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Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby CalimaDarien » Thu Nov 29, 2012 3:48 am

Check the live WebCam at one of the best signature kitesurfing spots at lake Calima, Colombia.
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http://calimadarien.com/ Lake Calima's Tourist Guide!

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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby powerkitefan » Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:56 pm

Looks cool. What are the conditions like in January?
And what's the best way to get there from Bogota?

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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby CalimaDarien » Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:03 am

At lake Calima we have strong winds almost all year round, best chances to get stronger winds are from January thru march, and from june thru october.

You can travel from Bogota by plane to Cali (Palmira Airport: Alfonso Bonilla Aragón) then take a bus to Darién. Or by bus from Bogotá - Buga - Darién.

For Bus Schedules from Cali or Buga to Darién (Lake Calima) please visit: http://calimadarien.com/2012/eng_transporte.htm

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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby flyingdutchman1978 » Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:13 pm

What kites sizes should you bring to travel there?

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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby CalimaDarien » Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:40 am

the most used are between 9 and 12.
Winds are 20 to 23 knots
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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby knotmyfault » Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:40 pm

Nice ! A friend of mine is from Cali and he always talk about this Lago Calima kite spot

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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby mbernades » Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:54 pm

I spent many weekends last year in Lago Calima (i was living in medellin). Even when it was not the windy season i've been able to kite.

Most used kites are beetwen 9 and 12 m. Wind is not very constant and it could be very foggy when the wind.

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Re: Wind conditions at Lake Calima. Colombia

Postby pixelpedro » Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:16 pm

Hey guys ... resurrecting this thread.

Heading out there in Feb for a couple of weeks, so a 12/9 quiver seems to do the trick. What about wetsuit? 3/2 good or is a spring suit ok or just boardies and rash-guard?

Tnx.


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