Yup got the info about the kite spots from there. I'll have another look for the other info.SSK wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:04 amHave you checked out Bay Area Kiteboarding?
http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/forum/
Pretty active site. Active forum, maps, transportation info, etc.
Bugger, I was trying not to get a car as i here driving in San Fran sucks.rleshem wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:29 amWelcome to SF!
You will Probably need a car. I generally have 2 kites with me. The forecasts are pretty good but conditions can change quickly. Use the ikitesurf paid membership - its worth it - human forecasts 3 times a day plus wind meters all over the bay. You will learn slot about the wind patterns in the bay. Most used kite is a 9/10.
There are many spots around but the main ones: crissy, third Ave , Sherman island (awesome), ocean beach ( big heavy waves) , Waddell, toll plaza , alameda (wind is inconsistent). You can read about them in the bayareakiteboarding website. The wind is generally best between 2-5. Crissy is a tricky spot especially in July-aug because of the fog but I kite there a lot and it's awesome for boosting of swell kickers.
Enjoy
There is wind somewhere almost everyday in Bay Area. Pretty epic IMO.nick14 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:50 amBugger, I was trying not to get a car as i here driving in San Fran sucks.rleshem wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:29 amWelcome to SF!
You will Probably need a car. I generally have 2 kites with me. The forecasts are pretty good but conditions can change quickly. Use the ikitesurf paid membership - its worth it - human forecasts 3 times a day plus wind meters all over the bay. You will learn slot about the wind patterns in the bay. Most used kite is a 9/10.
There are many spots around but the main ones: crissy, third Ave , Sherman island (awesome), ocean beach ( big heavy waves) , Waddell, toll plaza , alameda (wind is inconsistent). You can read about them in the bayareakiteboarding website. The wind is generally best between 2-5. Crissy is a tricky spot especially in July-aug because of the fog but I kite there a lot and it's awesome for boosting of swell kickers.
Enjoy
I've down sized my quiver to an 8 and 11m north evos so hopefully that will work, I'm 75kgs.
I'll check out the I Kitesurf membership.
Thanks for your info.
nick14 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2017 2:53 amHi guys,
I'm moving to San Fran at the end of June and I'm looking for as much knowledge as I can get in regards to all things kiting related.
I've been reading up and it seems like the two spots I'll most likely be kiting are Crissy Fields (seems pretty unforgiving) and Ocean Beach but if anyone has any other recommendations that would be great. I'm in for all sorts of kiting (I just had my second session on a foil) but mainly twin tip. Love to boost off wave kickers, flat water, small waves on a directional.
Its difficult to not have a car in San Francisco, but possible. You can get in touch with other kiters and form a ride share group.So I have a few questions
1. How does everyone get around with there gear? Public transport, car, bike, keep it at lockers at the beach, members of the boat clubs......? Looking for comments from people that foil, surf and twintip.
When I drive to kite, I take two kites and two boards, sizes based on forecast for that day. Winds here during the summer are consistent and forecasts are reliable.2. If you do travel with your gear do you normally need to take a few kites to the beach or is it pretty consistent with reliable forecasts?
ikitesurf3. Which forecast apps/websites are the best and which stations give the most accurate readings.
This depends on where you work and how much commute you want to do.4. Where do you guys live in San Fran? Do you live where you do due to been close to the water/wind?
Different spots, different conditions, and that's a loaded question. Wind season here starts early Spring through late Summer, but year round is possible if you don't mind driving and chasing the wind.5. Which spots do you guys like the most and frequent the most? Which are most reliable for a kite from about 2pm-5pm.
Cheers
Nick
unfortunately i don't think the Aussie accent will help either but i'll call it the "City" anyway.reyrivera wrote: "San Fran" is a term visitors call San Francisco. We Bay Area locals call it The City. Its a dead giveaway if you visit here and may get mugged by pickpockets.
...this link might be helpful to avoid the "shitty" parts as well
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