Hi all,

Ive been "kiteboarding" for about a year now but havent progressed very far, only gotten up on the board once, I havent had the best of times learning the sport weather it be the black 13m kite i have or just bad luck in general, i find my self struggling and looking to you more experienced riders for advice.

I guess im not feeling as confident especially with my 13m kite as most of my bad experiences have come from it. But i also dont feel as confident going to my local area which is botany bay in sydney, i find it very much more intimidating compared to the beginner friendly area up the coast around tuncurry and old bar, which is why i travel so far for lessons.

So i ask fellow riders what can i do to keep going as i am committed to get riding but need advice on how to get more confident and enjoy kiteboarding like you all do.

as my intimidating 13m kite is an 06 model would some suggest starting a fresh with a new 08 model?

cheers guys

Id been flying my kite and body dragging for a little while but found myself face planting when trying to stand up. Turns out I was managing the kite OK but had **** all board riding skills. A mate took me wakeboarding, I got up first go wake boarding and had an awesome time. after that taking off with the kite and board was very easy. now been up and riding for a while and reckon Its time for me to get back behind a boat or to a cable park or back to some flat water to practice my board riding skills for a while. Just thought I'd mention it as it helped me heaps.

I agree with smedg, After a few wakeboarding sessions some on my kiteboard, getting up and riding was easy. if u are finding progession that hard mby start with a few more lessons on your own gear and see what teh instructor thinks. Iv been considering it myself, but im short $160

Goodluck with it mate

It could be worth pinching your mates seat harness for a session.

A seat harness will make putting your board onto your feet a little harder but wont throw you forward, face first into the water as bad.

The seat harness puts the kite's power straight to your feet.

What Colinwill78 said is excellent. Try that.

Dont give up! some people only take a few days to get it. Others can take a few years to get it.

If you can afford it, get an 08' kite but the 06' kites should be fine. What brand/model is your 13m and your board?

quit

one year hey,give up

time to hand the batton over i teach knitting, or patchwork! you should see my kite!

hang in there

I'm still a beginner and have been kiting awhile now due to lack of time on the water.

my initial mistake was to swoop the kite too much at the start.
Once up a couple of power stokes to pick your speed up and then you can keep the kite steady if there is sufficient wind, don't need to sine the kite continously - which I use to do and would quickly lose control.
My 08 kite is a lot easier to use than my previous c and bow kites.
My new board has made a big difference also - i use to have a big floaty board - which was hard to control.

Perhaps more lessons using your own gear as was previously suggested.