Been going there for years.. Wind can be inconsistence. Local kiters are mostly french. Some are cool but most would rather not talk to you. The local kite school owner can be a bit of a$$hole. Try to rent a board and he refused to rent me one. Had to chase down another instructor to rent it from hi...
If you are going there just to kite, then it will be unsatisfing because the condition are not perfect. Yes the new Ritz is making it trickier to get steady wind. You can walk to the huts from any of the Marriott's properties. If you are looking for a vacation that incorporate kiting as an activity,...
Just went back to Vietnam for the first time in 25 years (2 years ago). US currency are almost better than the local "Dong". The local money are so devalued that many business people preferred the US dollars over their own. Got relatives traveling back yearly and they seem to fine without exchanging...
Just got a chance to ride the V3 against the 2009 for about an hour. Condition: Mostly side shore and a but gusty. Rode from 3mp to 4pm. graph.png Rider: 5'3" 155lbs. First ride was the 2011 V3. I rode it for about 1/2 hr. on my twin tips 125cm. From the launch, it feel very similar to the 2009. Alt...
Theirry, Just wanted to clear up my statement. The cruise ship was mentioned because they bring in a large amount of tourist to Orient Bay. They bring lots of traffics across the launch area. And also this beach attract many swimmers. So stay away from the swim zone. As for Wind Adventure, I have me...
I tried to get more info by talking to the local riders but most only speak French, and very little English. Glad that thierrydehove comfirmed it. While there, I was quite shocked that the approved location ( Orient Bay ) is burdened with danger for kiters and by standers. Some of these are: - The b...