer for kiting in offshore? Or does everyone just take the risk of having to lose their kite?
Hey John, yeah 2019 was the first time I ever kited offshore too. Not very typical in Aus. Simply put, everyone is taking a risk. You have to be "comfortable" with the fact you might need to swim in. The only exception i have seen is where we recorded this in One eye that has a rescue boat during business hours. While we were there though, we met several people that have spent the NIGHT out at sea laying in the kite only to get rescued after 9am the next day.. many people are carrying mobile phones in their wetsuits to call for help etc too. It's all pretty nuts really haha... but that said, all the kiting we have done in offshore we have not had an issue or needed a rescue yet... and its a lot of fun... most of the time it all works out.. just need to know when to come in if it's getting light wind, dark, don't go out by yourself, etc. Also, there are some places in the world that have cross offshore wind, and "downwind ish" is a bay that you could drag in towards if needed. They are kind of safe... might take 2 hours to self-rescue back in way down the coast but at least you hit land again. :)
@@FlukesKitesurfing wow, thank you for that detailed explanation. That's exactly what I was wondering about. I like the idea of having a bay where you'll eventually hit land!
Is kite size in relation to wind different, you say that your more powered up so i imagine that right kite size is critical less margin for error? Or am i mistaken.
Hey, yes exactly, you size down the kite anticipating additional power on the wave. It also depends how "off-shore" the wind is. If it is cross-off, its much easier to manage, but if its 100% off, then you need to size down considerably. the goal is to have just enough to tack up wind, that will mean you are nicely powered on the wave. It is surprising just how much load you feel when you are going down the face. To give an example, if I was riding my 10m for a general ride or in cross shore wind, i'd likely ride my 8m on offshore wind. Hope that helps
Hey Swampy, yeah with conditions like this its always a decision based on the least risk. No doubt i've had my my board go through my lines several times, and i've had to take the leash off and undo it ect... and there is potential for it to go bad... even the board slingshot back at you... That said, without a leash, its almost guaranteed, as Frances says, that the wave will at some point take your board towards the beach, and your kite will pull you directly the opposite direction. Without a leash it leaves you body dragging in offshore wind and making it potentially impossible to get back to shore at all. so, when we look at what is more risky, when it comes to conditions like this, i'd rather deal with a leash through my lines, then a night spent out in the middle of the ocean waiting for a rescue :) On top of that, more practically, it just lets to eject out of waves, and also not get dragged on the reef ect. that's why you see almost 100% of riders in places like theses wearing leashes. :) and yes! one of our #1 spots too! so great there!
This looks so dope. I've been surfing for 20 years and this is a rad mashup. Thanks you two!
Awesome thanks Justin! Stoked you liked it mate
Super video. Great advices.
Thanks mate!
Nice one, we have a spot in Southern Brazil quite famous named Ibiraquera where conditions are cross offshore and I loved the sensation of parking the kite and hitting the waves that only that wind direction gives you, but on the other hand, safety measures must double so would be cool a video on how to avoid ruining the day as well. Thanks for the nice tips!
Thanks for the suggestion Roberto! and yeah, best feeling! so fun :)
Love your smooth surfing style!! 👏👏🔥
Thanks Dovere! Great conditions like this make it easy :)
another really helpful vid with great tips thanks
Sick video!! Can also recommend learning how to slide the tail and reverse on flat water before getting into some heavy surf .
Awesome thanks Water time! ok, cool suggestion.. let me see when we can get it made for you :)
What a sweetheart. Great video Luke
Thanks Richard. yep... im a lucky fella
Fantastic video! One of your best 🤙🏽
Super positive, keep doing it guys
Thanks :)
Awesome vid!! helped a lot. You should make one on where and when to loop your kite on onshore/ cross on shore. As you know we get alot of that wind on the east coast of Aus in the summer.
Love the videos! Learnt heaps of different tricks, was wondering if you could do a video for more beginner/intermediate wave riding skills? I'm having trouble with where to place the kite/movement and general timing between myself and the kite when hitting the smaller waves
Hey Karl, great to ear :) and yes, we want to get some more wave riding tutorials done. kite positioning is a big one!
nice advice. thanks
No worries!
i'm excited to be able to surf waves some day.. first year riding though so might not be this winter.. esp since travel is difficult
It's a lot of fun! and yes, we are feeling that too this year with the travel restrictions.. not sure what we will do over the next 6 months!
@@FlukesKitesurfing kitesurf to next destination.. sorted
Great vid as always guys, thanks
Thanks mark! :)
@@FlukesKitesurfing learnt heaps from your vids bro
@@AmigoBicolano Awesome! Let us know if you have any questions we can answer in a video!
