how hard is it to ride a kite surf?

how hard is it to ride a kyte surf

From looking at it, you would never believe how EASY it is! It is easier than surfing, easier than skiing, easier than windsurfing. It is NOT physical (70% of the power is handled by the harness) so it is also perfect for kids. Women love this sport too!

When I learned Kitesurfing 7 years ago, it was really dangerous and we needed at least 5 DAYS to be able to stand on the board. Nowadays with the huge advancements in kite, board, and bar technology that have dramatically improved the learning curve, you could be riding after 5 HOURS (even if only for a few yards…).

Kiteboarding isn’t just a sport… it’s a passion and a way of life… it can forever change your life for the better. It can be done in nearly any location in the world, with nothing but wind and gear that can easily be packed down to the size of a golfing bag. You’ll meet the most incredible people, travel to beautiful locations and enjoy the healthiest of lifestyles.

So where’s the catch?

Well… you need to be taught:

A good coach will save you from possible injury and probable embarrassment. Besides saving face and your butt, here are five other reasons to take lessons:

1 Demolish the Learning Curve. Sure you’re a wakeboarder/surfer/
snowboarder/ballerina, but that doesn’t mean you can fly a kite. A good instructor will help you use what you’ve learned from other sports, drastically reducing the learning curve.

2 Save Serious Coin. Lessons save time and money. Without the right-size kite, you will end up trashing your gear. Schools have many different sizes and styles of kites, so why not learn on and trash their gear instead?

3 Guidance. Instructors know about all the latest gear and will share tips that would have taken you months to discover. Plus, most have been on the scene since day one, so they can also introduce you to all the local kiters.

4 Protection. Not knowing what you’re doing flying a kite can put others in harm’s way and might even hurt you. Not to mention that injuring others is not a great way to impress the local kiters.

5 Stress-Free Shopping. A good instructor will know the perfect kite and board for your weight, size and style, saving you hours of frustration. And they might even be able to cut you a deal on your first purchase.

6. Plan for the Future. Once you complete a lesson and are up and riding, you’ll get all the info about where to kite, when the wind blows, where the good spots are and where to launch from.

7. It’s Fun. Lessons get you outside in the water for a great, active day without the worrying about not knowing what to do, plus you get to become part of a culture that’s a lot of fun to be around.

Dont be intimidated, take and few lessons and you’ll realise how easy it is (and you’ll still impress all non-kiters!).

Well, I hope it helped and you’ll soon be riding.

Aloha

Jay

Kite Surf – Aaron Hadlow