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Forums > Kitesurfing   Newbies / Tips & Tricks

Gear for Down Winders

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Created by theWaterBoy > 9 months ago, 22 Nov 2012
theWaterBoy
WA, 225 posts
22 Nov 2012 2:58PM
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Do any of you boys or girls pack extra gear for doing your Perth down winders and if so do you have any tips.

I am thinking about a mobile phone / havianas / water bottle in case something goes turtle and you end up with a long walk back to your car?

Juddy
WA, 1103 posts
22 Nov 2012 5:01PM
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Depends on how far - Leighton to Scarbs or beyond, I always have mobile ph & couple of gold coins in an Aquapac style thingy. Never had kitemare, but the day you don't have phone will be the day you end up walking between City Beach & Scarbs....when the car's @ Mullaloo.

Recently picked up a camelbak for distance SUP'ing....might start using that for longer DW's also.

Gorgo
VIC, 5047 posts
22 Nov 2012 11:00PM
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Cash for bus or taxi fare.

KiteBud
WA, 1565 posts
22 Nov 2012 9:33PM
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+ 1 for phone and money in waterproof bag...just in case

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
23 Nov 2012 11:36AM
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Heard of a few guys that went Perth to Lanno, think they just took pie money for Yanchep on the way through seriously though I think they had a repair kit phone and a pump. Just have a plan sorted before you embark and keep an eye on each other.

+1 for camelbacks on long rides.

Peterc150
VIC, 710 posts
23 Nov 2012 6:27PM
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You can get a canoeing Type 3 PFD that has pockets in it to carry a phone pouch and other gear. They are OK to kite in too but do add some bulk (and buoyancy). You can also add a Dakine pouch to your harness to carry a few items.

theWaterBoy
WA, 225 posts
23 Nov 2012 5:27PM
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Great advice, thanks everyone...

Anyone got a link for the DaKine pouch, or for their preferred pack / pouch.

Where does the pouch go, down the boardies to keep the boys company?

Chris6791
WA, 3271 posts
23 Nov 2012 9:48PM
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NickT said...
Heard of a few guys that went Perth to Lanno, think they just took pie money for Yanchep on the way through seriously though I think they had a repair kit phone and a pump. Just have a plan sorted before you embark and keep an eye on each other.

+1 for camelbacks on long rides.


Haven't heard that one, bloody long way. True story or BS?

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
23 Nov 2012 9:54PM
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Ask Darren Marshall for the story. Think it was Ed and others.

ZenDog
WA, 18 posts
26 Nov 2012 1:11PM
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Aaaa-Hem!

Graham Currie & Ian Young. 2003? Back in the days when the gear gave you a severe bollocking for your mistakes!!

Leighton to Lano. Australian distance record at the time.

ZenDog
WA, 18 posts
26 Nov 2012 1:37PM
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kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7923&start=0

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
26 Nov 2012 2:46PM
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Obviously not the first then, think your legs would be shaking after that one!

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
26 Nov 2012 6:04PM
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Take a $50 for cab fare just in case. If something goes pear shaped you can just cab back to your car.



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