hi guys,
for personal reasons my perfectly planned trip to Brasil (6 weeks, car + best spots) didn't eventually pan out . So, as an alternative, I'm thinking about going somewhere right after xmass , like Dec 27th / 28th, 4-6 weeks probably, first two of them being off, then working remotely (more-or-less London business hours).
So, here are the options I see (and some opinions I've read in internet - haven't been to any of these places) :
1.Kenia / Diani beach
pros:
* picturesque place
* good social & nightlife (not that I'm big on it but will travel solo, so wouldn't mind, especially during off period)
* fairly easy logistics (spot is close to the airport)
* fast internet, whether WiFi or 4G
cons:
* BIG ONE: I've read wind in winter is mostly between 13-18knts, usually close to 15 knts.... that's just not enough for me to have good fun (17-18knots is minimum, 14M kite is biggest I have, and I have 93kgs and no, I'm not much interested into unhooked freestyle nor buying 17M kites) .
* bit uncomfortable time difference (London +2hrs) + early sunset (6PM) , making it a bit difficult to ride on working days, but I'll hopefully fix this with my client
2.South Africa... but I was thinking Langebaan & going to Cape Town occasionally, rather than staying in Cape Town 100%.
pros:
* very good wind statistics (although I've heard it's actually way weaker in Langebaan than CapeTwon, so I shall mostly ride 14M then, 10M sometimes, that correct?)
* spots not busy, plenty space in the water + good for progress ( I want to go more advanced on old-school tricks + start looping )
* plenty to do on no wind days
* left foot kickers in CT
cons:
* Langebaan seems to be bit of shithole from what I've read, not much of social life
* safety (although rather in CT, shouldn't be that big issue in Langebaan)
* not so easy logistics, car necessary (that's not big issue, but still)
......or shall I stay in CT and go to Langebaan occasionally? : )
3. Tenerife / Medano
pros:
* super easy logistics (fairly short & direct flight from Poland + staying in Medano no need for the car, although it's better to have it since plenty to do & see in Tenerife)
* busy with digital nomads from what I've read recently
* left foot kickers
cons:
* wind is not guaranteed in that period
* even if blows, wind is gusty (and I find it very difficult to progress with gusty wind)
4. Egypt:
haven't read that much about it TBH, but, as with Tenerife, wind may be a lottery in that period, although logistics shall be easy like with Tenerife.
What do you guys think?
At the moment I'm thinking about South Africa as #1 choice.
Also, as far as I know, Vietnam is still closed for tourism, Sri Lanka is light-wind in that period (as I said before, 15-16 knots is not fun for me), and Cape Verde, which I liked - been there last February - is just beginning of the season and wind is not guaranteed, and I wouldn't like to be there not kiting since place is shithole in general.
riding style is freeride on twinTip, trying to jump as high as possible + learning old school tricks + planning to learn powered looping. Regular stance, as you may have figured out as I indicated 'left foot kickers' as some spots.