My anecdote and further thoughts: -Be Safe -Ditching your kite is the equivalent of lauching a distress flare, anyone who sees a kite tumbling downwind knows something is wrong. Don't underestimate how useful this can be. -Many people are not paying any attention so be responsible for yourself and o...

So I'll add some remarks as both an physician and personal anecdote from kiting. Of note I reviewed the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines so it is based on more than my opinion. Summary: 1. GET HELP!!!!!! 2. Don't put yourself at too much risk 3. Is the victim breathing a. No i. Can you sa...

Has anyone ridden this board? Any feedback?

I rode a Axon sonic in decent surf in Cabarete and was pretty impressed. I was thinking of getting something I could use in the surf but also the chop.

Thanks.

Open water swimming it will do wonders for your mind and body! I swim about 2 miles at a time for a total of 8-10 miles in the ocean each week in the season. It is an amazing experience and exercise. In any place with water you can usually find a group of like minded folks to swim with which is help...

I do. And it is amazing. There is nothing like swimming decent distances in the ocean. It's really quite incredible. Incredibly calming, great exercise and keeps you connected to the primordial soup from whence we came. Plus it is a great way to start the day when the wind is not up yet. I think it ...

The peak season may be the summer but the rest of the year still has very strong winds.

When you set this up you end up removing the the IDS parts since it negates its functionality. Once the pro kit is installed as directed the two front lines come down and terminate above the bar. They travel through a stainless ring which terminates on another larger stainless ring which has a handl...

The wind in Cabarete is tops!!

I just kited 6 out of 8 days 28 Feb - 7 March. I'm about 145 lbs and rode a 8m most of the time!

A friend has been there since Feb 3rd and kited basically everyday!

I am headed to Cabarete in a couple of weeks and looking for places to stay. I am looking at places that are outside the immediate downtown area. Are the beaches generally kiteable S and N of Kitebeach. Specifically I am looking at a place a little bit N of El Boca and another one just east of encue...