hi to the forum..
am new to the scene of kitesurfing/boarding. have surfed 13yrs, skated, snowboard, wakeboard etc but am now living in Townsville[no surf except cyclones] . this kitesurfing businees looks freakin awesome.
i just bought all the gear for $300 from a guy on ebay.seems like an awesome deal. pick up the gear tomorrow. it's a 2004 nash aero 2 12m, with waist harness, bar ,lines, and board, missing a fin but who cares.
So. i've googled a bit and it seems that this kite will be a bit tricky to learn on, cause it's a c kite. i don't really know cause i haven't even flown anything yet.I also just bought a 2m foil kite for 20bucks off ebay to learn at least how a kite behaves and also fun for the mrs and kid etc. Obviously i will be getting some lessons, so do you guys reckon the set up will be right or should i start thinking about getting a waroo or something that sounds more user friendly.
i usually pick up sports quick and am not really worried about my personal safety so if i can get away with the c kite i'd be stoked.
anyway, i'm stoked on this sport and i haven't even done it yet..lol
it's gotta hurt less than skateboarding....

speedthrills said...

am not really worried about my personal safety

Let the blood bath begin....

G'day Speedthrills,

Contact the boys from "in the Loop Kiteboarding" They are in Townsville and usually teach a bit downwind of the Pallarenda beach location. The guys will be able to help you out by assessing your gear, giving you lessons, and introducing you to the locals.

Good luck with it and keep the public safe.

Good winds,

Have lessons, fly your foil as much as poss before heading out on water, so much so that you can fly it with your eyes shut, so you can feel where the kite is without looking at it. Its not so much the doing it its knowing what to do if it all goes wrong, good luck be safe and know your limits.

G'day speedthrills.
i'm rico from" in the loop kiteboarding" it's good to hear that you super keen in the sport, i know how you feel with living in townsville and no waves, i've surfed my whole life too. just check out our web site www.intheloopkiteboarding.com and you'll find all the info from lessons ect.