Hi guys im looking at getting into kitesurfing i have surfed an wakeboarded all my life but would love to be able to kite on not so good days out on the water i have tryed emails an help lines for kite beginners but havnt had any luck back .
i would like a all round kite something im not going to grow out of to fast wind conditions in the bay are an avrg 10 to 20 knots NE any help or tips would be great
cheers coza
Best advice you could take atm mate is to call up an IKO certified Kitesurfing school and inquire as to at least a few lessons (I would say min of 2 or 3). It will be the best investment for you and anyone around you (kiter or not) at the beach.
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Edit- Your instructor will be able to talk to you during/after this and suggest a good kite for what you want to do (you will have a much better idea of this after a couple of lessons).
Read this stuff too...
Articles Overview (there is a bunch of stuff in here)
www.seabreeze.com.au/Articles/Kitesurfing/Summary.aspx
All the stuff you need to know
www.seabreeze.com.au/Articles/Kitesurfing/How-to-start-Kiteboarding_2274949.aspx
Some common questions answered
www.seabreeze.com.au/Articles/Kitesurfing/Kitesurfing-beginner-questions_903071.aspx
Lessons man. I've did 3 hours yesterday and I booked 3 more for later this week. It's really the only way to go. It's not that hard to learn but there is a lot to know and a lot of ways to hurt yourself and others. Your boardskills from wakeboarding will have you ripping it up in no time.
if you want some very good reading go here all points coveredhttp://kitesurfingschool.org/howto.htm
best way is to take a lesson first!
and I think this website is a perfect information source
www.sitesell.com
ebbbbay! some sweet deals look for a naish x10 their a great kite to learn on
make sure it has more than 3 strings
Hey Coza,
Sounds like our VIP program is perfect for you.
Buy a new kite package and get free unlimited lessons. As long as it takes to get you riding upwind, waves and doing jumps. In the process you'll have an instructor by your side for every session, you'll kite in wide variety of locations and conditions, you'll always be learning in good kiting conditions, aware of the hazards around you and avoiding trashing your gear on trees and fences through silly mistakes. If you encounter a hurdle, the instructor will be there to get you over it so your not smashing your gear over and over.
The only catch is you need to be with in striking distance of Caloundra or happy to spend a week or two here.
hope to hear from you soon. Mike
