KITEBOARDING GUIDE TO FLORIDA

[ricki]

Most of Florida should start to have rideable winds then with cold fronts hopefully. That is a lot of coastline, about 1200 miles of it. Are you looking for waves, flatwater or ? You mentioned a school, to continue technique development of for someone traveling with you to get into kiting? Are there any on land activities that you're interested in? There is some additional general info at: http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=2329

[sydney_111]

Hi Rick,
thanks for the quick reply.
I am looking ( mainly ) for flatwater. Small waves are not a problem.
The school would be for me, so i can improve my skills.
Land activities are not so important, as long as i can have a couple of beers in the evening.

[Chefmini]

Syd, If you want flatwater, go down to Miamikiteboarding in Crandon Park. Great flatwater, good instructors, plenty of nitelife.

[ricki]

For flat water in November you might consider the Keys, Islamorada, Key West, might as well do both. There is a lot of information on the area at: http://fksa.org/forumdisplay.php?f=7

[phillylad]

Originally Posted by RickI

For flat water in November you might consider the Keys, Islamorada, Key West, might as well do both. There is a lot of information on the area at: http://fksa.org/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Hi,
Planning on driving from Philly, PA to FL from 11/21 to 11/28.
I’m willing to go wherever there’s better chances for decent winds, although I really don’t want to drive all the way down to the Keys.
Between NE and NW Florida, what are most favorable places around this time of the year?
Any tips are appreciated.

TIA

[noel]

If anyone decides to come to the keys, give us a call before booking as we can save you a bundle. Miles and miles of flat water riding in some premo locations too. Otherside Boardsports in Islamorada does kiteboarding, wakeboarding, SUP, skate, and clothing.

Otherside Boardsports
www.othersideboardsports.com
305.853.9728

[ricki]

Originally Posted by phillylad

Hi,
Planning on driving from Philly, PA to FL from 11/21 to 11/28.
I’m willing to go wherever there’s better chances for decent winds, although I really don’t want to drive all the way down to the Keys.
Between NE and NW Florida, what are most favorable places around this time of the year?
Any tips are appreciated.

TIA

It pretty much comes down the the type of front or other wind provoking system sweeping over at the time. As a rule what hits the panhandle to the west, soon impacts the northeast coast. There may be larger waves off the NE coast, then again depending on the setup, the panhandle can throw out some nice swells too. Recommend you look over the NW and NE forums for more info. The water is a bit cooler up that way than down in the Keys. All parts of Florida have something to offer visitors, it really comes down to what you are interested in specifically, oh and what the wind is up to as well.

[phillylad]

Originally Posted by RickI

It pretty much comes down the the type of front or other wind provoking system sweeping over at the time. As a rule what hits the panhandle to the west, soon impacts the northeast coast. There may be larger waves off the NE coast, then again depending on the setup, the panhandle can throw out some nice swells too. Recommend you look over the NW and NE forums for more info. The water is a bit cooler up that way than down in the Keys. All parts of Florida have something to offer visitors, it really comes down to what you are interested in specifically, oh and what the wind is up to as well.

Well, We're beginners and would prefer flat waters and mild winds over waves and high speeds. Water temperature isn't much of a factor to me. I guess, we'll just watch the weather and plan around it.