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bamboo
Since 24 Jun 2005
165 Posts
da 'chung; taiwan
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who's got the 411 on the kite scene in LA. I have to head down there for a long weekend in august and i'm itching to bring my gear. i've heard rumblings of places to go but it's hard to decipher what the true beta. anyone have the goods?
launch spots
kite sizes
what to look for in weather
newport? c-street, long beach?
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Thu Jul 27, 06 6:22 pm |
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JP's down there right now (didn't take his kites though), but he said the wind direction isn't that great for kiting (I think he said it was onshore). I have seen people riding at Seal Beach in the past though... Since the land jets out a bit there, I'm pretty sure it's not at all difficult to ride off the southern point. Sorry that's not much of a help, but if I can get anymore info from JP, I'll let you know.
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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| Thu Jul 27, 06 6:28 pm ugh |
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this time of year the beaches will be loaded and many surfers Belmont is the kite area for the local beaches in that area ,
C St. is the best I have ever got in that area but small and lots of surfs ,go upwind and stay clear of the area below the surf break ,rolling river rocks and no wind
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bamboo
Since 24 Jun 2005
165 Posts
da 'chung; taiwan
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| Thu Jul 27, 06 7:51 pm |
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sweet, if you hear more from JP let me know. by the looks of that photo there are some large kites in the air.
i've been watching ikitesurf for that area and it seems really like...sauvies like.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Thu Jul 27, 06 9:19 pm |
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| only had luck in malibu... took 3 trips visiting my sister before I finally got enough wind, then it was pretty sweet.
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1735 Posts
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| Thu Jul 27, 06 9:24 pm |
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| Ventura or Jalama would probably be your best bet. Ventura is 1 hr. from LA and Jalama is 2.
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Fri Jul 28, 06 7:38 am |
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C- Street is sick when it blows, killer waves. Belmont is pretty popular (long beach), lots of kiters, nasty water. Cabrillo (sp?) goes with nasty shore break and a huge windshadow on the inside, oh yeah and launch area restrictions.
A trip to LA will really make you appreciate our kiting scence, except for all the talent lounging on the beach.
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jdk
Since 21 Dec 2005
333 Posts
Obsessed
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| Fri Jul 28, 06 7:54 am |
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they do it Baywatch style down there??? 
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1210 Posts
Seaside
BRACKISH
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| Fri Jul 28, 06 5:48 pm |
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| Sweet site Gman. One place that hasn't been mentioned is Leo Carillo on the LA-Ventura county line (just a bit north is the "County Line", a fun break). Nice access to the beach by parking on the highway (the State Park costs a bit). There are zones for surfing and wind sports. This place gets the same wind as everyone has explained in the thread and typically one of the better chances. When the wind and swell are in, it can be epic. Holds over 10' and two distictive breaks... many bottom turns. "Soul Fly" dvd has some footage but the size was smallish.
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