NY Mags

Any of you know of a decent kite surfing store in or around NYC. A mate's heading there for a few days & I'm thinking about getting a new kite for cheap as the $'s worth only a few groats now. Cheers

Here's a lovely one

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=...tes/165_02.jpg

Thanks Gita. That is indeed lovely.

Most of the reputable surf shops are out on Long Island in the Hamptons, not really close to the city. Maybe you can check them out online and get them to deliver what you want to your friend's hotel.

One place that I have heard of is here http://www.w-surf.com/
I've never shopped with them, but it might lead you on a path to finding something useful.

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Originally Posted by bklyntrayc

Most of the reputable surf shops are out on Long Island in the Hamptons, not really close to the city. Maybe you can check them out online and get them to deliver what you want to your friend's hotel.

One place that I have heard of is here http://www.w-surf.com/
I've never shopped with them, but it might lead you on a path to finding something useful.

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You are such a city girl, Hamptons aren't much more than some folks daily commute. Hampton Jitney leaves from in front of the British Consulate or LIRR out of Penn Station will get you there.

Don't know if they have kite boarding stuff, but you could give em a call and they might be able to direct you - its a surf and skate shop called New York Pipe Dreams
http://newyorkpipedreams.com/

The Jeresy shore (hair spray not needed) has a few good surf shops as well but the closet to NYC are on Long Island (Long Beach). Not sure if they carry kite surfing gear but it's worth a phone call.

I would recommend this site called 'Google' - it's a search engine and see what surf shops come up and then give them a call and ask. ;)

elevens

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Originally Posted by sea2ski

You are such a city girl, Hamptons aren't much more than some folks daily commute. Hampton Jitney leaves from in front of the British Consulate or LIRR out of Penn Station will get you there.

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I've been on the Jitney and the LIRR many times, but I wouldn't suggest someone from the UK should burn a whole day going out there for a maybe deal. Why not make it easy for his friend to help him out?

There's a shop in Greenwich CT - about 45minutes out of the city - that carries all kinds of kites, boards, etc.
I'll see if I can find the name for you

edit: Outdoor Traders on Arch Street - easy walking distance from metro-north if you wanna take a train.

Green Hat in NJ. By sandy hook.

From NYC take the ferry to Atlantic highlands and call the shop they will pick you up. Friendly People.

Excellent. Much appreciated, all of you. Thanks.