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Postby fernmanus » Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:28 pm
I have been kiting in Aruba, but it was nearly 20 years ago in the “C” kite days. I am headed there soon.
1. Is it possible to launch a foil kite side to the wind at the Huts? (Yes, I know the wind is super gusty and Boca is way better, but I kite on inland lakes, so it is par for the course) Just curious if the random kiter flies a foil kite there.
2. Is the wind less gusty if you ride upwind to Arashi?
3. Are booties a good idea at the huts for the experienced kiter or not really necessary?
Thank you in advance for your reply.
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Postby SWO_kite » Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:37 pm
I haven't been to Aruba since 2014, but I will say that shoes are a must. I asked the locals if I should wear boots and they said no - I found out later that day the reason my foot was stinging was because of venomous seaweed.
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Postby Reset » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:09 pm
Looking for answer on questions 1 and 2 also! @fernmanus Have you been?
Also, is foiling with long mast problematic there or in Boca?
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Postby Windigo1 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:49 pm
I haven't been to Aruba but I have a friend who spends 5 months there every winter and I was supposed to go go before Covid. I asked about question 2 and he said no because there are significant cliffs and it's just as gusty.
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Postby fernmanus » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:35 pm
I went to Aruba in February. Wind was on the lighter side when I was there. I went to Boca every day and had great sessions on my 15m Foil. Flew 14m North Orbit at the huts a couple times, but when the wind is light, it doesn’t fill in well at the huts, so next time I go I will bring 9, 10, & 12m LEI for huts and pack my big foil kite again just in case and only fly it only at Boca.
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