G'day guys and girls,
A good friend and I are eager to get into kite surfing this summer. I've been surfing for many years and thought it will be a great way to have fun and stay active on lay days in our swell-less, scorching hot summer months.
We've both purchased all our gear and are now trying to find instruction that won't break our banks any more than the gear already has. No, we aren't going to try and teach ourselves.

I've been doing some reading on the different packages and I'm wondering if it's really worth getting, preferably borrowing or hiring, a training kite? I've flown kites' before but it's been a while since using something with a good bit of power.
All thoughts/opinions are appreciated. Especially if someone can direct as to where to hire/ borrow one of these trainer kites.
cheers.