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World Speed Record Western Australia?

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Created by Underoath > 9 months ago, 21 Nov 2011
Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
22 Nov 2011 12:57AM
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Seven km of speed kite surfing bliss.

Just think of the pitch!

Protected lagoon, 80km off the coast in some of the WA's most windswept and historically rich coastline. (Think Batavia)



All we need is the boat, rescue helicopter, cop multi novas, 10 red bull girls and a few of the worlds fastest kiters and a sh@t load of insurance.

- this could become an international event!

What do you guys/girls think?



Agent000
161 posts
21 Nov 2011 11:35PM
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I think there are some down sides to google earth and this idea is one of them (well you did ask)

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
22 Nov 2011 1:54AM
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Agent000 said...

I think there are some down sides to google earth and this idea is one of them (well you did ask)



This isn't the Cayman Islands, you cant just rock up and book a room for the night.

Agent000
161 posts
21 Nov 2011 11:57PM
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exactly! what? I'm confused now

westhammer
WA, 504 posts
22 Nov 2011 2:26AM
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10+ years on ,,,,mainland getting out of controll,,,,,outer islands,,,lst resort,,,lst sanctury,,,,lets fkn smash it,,lets fkn do it,,,,come on lets Goooo,,,,lets tear the fkn place apart like it did to the batavia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what do i think,,,,,,,,,,,Respect mate.

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
22 Nov 2011 10:14AM
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Rip it apart (kiting wise), environmentally leaving no footprint. Got to look after these amazing islands.

oceanfire
WA, 718 posts
22 Nov 2011 8:21AM
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It may need further checking out first; how does it look in street view?

Tony Armstrong
NSW, 341 posts
22 Nov 2011 11:24AM
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I think Mr White and Mrs Tiger looks after the crowd control situation quite well...

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
22 Nov 2011 7:52PM
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Tony Armstrong said...

I think Mr White and Mrs Tiger looks after the crowd control situation quite well...


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The 26-year-old was taken by the six-metre shark while snorkelling with the tourists off the Abrolhos Islands group early this afternoon.

It was moored at Wreck Point, in the south-east corner of Pelseant Island, which is part of the Abrolhos Islands group, 60km from the port of Geraldton.

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You would still kite it

enicao
WA, 77 posts
2 Dec 2011 7:18AM
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There is a good spot in queensland too, 3k long, straight, super flat water, perfect angle to the trade wind, with plenty of space to slow down after the run:

www.google.com:443/maps?ll=-16.300781,145.462933&spn=0.044074,0.084543&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
2 Dec 2011 9:33AM
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there's a good spot up at the Monte Bello islands too but your not allowed to kite there in the sanctuary zone. Apparently kiters are more dangerous to turtles than boats.

GreenPat
QLD, 4083 posts
2 Dec 2011 6:20PM
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It'd be nice to do a natural foot speed run for a change, all the good speed spots I've ridden are goofy. Not sure it would be smooth enough though, you don't really get water smooth enough for a good speed run anywhere that isn't directly sheltered by exposed ground.

I haven't been to the spot in your picture, but by the look of it there may be some hazards there at low tide, especially if its shallow enough for good speed runs.

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1874 posts
2 Dec 2011 4:48PM
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Its a Doctored pic showing the end of Point Walter
Fooled again kiddies

but we are known for 105 knot winds thru there

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
3 Dec 2011 12:53AM
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GreenPat said...

It'd be nice to do a natural foot speed run for a change, all the good speed spots I've ridden are goofy. Not sure it would be smooth enough though, you don't really get water smooth enough for a good speed run anywhere that isn't directly sheltered by exposed ground.

I haven't been to the spot in your picture, but by the look of it there may be some hazards there at low tide, especially if its shallow enough for good speed runs.


Crayfishermen drop their pots on the inside. Plenty deep enough.

Who's keen and has a boat?



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