Combuco kite hire and accommodation?

[jinjaninja]

Just got to Buenos Aires and just discovered that i cannot hire a kite here so missing out on the fun... and as i left my behind i am now going to head to Combuco but wanted to make sure i can hire one there - does anyone have any info on availability and cost? If not possible, any ideas of the cost of second hand gear and place to buy? Also any tips on longer term, month or so, cheap accommodation would be appreciated. Not looking for anything fancy just somewhere to sleep cheap. : ) Cheers!

[Toby]

there are some place who rent gear.

Just get there and you will be guided to where to go.

And rooms are also no problem. Very busy right now, so not all places have something available, but there is always room to find.

Just post here when you plan on coming, then someone should help you with further info.

See you soon.

Greets
Toby

[jinjaninja]

thanks heaps, good to know hire is available, especially as i just found out that shipping my kite to me from africa would cost me $8000!!! whoa.

i should arrive in fortaleza between the 28th of nov or 4th of dec, depending on which mode of transport works out the cheapest...and plan to stay for a month or so at least.

Thanks again! : )

[eran m]

renting kite gear is not cheap...
for 1 month i think it will be better to buy kite at cumboco

[Toby]

good suggestion. There are always guys selling their gear pretty cheap. Look around at internet cafe, ice shops etc for adverts.

I will be around, just ask me if you see me. Happy to help with info.

[jinjaninja]

yes thanks, been thinking about that and had a few offers already, definitely cant hire for that long. am trying to get friends to sell my gear in africa so i can buy new stuff.

is it easy to find work in fortaleza do you know? just finished my instructor qualification so would love to find assistant instructor work out there but dont speak any portuguese yet, which is clearly a problem....

will get in touch when i arrive, thanks a lot for your help and keep the winds blowing up there! : )

[banderin]

I am pretty sure that you can rent a kite in baires. Have you been at the "guarderias" in acassuso or tried in the kite schools ?
let me know
Luis

[jinjaninja]

yeah, i went to pretty much ever kite shop i could find in acasusso, but no joy...

[banderin]

Let me find out as I live next to the guarderias.
Call me after 8 pm 1530572861 and Ill let you know, if you cant reach me leave me a message with a phone number to call you back
Luis

[jinjaninja]

Thanks Luis, that's very kind of you! I'm heading onto Acasusso tonight and would be keen to kite tomorrow if its possible so will call you later or PM me with the answer as i don't have a phone here. cheers! : )