Hilton Head - is it worth it?

[dbone66]

I can't find much information on Hilton Head kiteboarding. There's no info on local spots or local riders. I've seen a video and a few posts but that's it. Is there a kite scene in Hilton Head? I'll be there a few days in early March and I'll be bringing my gear. Right now it seems like I'll be out there lone star on some random beach. Does anyone have any info on this area? Thanks.

[jakemoore]

Tybee and Charleston have a scene. I used to go to Beaufort/Hunting Island when I was in Georgia because it was closer but then with time I found Charleston to be worth the drive. I can't explain why the wind and launches were better. Bring your lightwind gear.

Jake

[rsillsley]

Are we talking about getting blown by Paris....

[osiolahuj]

Are we talking about getting blown by Paris....

yeah depends how much..

[Chungmu]

I was there 2 years ago on a family event. Wind was light at best and only rode 1 day out of 6. Was there end of May so might be better winds earlier in the Spring. I was riding in front of Marriott Grande Ocean but I saw some other riders up the beach near the Holiday Inn I think. You should try and get in contact with some one locally. I think there were some regulations about kiting there but I can't remember specifically what they were.

Hope you get better winds than I did.
- C

[Clew In]

Hey,

Here is a link for a shop that has some info on spots in Charleston:

http://catchsomeair.us/ride_guide/south ... tent.shtml

I do not know about Hilton Head; however, Tybee Island is kite friendly and the south tip is the most popular spot. High Tide Surf Shop (Tim) may be able to give you some information if you venture over there. His shop is on the right as you enter the island.


Clew In

[thebroz]

I have only been there in the summer and it is one of the only beaches that I can remember getting NO sea breeze at all. And it was hotter than hell. I know it's not possible but I always thought it felt like a negative breaze. You feel like you are in a swamp not on the coast. The other problem is it's so far from every other good kiteable spot. If you like golf & tennis it good place to be.

[kitingkt]

i was out that way in late october and got 3 days out of 5. the water is rough and choppy on the ocean side but, the sound side is nice if you can find a spot to launch. i was going to try by the light house but, the day i went, no wind.

if you are with family, it is great but, i wouldn't put it down as a place to go just for kiteboarding.

kt

[Bryden]

I like what I'm reading. I'm moving to Charleston, hopefully in mid March, and REALLY looking forward to kiting on a regular basis again.
From the catchsomeair website, it looks like March through July is a good time of year, but what wind speeds (kts) are we talking as typical? Will I need anything less than a 10m SLE (190 lbs, 137X40 twin tip, intermediate rider)?
Other than the forum on the aforementioned website, are there any other forums for SC kiters?

[KEISER]

our forum is mostly n.c. kiters but there are a few of the s.c. crew on there and several of us have spent time in charleston. it is a really nice area to kite and a great group of riders. you will get a wide variety of conditions and may need a smaller kite but as always it depends on your weight and body style.

www.carolinakiting.com
www.windtoysfun.com