rustan said...

By most standards i may be considered to old for this caper.But ive seen a few grey hairs on the water having a ball so what the hell.

Can't help you with the local instructor, but can say that I suspect you won't be the oldest person to learn. Get out there and enjoy :)
(make sure you get those lessons)

Have freinds and students over 70 .So have fun and take your time get lessons with someone whos iko qualified, and even then tell them you want to take your time ,if you dont rush you wont get hurt.
Have fun
george

Good on you Rustan. I'm 56 and been kiting for 8 years. Just got home from a kiting holiday in the Cocos Islands. You're never too old.

Thanks guys for the inspiration, Kit33 you have 6 yrs on me,just goes to show its not only the kids that can have fun.
Going to see the guys at Find in frankston to get the ball rolling, just hope i can still squeeze my backside into my old wet suit ( it may have shrunk !!)

Hey Rustan

I converted from the poles ( 20 + years - freeride and speed sailing) to the teabags around July last year and despite some kite lessons 4 years ago at Merimbula I was keen to get a refresher or two. it didnt quite turn out like I expected as I live in Gippsland and at the time there was no local instructor - and travelling to Melb was always going to be a hit and miss affair - 2.5 hrs away is never good when trying to predict the conditions!!
At Rosebud I would have thought the SHQ and or RPS and or Kite power etc could give you a hand?
In the end I relied on - my learnings from 3 years ago PLUS good DVD's and now I'm a converted poledancer !!- but this is not the best way to learn!!

Clint in Paynesville (near Bairnsdale) is now our local instructor which i wish I had had access to when i decided to have another crack at converting - for east Gippy people he's the man to touch base with. BUT in you neck of the woods is there a more local person than the shops I mentioned above?? (even Sandringham is alot more local that 2.5 hrs away ??)

I'm a young 48 and enjoying the conversion - only I have few (read - NO)aspirations of doing 21 yr old tricks like multiple rotations and handle passes - too old and sensible for that ****!! .

Good luck with your quest!!

Cheers, lambie