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blancoh2o

Since 15 Mar 2005
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PostTue Jan 05, 16 6:44 pm    Mexico Customs is watching for "luxury Imports" Reply with quote

Has anyone flown into Cabo with kites lately?

Apparently the Mexican Customs are on the watch for kiters bringing in gear and selling it without paying tariffs.

I heard today they are allowing two kites per passenger and three boards. You can bring more, but they allegedly will tax the heck out of you. Most people travel with three kites and two boards and that what I want to bring when I go anywhere for a kite vacation.

Has anyone experienced trouble when they check into Mexico at the airport??????

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user124

Since 02 Aug 2012
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PostTue Jan 05, 16 8:27 pm     Reply with quote

I seriously hope note. I would imagine there are a fair number of kiters that fly into SJD bringing more than 2 kites. I haven't been down there yet this year but in previous years I've never had trouble with 4 kites, 2 boards. Where did this info come from?

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eric

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PostTue Jan 05, 16 9:38 pm     Reply with quote

Just got back from LV. Three of us with 3 kites each. No problems.

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knotwindy

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PostTue Jan 05, 16 9:53 pm     Reply with quote

heard the same stories, flew in about three weeks ago, 4 kites, no problems either.

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Mlander

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 7:09 am    Do you feel lucky? Reply with quote

Just talked with two guys who flew into Cabo last night. One guy was hassled regarding too many kites, the other slipped through no questions asked. The guy who was hassled basically argued until he was allowed through.

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moondog

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 8:06 am     Reply with quote

If you get the green light going thru customs, no problema. If you get the red light, things get ugly sometimes. It is all about the the luck of the lights! The classic starts today and the wind looks like it will show up! It has been light or nonexistent for the last 4 days.
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Freeride Kiter

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 10:16 am     Reply with quote

THE LONG AWAITED RETURN OF

The La Ventana Classic

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user124

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 1:23 pm     Reply with quote

I bet if you just pack 2 kites in one bag they won't hassle you. It seems doubtful they would actually unpack the kites there in customs. It probably also depends who you get. Last time I got the red light there the customs agent was a youngish guy that just wanted to chat about my gadgets, gopro, ipad etc.

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stringy

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 2:27 pm     Reply with quote

just drove down and back and heard they are starting to crack down on travellers bringing "more than just" their gear. I was questioned when crossing into mexico about my bikes. there were two of us in our van and we had four bikes. they told us we were only allowed one each. I think they might have thought we brought extras to sell. we told them our partners were flying down so they were cool after that. they really didn't say anything about the 6 quivers of kites that were packed away inside the van Laughing
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Anthony

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 3:54 pm     Reply with quote

Last year they did make my unpack a kite in Cabo to check it out, lots of new people at customs after the hurricane. What a pain.

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knotwindy

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PostWed Jan 06, 16 4:15 pm     Reply with quote

not trying to be funny but in baja last year might as well be a century ago

they are very short term thinkers

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kt

Since 16 Mar 2005
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PostThu Jan 07, 16 8:53 am     Reply with quote

For those that have been down in LV, what's the water like and what suits were you wearing? I am headed down at the end of the month(Yeah Blancho!) and want to know what suit to bring.

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Freeride Kiter

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PostThu Jan 07, 16 8:59 am     Reply with quote

January and February I wear boardshorts and rashguard. Last year was a little colder than usual and still board shorts. I do take a shortie for bay crossings and diving / snorkeling.

That said - I was born in the cold, I live and work in the cold. Anything above 75 and I start to get uncomfortable.

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knotwindy

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PostThu Jan 07, 16 9:01 am     Reply with quote

most are in shortys
some in full 3/2
some crazies still in shorts only

shorty with smooth skin wind-break is perfect right now

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stringy

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PostThu Jan 07, 16 10:16 am     Reply with quote

I wore my wetsuit about three times during my two week holiday. Water still feels warm but most people wearing full wetsuits. When's it's sunny and 10-12m winds it's nice to be in just board shorts
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kt

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PostThu Jan 07, 16 5:05 pm     Reply with quote

Thanks fellas. Leaving in 3 weeks!

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Justsmile

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PostThu Jan 07, 16 5:42 pm     Reply with quote

Take booties. Those effin urchins and thorns hurt the shut out of my feet !!
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