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Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby JamesVegas » Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:04 am

Has anyone been to Mauritius and Reunion in August. Can't find a lot of info on either place. Looks like it's good but what sized kites should I take??

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby Richtw » Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:56 am

Been a few times in August - been on 7 & 9 mainly with a few 12 days thrown in. Can't say how consistent that is or if I just lucked out. There is a guy on here Nico who lives out there - great source of information, not sure if he still posts here though?

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby JDMsquirrel » Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:50 am

Mauritius - There should be consistent trade winds at this time. Contact JC at Son of Kite. Aim for the South West near Le Morne, or the North, North East. Reunion -don't know but hear it is sharky with few lagoons available.

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby JDMsquirrel » Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:50 am

Mauritius - There should be consistent trade winds at this time. Contact JC at Son of Kite. Aim for the South West near Le Morne, or the North, North East. Reunion -don't know but hear it is sharky with few lagoons available.

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby Nico » Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:22 pm

Yep I am still around, when I can find the time.
Mauritius is honking at that time, because its my birthday month : )
Jokes aside. This is when its happening on both islands.
Go to Reunion only if you are a hardcore waverider and never fall off your board (sharks).
Many reunion guys come over here for weekends or short spells because the variety of spots here will satisfy anyone.
C U on the lineup
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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby Eduardo » Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:27 pm

I have been on "don't fall" breaks due to a shallow reef but never heard that claimed about sharks. are you serious about the sharks or just trying to keep more waves for yourself? :D

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby cleepa » Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:09 pm

I have seen some hardcore waveriders (meaning pro riders) out at local breaks here. Without exception, they have been the ones falling off their boards the most, because they are always trying new tricks.

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby Nico » Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:22 am

Yep, like the old motocross saying 'if you don't fall, you are not trying hard enough'.
No jokes though, reunion has a serious shark problem : (

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby Nicok » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:31 am

Hello! One other rider had been eaten this week in La Reunion! So this is a serious problem!

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Re: Mauritus and Reunion in August?

Postby JamesVegas » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:39 am

That sounds pretty bad. Is there no flat water lagoon areas in Reunion? I'm not much into waves tbh.


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