Want to kite Smathers Beach, Key West - READ THIS

[Danimal8199]

Are the concrete posts visible above the water or are they beneath the surface of the water?

[ricki]

Originally Posted by Danimal8199

Are the concrete posts visible above the water or are they beneath the surface of the water?

At least 8 ft. above with large daymark steel signs on them. Hit the first panoramic image in the post above this one and you will be able to see them for yourself.

[ricki]

Here a couple of shots of proper launching with East to southeast winds at Smathers demonstrated by Greg Meintjes, a long time launch regular, using his new Eclipse Full Throttle kite.



Paul Menta is down near the water west of the rock groin waiting for the confirmed signal from Greg to launch



Greg is back on the sidewalk/entrance ramp to the beach getting sorted out to launch



He launches, keeps the kite low and over the water, walks down grabs his board and off he goes.


Other approaches will likely see kites hung up over the road, in trees, over the powerlines, power killed and some really pissed off Public Officials at YOU (first) with the rest of all other kiters a close second. This can and has happened, please don't cause more problems at this unique launch by ignoring good procedures.

Look at the post above this for more info.