Hey guys,

So a while ago I saw people kite surfing and thought, that looks fun. Then yesterday I saw people again in the sunny coats and thought I would actually get into it.

So as you may notice....I have no idea about the sport other than it looks hella fun haha. I have never done it before, though I am able to do most stand up boarding sports, did lots of downhill skating, lots of snowboarding, i can wakeboard, wake skate etc.

How do I go about getting into the sport, I know they say lessons are reasonably important, or do you reckon I can just go for it? In saying that I wouldn't know what gear to buy or anything like that.

Any and all advice is appreciated.

Thank you

Watch and understand the ''Progression'' beginner dvd
Then lesson , next buy gear , lesson with your gear if needed
Self teaching is dangerous and harder .

Wicksy said..
Get lessons!

That way you will learn the basics safely, & and get to trash someone elses gear whilst your learning (which you will do!) This will also give you an idea of what kite sizes etc you will need for the location & type of riding you will want to do. Best way to get an idea of what equipment may suit you is to go down to your local kite spot and have a chat to the locals. Especially the ones who are about the same size/weight as you.

No point asking someone in Perth what kite size you need if you live in Darwin, & vice versa. Ask a local!

I believe he is on the sunny coats
go to a kite store jacques

Lessons are essential. They help you learn the sport in a safe and progressive way.

You will learn a lot through your instructor, despite their age or experience. Someone with even as little as 1 year's kiting experience will have a world of knowledge more than you have right now.

You could also meet some new people who are also learning like yourself and merge in with the local crew.

Given all of the above, the cost to benefit when learning through an instructor or shop is relatively cheap.

Ok so sounds like I'm going for lessons, how many lessons are essential? I'm a reasonably co-ordinated person, picked up wakeboard ink straight away and was snowboarding black slopes after a week of snowboarding,....not bragging just want to gauge what is necessary.

thanks again guys, I appreciate the feedback.

What Odkite says is about right.

Riding the board is easy, riding the board and controlling the kite takes practice

My two cents - key is learning how to stop the kite moving and keep it where you want it in the window (and safety aspects of course)

F*king awesome rush though

remo81 You must be AAmmaaazzzzing!!