Guys, love following you! Question: what kind of boards do you ride? I ride the Naish and Cabrinha surfboards but the bamboo construction makes them heavy. So I think about buying a prone surf board, I'm guessing you ride these too? Thanks!
Hey Roger, awesome! :) yeah weight plays a big role. We actually ride boards we shape. They are the same construction as a surfboard but with extra glass. If you’re looking for a general surfboard to kite, I’d recommend looking at a tomo shape or FireWire as they should hold up a bit better than most boards and still nice and light. That said I’ve ridden Pleanty of general surfboards and they are fine so if you find a used one because They crush a lot, but as long as you’re not worried too much about that it’s all good. Hope it helps
@@FlukesKitesurfing okay thnx guys. Then it's time to start shaping for the (kite) world!
@@rogermaurice9706 Nice one :)
Im a big fan.
Your videos helps me alot.
I also share your videos with my pals.
We are new in the field and we really appreciate your effort making the videos.
Is it possible to have a private conversation with you?
Have you had an opportunity to fly the aluula kites yet?
Yeah, really nice! We will make a video for them soon to explain what we like about them. :)
@@FlukesKitesurfing look forward to it..
Can you do a video on how to kite with strong currents?
Great video and info, thanks. I live on the east coast of Australia. In 10 years' kiting, I have never seen anyone kiting here in offshore wind. And I have never tried it because of the risk if a line breaks or the kite tears or whatever else. Is there something about these places in your video that make them safer for kiting in offshore? Or does everyone just take the risk of having to lose their kite?
Hey John, yeah 2019 was the first time I ever kited offshore too. Not very typical in Aus. Simply put, everyone is taking a risk. You have to be "comfortable" with the fact you might need to swim in. The only exception i have seen is where we recorded this in One eye that has a rescue boat during business hours. While we were there though, we met several people that have spent the NIGHT out at sea laying in the kite only to get rescued after 9am the next day.. many people are carrying mobile phones in their wetsuits to call for help etc too. It's all pretty nuts really haha... but that said, all the kiting we have done in offshore we have not had an issue or needed a rescue yet... and its a lot of fun... most of the time it all works out.. just need to know when to come in if it's getting light wind, dark, don't go out by yourself, etc. Also, there are some places in the world that have cross offshore wind, and "downwind ish" is a bay that you could drag in towards if needed. They are kind of safe... might take 2 hours to self-rescue back in way down the coast but at least you hit land again. :)
@@FlukesKitesurfing wow, thank you for that detailed explanation. That's exactly what I was wondering about. I like the idea of having a bay where you'll eventually hit land!
Is kite size in relation to wind different, you say that your more powered up so i imagine that right kite size is critical less margin for error? Or am i mistaken.
Hey, yes exactly, you size down the kite anticipating additional power on the wave. It also depends how "off-shore" the wind is. If it is cross-off, its much easier to manage, but if its 100% off, then you need to size down considerably. the goal is to have just enough to tack up wind, that will mean you are nicely powered on the wave. It is surprising just how much load you feel when you are going down the face. To give an example, if I was riding my 10m for a general ride or in cross shore wind, i'd likely ride my 8m on offshore wind. Hope that helps
it would great to see your feet while you explain to get a litle bit more information
great video an great footage love it
Hey Zero, yeah for feet, just position them as you are surfing while on the wave. :)
Taking power out of the kite once the wave is made helps from getting pulled to the outside. One eye looks empty, so jealous.
Yeah good tip for sure thanks. I also depower sometimes when getting on the wave to help manage the power. :)
You know your good when you wear your cap whilst kitesurfing and know you not going to lose it...
haha :)
leash?....hmmmm?... pushed through the lines it's gonna be a kite-mare...nice vid from my #1-spot
Hey Swampy, yeah with conditions like this its always a decision based on the least risk. No doubt i've had my my board go through my lines several times, and i've had to take the leash off and undo it ect... and there is potential for it to go bad... even the board slingshot back at you... That said, without a leash, its almost guaranteed, as Frances says, that the wave will at some point take your board towards the beach, and your kite will pull you directly the opposite direction. Without a leash it leaves you body dragging in offshore wind and making it potentially impossible to get back to shore at all. so, when we look at what is more risky, when it comes to conditions like this, i'd rather deal with a leash through my lines, then a night spent out in the middle of the ocean waiting for a rescue :) On top of that, more practically, it just lets to eject out of waves, and also not get dragged on the reef ect. that's why you see almost 100% of riders in places like theses wearing leashes. :) and yes! one of our #1 spots too! so great there!
Money.
Thanks mate! Learned from the best ;)
Thanks guys!! Amazing looking waves!
yeah such a great spot! cant wait to go back there