Hey guys,

I'm a 21 year old Dutch girl who is traveling to Australia in a couple of months. I really would love to get into kitesurfing in Australia and spend my time learning it for about three months. I would love to pick it up after that in the Netherlands.

However, I have a couple of questions and I hope some of you could help me!

I would happily spend my money on lessons, but as you can imagine three months of lessons would just be too expensive. Is it best to find something like a buddy who could help me after I've done some lessons, or what are you tips on this?

Same goes for gear. It is too expensive to buy gear for just three months. If I really want to buy gear I would do it in the Netherlands when I'm back from my travels. Is it expensive to hire gear, or what other options do I have?

And finally, what would be some good place to go to for beginners (and as a traveller)? I read that the western coast of Australia is perfect for kitesurfing, but are there any specific places?

Many thanks in advance!
Anne Maartje

I suggest buying your gear in Australia. Buy 2nd hand or last years gear. Best goto a kite shop if you are a newby as they will help you and be around to answer your questions and fix you up if things go wrong with your kit. The nice thing about kite gear is its easy to travel with so you'll be able to take it back home with you easily. You'll have a ball in WA!

You'll learn and progress at quieter locations, in 2 months our season will be well and truly starting, as you'll find out Europe is a lot less expensive for everything inc kiting gear especially new, however the are plenty of good deals on second hand and last year or the years before stock, all brands do a good starter to intermediate kite, if you want to learn in the perfect spot check out exmouth kite centre, run by tom and Jana 1 on 1 teaching on near deserted shallow water ,enjoy west australia

glasstraxx said...

cauncy said..
You'll learn and progress at quieter locations, in 2 months our season will be well and truly starting, as you'll find out Europe is a lot less expensive for everything inc kiting gear especially new, however the are plenty of good deals on second hand and last year or the years before stock, all brands do a good starter to intermediate kite, if you want to learn in the perfect spot check out exmouth kite centre, run by tom and Jana 1 on 1 teaching on near deserted shallow water ,enjoy west australia

when i went to compare prices in ireland i found them to be equal

I had a pint of guiness at my local $13.50 a pint I could of got a few down me for that back home

I agree with others. Take initial lessons, Buy 1 or 2 year old second hand gear or ex demo gear and head to the beach.

Your super hot so there'll be a line of blokes happy to help you out.

Plummet said..
I agree with others. Take initial lessons, Buy 1 or 2 year old second hand gear or ex demo gear and head to the beach.

Your super hot so there'll be a line of blokes happy to help you out.

I wonder what your wife would think of this Plums? ;)

Try Brisbane! It's a great place too learn and there's heaps of good spots and guys/gals too kite with. You don't even have to lock your car..or worry about someone stealing your gear... Or kite/ windsurf rage!

Loftywinds said..

Plummet said..
I agree with others. Take initial lessons, Buy 1 or 2 year old second hand gear or ex demo gear and head to the beach.

Your super hot so there'll be a line of blokes happy to help you out.

I wonder what your wife would think of this Plums? ;)

I'm just telling it how it is man. The reality is that blokes love to help out attractive women! She will more easily get assistance compared to your average middle aged overweight bloke trying to learn. It is what it is!

Ps What is it with all those animals trying to kill you in Aus? New Zealand doesn't have any animals trying to eat you.... just the occasional tornado, earthquake or eruption.... nothing to worry about .

Lots of wind though!....

i was almost taken out multiple times by falling fracking coconuts from palm trees in townsville last week . stupid bats

We have 360 degree (all) wind directions covered in Port Phillip Bay in Victoria and some good wave locations too. Worth a visit if you are passing by.

geordieboy said..

AnneMaartje said..
Thank you all guys! You've all been so helpful.
So western australia it is. First I'll take some lessons and after that I just need to find a buddy.
Gear will be alright, I'll either borrow some, or buy some and sell them after the summer!

when you get to WA just let us know where your staying and you will get plenty of help from the locals

I am calling the cops on you