kiteman69 said...
Simple, Download the learn to Kite dvd off the net. Watch it twice.
Skip the trainer kite, no need for it.
Get a 12m kite and go out in 15 - 18kts. Helps if you have a mate help you launch.
Also make sure there is nothing down wind of you.
Heaps of guys on hear are self taught, just have a go, and do the steps that the DVD shows you. It should take you about 2hrs to get up and going.
I tried to teach myself. Big fail. Maybe it was me...
Lessons accelerated my learning as I got real time feedback. Once you're up and running I'd agree you can teach yourself a lot with feedback from the fellas on the beach and tips online.
That bring said I'm keen to get another lesson to learn how to get some massive air. Don't know what I'm doing wrong but I'm not gonna continue doing mediocre jumps much longer!