Kiting @ Oahu in August

Ringorama · Since 01 May 2006 64 Posts Wilsonville

Lurker no more. So I'm heading to Oahu North Shore in Late August for my bro's wedding and staying on the north shore near Turtle Bay. Can anybody fire over some suggestions on places to ride?

Thanks!

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Kailua... Only place I've ever "ridden" there... Wind might not be the best in August, but whatever.

Here's JP's notes from awhile back: http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-1240.html

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Mokuleia all the way man! It's on the West side of the North shore by the little airport up there. You'll be riding over a coral reef in the waves, but it usually gets more wind than Kailua and actually has some nice breaking waves (a lot more than Kailua does). This is the spot that wave riding kiters go to on the North shore so check it out if you get a chance. Kailua should be fun too though if you want to hit that for some riding inside a bay with swell and some smooth waves out far in the middle. I've been to Oahu in March and September and gotten wind at both places (although there's usually more wind at Mokuleia). August should be pretty good I think...enjoy!

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

with danger of being ousted at Moks has been super consistent the past month or so..everday like clock work...11.30 somebody turns the switch.

I have not been able to go as much this year since I've been working more...which really bums me out...but anyways, yeah Moks is good and Kailua. There are other spots, but there are a lot of weird things going on, such as locals threatening the beatdowns etc. I do understand them a little since there been so many kiters (both tourists, careless or simply insane local riders)) not at all caring about the safety og others...not long ago a kiter got his messed up by rocks (hole in canopy and exploded leadng edge) from some (wind) surfers..

So the two main spots Kailua and Moks..if there is wind anywhere it is moks..as long as the clouds aren't too thick.

Check out our webside:
www.kiteoahu.com for info in rules in Kailua. This is super important as we are under the loop for a ban...only one place to launch, stay out of the swim zone and away from all other water users. The launch is pretty narrow, and Phil can attest too...bringing the first ever Best kite to the beach (I was waiting for mine at the time), and getting a hole in it from the branches of the overhanging trees. Also the tide is higher in the summer making the beach even more narrow.

when all this is said, welcoem, you can have some really great sessions here...wind gods permitting.

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