Power Kite Forum - Costa Rica ?

Bladerunner

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posted on 25-9-2011 at 01:48 PM

Costa Rica ?

I am thinking about and " all in " in Costa Rica for my birthday in late Feb. early March. Fact is I know nothing about the place.

I am pretty sure it is kite surf friendly ? If I take a kite or 2 can I rent a board there ?

What is a good area to try and be ?

Are there hardpack beaches for ATB ?

Anything else I should know getting started?

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posted on 25-9-2011 at 03:04 PM

According to Kitboarder Travel Guide there are 3 major spots
1. Bahina Salinas on border w/ Nicaragua ...... in December every day wind above 15 knots ..... airport in Tamarindo
2. Lake Arenal ..... more windsurfing the kiteboarding place .... however .... it is on a list with 40% of kite able days .....
3. Punta Saleas with 70% of wing 12-25mph

I am looking at Cabaret in DR for Jan-Feb ..... if you want to join me and Jaymz

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posted on 25-9-2011 at 03:11 PM

Would be a wicked vacation ... U2U sent

- some kites
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- wife burned wallet ... LOL

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posted on 25-9-2011 at 09:04 PM

...remember to take me along! :smilegrin:

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posted on 20-10-2011 at 07:31 PM

hit up lake Nicaragua too. Very few kiters, strong constant wind, waves (yes waves in the lake), and I think there is one lady that has a kite school there that just opened recently. It's about an hour from the boarder with Costa Rica.

http://www.surfranchnicaragua.com/kiteboarding.html

Too many kites, boards, and etceteras.