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Postby TeabagVic » Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:32 pm
Hi everyone, anyone here ever been to Paros Greece early July more then couple years in a row? Just looking for an "odds" about getting 24-30 kts range wind if I were to spent 01 Jul - 11 Jul 2014?
Any details on wind strenght chances would be awesome!!!
Thanks for any info, Ian
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Postby TeabagVic » Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:04 pm
Must be someone on here that has been there in July?? Pounda (or something like that) for the spot name.
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Postby Clarencephil » Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:41 pm
Hey, I'm supposed to be there too, around the same period.
So I'm interested in the info
Im 75 kg. Do I need to bring my 7 m or I can manage with a 9 ?
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Postby TeabagVic » Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:21 am
This is why I ask for wind strenght as oppose to kite size, we all have different taste in kite size, hoping to get at least 4 days overpower on the 12m.
Was suppose to go to Oman Masirah Island but cant anymore due to BS reasons from work. (25-35kts everyday almost garanteed over there.
Saw wind stats from Northern Germany / Holland, wind stats seem very impressive, will look into that as well.
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Postby chris1974 » Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:31 am
Hi
Paros is my home spot so I can list a few tips
July is the month that usually Meltemi(North winds) blows in Paros and it lasts till end August
I m 78kg , riding a 135 twin tip and my quiver is 10m & 7m
You have the choice of Pounda beach (near Antparos crossing) for flat conditions or if you are in wave style Tsoukalia is a top choice.
Take care
C
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Postby mdipalma » Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:33 pm
Like said Chris 1974...in this period Paros is fantastic...perfect kite is 11 9 and 7..if you are a reestyler wake styler 9 and 7, freeride 10 or 8...wind is perfect...
How said my friend Dimitri that every year like me is there in Paros...this is a beautiful island, and when you'll go the first time you'll wann go every year...it's like to be at home...
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Postby TeabagVic » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:36 pm
Hi everyone, sorry about re bringing this post, still looking for an answer to my question.
Huge thanks Dimitri / Mdpalma / Chris 1974.
Unfortunately I am looking for information on wind strenght in Kts if possible.
Are we talking of 20 kts? 16 kts? 25 kts? 30 kts?
Someone sent me a link from Windguru, and look like I would need a 15m and 18m kite (16kts-24kts average). Is it possible that there is more wind at this kite spot than there is on the station windguru data is based on?
Reason I really need the wind strenght as oppose to your weight and kite size and/or this is a good spot or not is because quite often at home I am on a 12m kite and people 40 lbs heavier than me are on 10m. Saying they were overpowered??? When I wanted more power.
For some reason that difference of taste in kite size is getting worse in warmer temparature.
Ex: Mokulai (north shore ohahu), I am on 13m riding, pissed off that I didnt take my 15m. Other people are on 8m/10m .... Same with Cuba. 12m, no depower use on the strap, wanting more wind, other guys were on 8m 10m saying it was a strong windy day.
Any feedback on wind strenght would be extremely apreciated. (kmph/mph/kts).
Thanks again, Ian
(P.S curently on 8-9 months deployment on East Coast Africa, very limited and slow internet, cant research much other spots and need to take a decision very soon, oh yeah the wifi in the pport we go to is even slower, even if the hotel room cost $300 a night).
Tks again for any info on wind strenght.
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Postby TomW » Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:28 pm
Ive been on naxos at Mirkli Vigla, which is close to paros and has same wind and local geographic conditions I believe.
Been 3 years in a row, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 2 weeks. All in July. Wind 25-30 knots.
Most everyone on 7 or 9 kites 90% of the time.
Wing guru is not accurate due to local geographical condition that funnels wind between islands.
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