![]() This video from KiteSurfCo provides a good introduction to the wind window and how to set up and fly your trainer kite: If you master your basic kite skills on a trainer kite before your kitesurfing lessons, you’ll save loads of time and money, and you can always use it later for mountain boarding or snow kiting, or lend it to friends when you’re out on the water! A 3 m2 kite is ideal, but take care in very strong winds as even this small size can lift you off your feet. Traction kites generally have 2 or 4 lines, but 3 line models do exist such as the Ozone Ignition which uses the third line for safety. It’s an excellent way to learn about the wind window and the power zone, which you need to understand for kitesurfing. Step 1: Learn to fly a trainer kiteĪ trainer kite is a small 2 to 3 meter traction kite that will allow you to safely learn the basics of kite flying before you hit the water. You’ll save money on the extra lessons you don’t need and you’ll take the frustration out of the early stages of the learning phase. The ability to ride upwind means you can stay out of trouble, avoid any hazards and get back to where you started.įollow this 5-step guide to fast-track your kitesurf progression. You’ll then need to get as much practice as possible to consolidate your skills and get comfortable riding up wind. Typically, a 3-day, 4 hour per day course should see you up and riding with confidence. If you’ve flown a power kite and you’ve had a go at skateboarding, snowboarding or wakeboarding, you’re already more than halfway there. Kitesurfing is one of those rare sports that’s actually a lot easier than it looks. You can be up and riding with confidence in 3 days. How long does it take to learn how to kitesurf? Expect to pay about 290 GBP / 330 EUR which would include about 4 hours per day of tuition and all the gear you need. If you are keen to take up and continue the sport we would recommend a 3-day kitesurf course to become more independent. If you’re buying new you need to allow about 250 to 300 GBP for all that. In addition to the kiting kit, you’ll also need a wetsuit and maybe some neoprene booties, and a helmet and buoyancy aid. Older kites tend to have less de-power (a key safety feature) and are more difficult to relaunch. Kites have evolved so much in recent years that when it comes to performance there’s quite a big difference between a new kite and one that’s 5 years old. ![]() With second hand kites, you just need to know the year it was manufactured. There’s also lots of second hand gear available and it’s possible to get fully kitted out for around 500 GBP / 580 EUR. If you go for the previous year’s model you can often find some good discounts of 30 to 40% off the RRP. If you’re buying new gear you need to allow about 1500 to 2000 GBP / 1700 to 2300 EUR for the full kit depending on the brand and spec you want. The essential kitesurfing gear you need includes a kite, bar and lines, a harness and a board. How much does it cost to get into kitesurfing? Having said that, you need to be comfortable in the water and you do need a reasonable level of fitness. It’s not really your arms that take the strain – the pull of the kite goes through your harness, so it’s your core that gets the workout. It’s simply not true, with the right kite nearly everyone can kitesurf. Girls especially shouldn’t be put off by the preconception that you need massive biceps. You’ll often see little 10 year old kids out on the water. ![]() How fit do I need to be to kitesurf?Ĭontrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf. However, you need to learn with the right gear (a suitable kite, board and harness), at a suitable spot and with a qualified kiteboarding instructor. Some people find kitesurfing a little frustrating in the early stages, but you progress super quickly from the ‘total beginner’ stage to the ‘having fun’ stage. Kitesurfing is the world’s fastest growing extreme sport, and for good reason it’s exhilarating, quick to learn and above all, really fun! Tour du Mont Blanc – A Classic Long-Distance Walk in the Alps.Bike Alp - MTB Holidays in the Southern French Alps ![]()
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