hi guys

i think of going to kiteboarding i get scared ??? i am scared of being mocked as in i see all these ppl doing awesome tricks and stuff and me on the other hand can just able stand on board n go a little way any places to go where it good for newbies n good wind speed for me i hav a 6m airush kite n weigh 45kgs

i am scared i might land my kite on someone or crash it into someone else's kite ??

this topic was covered not too long ago. scroll down 'tips &tricks' section and i'm sure you'll find it... oh, and everyone had to start from somewhere. Just get out and enjoy it and you'll be throwing tricks in no time

Hi Katiesmith,

As a newbie, you have enough to worry about just keeping on your feet. Riders that are better than you will be experienced enough to watch out for you and stay out of your way. Don't vary your course radically, just be aware of others and they will avoid you rather than you having to avoid them.

I was kiting once and as I was passing a newbie friend of mine I waved and cheered him on, he took his back hand off the bar to wave back and immediately tomohawked his kite right down on top of me. I saw it coming and dived off my board to avoid being hit. I came up from underwater laughing so much I almost drowned myself. It was hilarious!

Don't take the sport too seriously, the most fun is when you are just goofing off with mates, not landing complex hard tricks.

DM

PS. I no longer wave at Noobs when crossing downwind of them at speed.

^^Invest in more lessons. It will buy you the confidence you need to get more board time. Might be pricey but beats sittin on the beach.

Hey Katie

I'm a newbie to. I got a kite that doesn't get much use and I'm am super keen to get out there more but I get a bit spooked sometimes.

If you ever want to go out with another newbie chick flick me a text on 0414877813 and we can give it a go together.

Cheers
Han

hey newbie chics, Amy and i thinking of meeting up this weekend perhaps if you girls are keen. I am a newbie too. Also check out the facebook page group WACK's. Group of chic kiters ive only been to one get together so far but they are great girls:0)

Cool sounds good Amy I'll pm you my number:)

I'm up for the same thing in Brisbane. Have done my lessons and can stand sometimes... wouldnt mind someone also new around so I dont feel as pathetic.

I will be at Sandgate on Saturday I think, depending if i get an answer to if I can practice flying a kite in 10 knot winds.

Thats what I was thinking. I managed to get up last weekend on a 6 meter kite when it was blowing about 15-17 knots, so I think I should be alright with my 12.