Any kiters that know the Dallas, TX scene?

grant.s.sun · Since 22 Jun 2015 21 Posts Portland

Hey everyone! Transplant as of a few days ago to the Dallas, TX area from the gorge. Anyone know the spots/wind around Dallas? Thinking of heading to Galveston this weekend if it has promise of better wind. . .

Thanks!
Grant

tree · Since 29 May 2007 150 Posts Bend, OR Stoked

No info, but sending you vibes. That sounds brutal.

Singlemalt · Since 21 Jun 2015 483 Posts White Salmon Obsessed

Grapevine? Seems like I remember that name from windsurfing days.

Ho-Toe · Thu Jul 23, 20 12:12 pm **Tex ass**

Hi, I’m a Galveston escapee... from what I’ve heard there’s somewhat of a scene (and a shop even) in Texas City, located along the Houston Ship Channel. Lots of flatwater & big kites. I guess there are a few folks who kite occasionally in the reservoirs around Austin as well.

Good luck!

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2624 Posts The 503 METAL

My bro lived in Ft. Worth for a while on Eagle Mtn. Lake and I was probably the first if not the only person to ever kite there. We took his boat out to an island to find a beach I could launch off of...not sure where there might be launchable space on the shore line.

He raced sail boat there all the time and the lake does get wind. Take up wing foiling and launch problem is solved! Smile

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot

Check out this old and very relevant post:

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-44856.html&highlight=houston

If you need more info, PM those that commented on this post.

shred_da_gorge · Thu Jul 23, 20 4:23 pm

I've met many a Dallas resident vacationing in South Padre Island, but hear it's a long drive. (I've done the 6 hours there from Houston before).

WindSki · Since 14 Dec 2012 411 Posts Portland Obsessed

Your fucked
Get a new job and come home !!!!

west · Since 09 Oct 2008 136 Posts Lake Michigan Stoked

Hit bypass freeway skirting Austin, 85 mph. Head straight to Corpus Christi, no need for u to go to Galveston, a rare day when the wind will be better there than Corpus. Corpus cheaper and more kiting options than SPI. SPI good in winter/spring due to side shore on NNW fronts. Corpus has flat water Laguna riding, bump/jump Bay and waves in Gulf, Windy spot!

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

Corpus is windy all the time, and has many options for wind, go there.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

hey, i grew up on lake texoma, just north of dallas.
it's windy there, though, as with most lakes, it gets a little gusty.

i would guess that lake grapevine would be big enough to kite on as well with the wind.

i've also been on lake lavon, and we had to hide from the wind...

you should be ok!
i don't think kiting is very big there though. you may be solo seshin it for a while!

CAK86 · Since 08 Aug 2015 52 Posts

We moved from Portland area to corpus a few months ago. Lots of Kiteboarders in Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. Those guys come to corpus a fair amount. Galveston is lite wind but today looked great due to hurricane potential in corpus. Tons of riding options in corpus and lots of nice riders. Kites 100+ days since February.