Dear riders,
Here is a video I shot yesterday in WA. Let me know what do you think about it!
Nice vid mate good to see some kiting in the winter..isn't it great riding around perths flat water locations in the so called off season.In the summer it's so packed with egos and idiots that it is just not fun anymore.I only go there in the winter too.Nice set up with your video looks like you are on the right track .
Great video I enjoyed it a lot!...I don't much about Perth but it looks like you guys have some awesome flat water spots. Does the wind direction change much between summer and winter or is it fairly consistent.
Nice vid, maybe next time you are hogging the pond for a whole day you could get some footage of some of the other guys that were holding back from saying something!!
It is winter but sharing the area is always recommended.
Was a great day and the kickers coming in across the weed bank was awesome.
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Great video I enjoyed it a lot!...I don't much about Perth but it looks like you guys have some awesome flat water spots. Does the wind direction change much between summer and winter or is it fairly consistent.
The wind direction in the summer is mainly south westerly sea breezes in the summer and in the winter it is mainly north westerly...North westerlys are not so good on the pond,but straight westerlys are good .Its usually cloudy and cold so there is hardly anyone there.Lots of morning easterlies in the winter too.I have never kited there on an easterly.
Yeh cool vid, music was a little dramatic though! Lol!
Not sure why you guys though were on the flat when the swell was running like it was!
Nice video, "interesting" choice of music.... 2steps from hell by protectors of the earth !
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Not sure why you guys though were on the flat when the swell was running like it was!
What he said...
ok, thanks for the positive comments but I'm not sure I'll share other videos on this forum ...
@Slash: thanks mate! I used Final Cut
You planning on still being in WA this summer? If so, you'd best start listening to the locals and observing the local rules. The pond is great if riders observe the rotation, don't short tack, and generally ride with courtesy. Do that and you'll avoid getting worded up or worse.
Glad you had a fun day.
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TaApatheticEnd said..
You planning on still being in WA this summer? If so, you'd best start listening to the locals and observing the local rules. The pond is great if riders observe the rotation, don't short tack, and generally ride with courtesy. Do that and you'll avoid getting worded up or worse.
Glad you had a fun day.
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ok, thanks for the positive comments but I'm not sure I'll share other videos on this forum ...
@Slash: thanks mate! I used Final Cut
Oh really...go on...don't take your board, kite and video recorder thingy and go home. Pick up that dummy and keep hitting it man.
Don't worry about the short tack comments, better to learn than to learn the hard way. Summer the circus is in town, get out there!
Pretty chill locals if ya do the right thing, don't and oh boy...and fair enough to, seen some crazy ass stuff down there hey..lol!
Or grab and esky and a chair and watch it alllll unfold.
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You planning on still being in WA this summer? If so, you'd best start listening to the locals and observing the local rules. The pond is great if riders observe the rotation, don't short tack, and generally ride with courtesy. Do that and you'll avoid getting worded up or worse.
Glad you had a fun day.
Taking yourself waay too seriously mate. kite surfing is not life and death. Chill
Yeh I thought it was said a little strong to, but ADS you been down there on a busy summer day and watched someone short tacking, it gets downright dangerous man. I think that is the main message, maybe not said diplomatically enough maybe.
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Yeh I thought it was said a little strong to, but ADS you been down there on a busy summer day and watched someone short tacking, it gets downright dangerous man. I think that is the main message, maybe not said diplomatically enough maybe.
I hear ya
Ha ha ha....well I presume you are glad he's not posting anymore. Oh come on, it was alright. A nice double back roll with kite loop, thought that was sweet.
Farq if I made a video of myself you'd last 10 seconds....lol
I did not really want to start this debate but I can't just close my eyes on this. I'm a highly respectful guy and I know the rules at the pond. I've been kiting on that spot for 4 years. I'll always try to respect the rotations and when it's not the case then it's really not on purpose and that happens to everyone.
Yes we were there almost the entire day but we only had one board/harness for 2, we did want to make a good video and we had a gopro which requires the rider to be very close to the camera. I know it is frustrating to share that little spot, especially for locals, but again I always try to be as respectful as possible on the water, at home or at work. Sorry for just being there ...
By the way, I'm local too and I posted this video with the intention to share my passion, our passion, get closer to the WA kite-surf community and make new kite buddies. I thought I was in the right place but I'm quite disappointed, honestly ...
Again, thanks a lot for the positive replies ...
Hey lynx man don't be put off buddy, the guys on hits forum honestly mean well and sometimes the Aussie way (especially here) is to shoot straight and ask questions later. Man you should see some of the drummings I have got it in the past (most of them deserved)....
Can I suggest just have a laugh, at us and yourself and not take anything to seriously. Are you an Aussie? Surely you are aware that the bloke you get along the most with is the guy you also abuse the most!
Phone call from my bro
"Hey ckhead"
"Fggot breath what the Farq do you want"
"Your mums ass, ckhead" (disturbing as we share the same mum)
"Kiting"
"Yep 4, but not with you anal Farq"
"Yep, see ya there, Farq your voice is more ugly than your face, impossible, bye"
And... Phone down.
Chill man, all is good.
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Hey lynx man don't be put off buddy, the guys on hits forum honestly mean well and sometimes the Aussie way (especially here) is to shoot straight and ask questions later. Man you should see some of the drummings I have got it in the past (most of them deserved)....
Can I suggest just have a laugh, at us and yourself and not take anything to seriously. Are you an Aussie? Surely you are aware that the bloke you get along the most with is the guy you also abuse the most!
Phone call from my bro
"Hey ckhead"
"Fggot breath what the Farq do you want"
"Your mums ass, ckhead" (disturbing as we share the same mum)
"Kiting"
"Yep 4, but not with you anal Farq"
"Yep, see ya there, Farq your voice is more ugly than your face, impossible, bye"
And... Phone down.
Chill man, all is good.
That sounds like a conversation I'll have at work in about 20 minutes 
YEAH! I loved this, can feel the joy you had right there! Ignore the knockers mate, and keep getting stuck in.
I thought it was a cool video.
Sweet spot! Shame to hear it gets a bit crowded sometimes :(
I have a spot like that near me, but theres never anybody there, ahhh the joys of an underpopulated, windy, pollution free country..... oh and the sheep - next level
No one "owns" the pond buddy - do your thing...let the guys have their fun...alls good
