Luderitz Speed - Kite/Helmet Footage

Luderitz in Namibia has amazing conditions for speed and regularly has strong wind at the perfect angle.
Low tide is best for speed when the barriers are not in place which is when these clips were taken, wind at the time was 25 knots which freshened to 35 soon after.
I averaged 44-45 knots and peaked at 50 knots.
These clips are UNALTERED and taken using a camera mounted on the kite and helmet.
I used a 9 sqm Naish Helix and Cape Doctor Carbon speed board.
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Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Luderitz
• Namibia
• Kite
• Speed
• 50
• Knots
• Helix
• Naish
• Extreme
• Fast
• Basil
• Cambanis
• Water
• Sport

[LuderitzSpeed]

Hey Basil -- sweet footage, it looks really cool.

~R

[basilcambanis]

Thanks, it's an awesome spot that has frequent strong wind.

I live in Johannesburg which is one of the worst wind zones in Africa and probably the world; so visiting a place with 30+ knots half the time was a thrilling experience.

Pity it's so far from everything, but that adds to the experience when you're there.

I'll try to go there again soon.

[basilcambanis]

Pentax W30 camera mounted to the center strut in a pouch secured with 2 Velcro straps.

[westkirbyspeed]

Nice video, I particularly like the kite mounted shot. What camera did you use and how did you mount it?