The GMAN wrote:
I'm registered for the race next year. I've been to Kona 3x (the city, not the IMWC race) so I'm familiar with the area. I've also hung out in Waikoloa a couple of times, and have gone snorkeling around Hapuna. So once again somewhat familiar with the surroundings.
I only have two questions:
1. Am I correct in thinking the Fairmont is the no-brainer place to stay?
2. Hed Jet 6+ or Hed H3+ wheelset?
1. if you can afford, yes. parking otherwise is a bit annoying to deal with on the day before and day of. if you want anothe interesting yet expensive place to stay, Hapuna prince s next best as you would be by swim/T1. I normally stay in Kailua for my first few days there and do the minimum 4 or 5 nights at farmont just around the race.
2. I advocate shallower wheels normally for Kona however for the Honu, because it is earlier in the day we rarely get the epic conditions that sometimes hit the IM. but they still can...
fwiw, I will see you there, it will be my 4th time racing this.
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