I'm heading to Isla Mujeres, Mexico in Feb. and I was wondering if anyone had been there or heard about the kite scene down there. I'm new to riding but want to give it a try. I have all my own eqiupment and just wonder if its worth bringing it.
Let me know any feed back.
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Re: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
There is limited access in and around the Cancun area due to the lack of open area to launch.holmes wrote: I'm new to riding but want to give it a try.
I would suggest contacting Ikarus Kiteboarding and get dialed in to some lessons during your visit.
http://www.ikaruskiteboarding.com
There is a nice spot south of Cancun in Puerto Morelos where you can learn with little hazard to yourself and others.
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Thanks for the Responses, I'm going to be on the Island for the week and Don't plan to go to the main land much.
I'm new with kiting on water but we ride snowboards on the frozen lake. So I'm not really needing a lesson.
Its hard to find info on the Island and its sports. The beaches there look wide open so I think it will be safe.
I'm new with kiting on water but we ride snowboards on the frozen lake. So I'm not really needing a lesson.
Its hard to find info on the Island and its sports. The beaches there look wide open so I think it will be safe.
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i won't be there, i live in mexico city, which is thousands of miles away. I don't know anyone who kitesurfs on the island, i doubt there are any locals. The closest shop is not so close because of the ferry, and then 50 minute drive to playa del carmen. The shop in playa is run by foka and adriana, http://www.ikaruskiteboarding.com . They may know someone, good luck, you should get some good wind in february
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ok heres the skoop. been riding this area for 3 years. Isla mujeres has ONE big beach on the north side of island..so N, NEast are the only winds you can have clean there. LOTS of people on the beach and the water is quite shallow right in front so LOTS of boats just drop anchor there and plenty of people snorkeling, jetskis, etc.
MAYBE if you go to one of the resort/beach clubs on the west side of island (that which faces the mainland of cancun hotel zone) you can find decent spot to launch with an EAST wind..maybe southeast too.
It costs VERY little to take hte ferry across and kite on the mainland NORTH of cancun in area called "punta sam."
give a call to the IKARUS shop in PlayadelCarmen for info where the local crew is kiting when you arrive. chances are, in isla mujeres youll be by yourself cause we cant be bothered to cross the ferry to kite there when we have tons of other spots we can just drive too. were lazy but, ya know, been there, done that, NEXT spot please;)
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MAYBE if you go to one of the resort/beach clubs on the west side of island (that which faces the mainland of cancun hotel zone) you can find decent spot to launch with an EAST wind..maybe southeast too.
It costs VERY little to take hte ferry across and kite on the mainland NORTH of cancun in area called "punta sam."
give a call to the IKARUS shop in PlayadelCarmen for info where the local crew is kiting when you arrive. chances are, in isla mujeres youll be by yourself cause we cant be bothered to cross the ferry to kite there when we have tons of other spots we can just drive too. were lazy but, ya know, been there, done that, NEXT spot please;)
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KYROjoe
Thanks for the input, We are staying on the west side at a private resort so that may be the best bet. Like I said, I'm new to the water flying so I don't want tons of other people around when I'm learning.
should be a good time and place to learn, Ice is a little different but I have a huge wakeboard background so I'm looking forward to bringing what I know to the water.
Later
Chris
Thanks for the input, We are staying on the west side at a private resort so that may be the best bet. Like I said, I'm new to the water flying so I don't want tons of other people around when I'm learning.
should be a good time and place to learn, Ice is a little different but I have a huge wakeboard background so I'm looking forward to bringing what I know to the water.
Later
Chris
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Well I'm back from my trip to Isla Mujeres and I was supprised to see that no kiters were on the island. I did bring my little trainer kite and flew that on the North Beach near the Avalon Reef Club. I think the beach there would be a great launching place because of the way the beach and lagoon meet and creat a sand bar. I will for sure be bringing my kite next year. The wind was whipping hard so I want a small kite so fly.
You would for sure have to be carefull of boats and swimmers if you were to ride near this area.
I was also spending a lot of my time at a Private beach club on the west side. I saw a few windsurfers out there and the wind was steady and on shore.
That may be my other option next year.
You would for sure have to be carefull of boats and swimmers if you were to ride near this area.
I was also spending a lot of my time at a Private beach club on the west side. I saw a few windsurfers out there and the wind was steady and on shore.
That may be my other option next year.