I will be going to Myrtle Beach for the week on June 23 and was wondering if there was any areas in Myrtle beach "south" to go for a newbie to Kite boarding. i need to work on my skills so I want a place where I can be safe (more shallow then deep).
Any suggestions, Any one want to meet up and share pointers?

ping forum member Mgatc for MB spots.....................Nate and I might be able to make it up for a session or you can come south for the day and we'll set you up at Sullivans Island...................

tridude, it looks like you would be about 80 miles south? if i came down on 17 how long would that take me. I have never been on 17 so just trying to judge it. would Sullivans Island be a better bet for me then Myrtle beach IYO?

thx

Chad,

90 minutes from MB to Sullivans Island...................coming from the north your first stop inChaz is Mt Pleasant/Sullivans Island.................

I am jealous! It would be great to hook up with all of you guys! Good luck down there Chad!

Get him up and going Don!

Don, if you could keep me posted on good wind I am sure i could make it for a day on the beach with you guys. I will have the family in tow but they are always up for an adventure. I will be heading down on Wed night so Fri/Sat we could plan if the wind looks right to you. I will u2u you my phone number and you can keep me posted via txt. Keep in mind I dont want to impose so if you are not feeling it just tell me NO! I will understand.
Thank you very much

(Rich) thx bro I wish I had room in the suitcase for you I would def take you along.. :roll:

Chad,

I shot you Nathans and my cell numbers. Look forward to getting you on the bar and in the water at Sullis. Im sure once you get home and talk with Rich and Todd, they will be here sooner than later. Truly an amazing spot (nice beach and water for your family too). For MB, make sure you U2U Mgatc for local info up there. There beaches are wide so you may want to bring your landboard. Daily winds are mostly S, SSW, SW which are awesome for land and water............see you next week!!

Thx Don I sent him a U2U and hopefully we can work something.
Can't wait to see you guys again, I totally rebuilt that Ozone bar so I should be ok now but you will get to see it up close and personal. What is the best size kite for your area and wind range?

your 13m Ozone and 11m SS should be fine...............................13m V and 15m Phanny for your landboard......................winds are usually 13 to 20 kts from the S or SSW....................MB seems to be a couple kts higher for some reason...........................

Hi Chad!

Just got on board with this post.

I know very little about the kite scene in Myrtle beach. I know that a lot people ride and learn at Murrells Inlet which is about 10 miles south of the Myrtle but I don't know exactly where. There is a kite shop at "Sail and Ski Connection" ( http://www.sailandskiconnection.com)(843-626-7245) that conducts lessons at Murrells inlet and I'm sure would give you directions.

The area that I use is not that great, particularly for learning. Thin beach, crowded, and deep water with current.
I can certainly vouch for Sully's if you care to make the drive. They have a great kite thing going on there and the best part is Don and Nate are there! (Shameless plug for my friends. :smilegrin

I'll shoot you my cell via U2U. Give me a call when you know what your schedule looks like and i'll try and join you where ever. I live about an hour and a half inland.

Mel

Thx Mel that sound great!

Just winging it for now (until we get a better wind report) but I think it sounds like my best bet is to go see Dan and Nate for the best riding or driniking alot of that SC water


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ikitesurf extended forecast has SW at 12kts early in the am on the 23rd and will only get better......................the wind will be here so get ready to ride!!

Ok guys it looks like Saturday - Monday is going to be my window. My wife had to make plans with her mother on Friday so that day is no longer viable to fly for me :-(
I am not opposed to flying Monday and finding a small hotel to stay in and leaving Tuesday. Just a thought.
please keep me up on your plans and weather on your end. Can't wait to fly with you!

Mel: I will keep you up on any txts that I get so we can all fly, Sorry about Friday

:wee: vacation :wee:

Monday will be fine and the tides will be better for a surf and turf sesh.............................

No prob. I still plan to surf Friday so may check out the scene at Murrells Inlet.

If your plans change for Friday, shoot me a text and I will meet you in Georgetown and we'll ride down to Sully's together.

You going to be in Florence on Friday?

Friday Sandi's mother will be coming down to Broadway at the beach to spend the day with us and have dinner then hang out at the Landmark. That gives me Sat,Sun or Mon to kite surf. But Don Said Monday will be a better day so I am working towards that. I am up for any changes but leaving it up to you guys for the best winds in your area. :bigok:

Still jealous! I'm ready to pack up and stow away. I need a good break

latest long range forecast for Sullys/IOP............................


http://www.windalert.com/en-us/Search/SpotInfo.aspx?spotid=1... this Station on WindAlert!

Saturday looks stellar but what ever is best for you Chad....................Tuesday looking awesome too............
we'll figure it out!!

Whoop Whoop in town boys! had a good time at the pool the they kicked us out due to lightning!!!

Ready to vaca with the Fam tomorrow the see what happens on Sat, Sun, Mon with the wind/weather

nice..........welcome to South CackyLacky..........................look forward to our session!!

Mondays forecast is holding and looking good...............................dont forget your sunscreen and will talk to you this weekend

http://www.windalert.com/en-us/Search/SpotInfo.aspx?spotid=1... this Station on WindAlert!

Don, What do you think of the Palms Hotel to stay Monday night? is it close enough or to far away?


http://maps.google.com/maps?q=isle+of+palms&um=1&ie=...

nice but isnt it a bit pricey.................................in the lower attachment choice C "Courtyard" is close and has rooms available Monday. I called them last night......let me know what you choose.........................

http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Searc...

Got a reservation at the Courtyard Charleston Mt. Pleasant for monday night! go to go boys!!!!! Lets party

nice......look forward to meeting your family and the session at Sullys...................like I told you over the phone 52 kites up Friday afternoon but Monday shouldnt be too bad......................we've got you covered...........................pack the cooler and bring the sunscreen, see you Monday......................:duh::duh:

Lostfox good to go on body dragging, board starts, and was up and riding this afternoon.......Ill let him chime in for specifics and stoke......................

Congrats Chad!

Sorry I couldn't make it but knew you would be in good hands. Nice finish to a nice vacation

mg

@lostfox- tell us about your day! Tri just got me more interested

Sorry guys, had to make that 9 hour trek back to MD and then the normal to-do list when i got home. Back at work now and it feals like Monday where every thing has gone wrong over the weekend. :-)

WOW where to start? The beach was awesome and the water was like taking a bath. I started by looking at what everyone was flying so i decided to put up my 13 Ozone. I got everything ready and rolled out my lines , got ready to hook up and started my final safety check and noticed that my kite just didn't look right? My front bladder was loosing air. I pumped it up again just in case I had a loose plug or something but nope it lost air again! ??WTF?? well I decided to go get the 11M TD2 and see how that would work. Come to find out it flew great! I felt a little under powered but looking back i am Ok with that. I did some body dragging and a bunch of board starts (only 2 that went any where) but 1 that felt like 100 feet but Tridude said it was more like 100 yards! Yeah!!!! At the end of that run I think I drank about a gallon of water and lost my board.. but I recovered well and tried to get my board back but was unable to do so. Another rider retrieved it for me! Thanks bro who ever you were! Props to Don for all the help and suggestions for lodging and beach! I would defiantly go back if I am down there again. I am well on my way to getting wet! Watch out Michael i will be ready to hang with you soon! Your kite saved the day by the way! I have pics on face book that I will share http://www.facebook.com/chad.bias
Sorry I miss you MEl maybe next time (soon)?

nice go! that spot is deluxe!

keep at it! tubes can disappoint with the leak thing. glad u had back up!