I just took some kitesurfing lessons in Hawaii but watched this whole beginners playlist before I got started. These videos are really helpful and I strongly believe that they helped me be more prepared for my real lessons. I was up and doing some basic riding within about 6 hours! Thanks for making these videos!
Thank you so much for this!! The side view of the power curve really helped it all click for me. Would have been nice to see the side view power curve during aggressive steering movements, but thanks again.
Thanks for the advice but I already bought a 3. Difficult to control at first but now that I have about 4 hours on it I can fly it fairly well and applying what I learned in the lesson. Now looking for a place to cable wakeboard for some experience there!
Im putting your link in the front of the all the updated versions of the book (in 4 languages now) as your channel is clearly the best out there and deserves to get maximum exposure
Hi! Thank you for your videos! Even one month ago it was one of my dreams (almost impossible ). After those videos it looks pretty easy and realistic, and now I'm ready to try. I want to buy a trainer kite, and I was searching for a while, but it's a lot of different trainer kites and... because I'm not familiar with this yet.... don't really know which one to buy... I'm so close to my dream... It would be very kind if you give me some advice about what brand and shape of a trainer kite you would recommend to buy for practicing (something with a good quality but not pricy), Thank you so much!
Hello Anna, just make sure it's a small trainer kite (about 1m) and the wind isn't strong, and there are no hazards (people, power lines, roads etc). This trainer kite is simple and flies well: store.corekites.com/products/xperience-trainer-kite-2-0 You can also get a small trainer kite from Cabrinha, Slingshot -actually from most kitesurf manufacturers. If you have a local instructor, and are keen to learn, then they will probably be happy to give you a short lesson (1 hour) with your trainer kite for not much $, as you can then practice for a few weeks on your own, and will be a much better student when you do decide to take the plunge and learn in the water.
@@kitesurfcollege I am thinking of purchasing kite equipment. It can be very expensive. I saw a cheap setup for around a 100$. I am thinking this either is made badly or dangerous or both. I am concerned about purchasing it. I am also concerned about a strong rogue wind lifting me way too high😱. What are your thoughts? Thank you For replying to my last comment.😄
Hi, buying 2nd hand is fine once you know what to look for and can easily test fly. It's not so easy without experience. 100 for a trainer kite is a lot (you can order a brand new one for that), but for an inflatable kitesurf kite it is not, that would certainly be damaged or out of date. If you're looking for a trainer kite, it's best to order a new one, plus get short lesson from an instructor, or very experience kiter, to help get you started without flying it into anyone else.
My friend and I really want to get into kitesurfing, there aren't really any places that offer training near us, and just buying a kite and board is dangerous. Will it be a good idea to invest in a kite and practice and then start thinking about buying a kit?
Hello Keanu, it depends on the situation, wind, ocean conditions, instructor's experience etc. The trainer kite can give you a lot of practice, without risk and at low equipment cost. Your skill with it, helps proves to your instructor that you are ready to fly an undersized inflatable kite. On the other hand, for an experienced instructor in easy conditions, the trainer kite doesn't help much at all. What I have noticed, however, is that when I get a student who has had a trainer kite, and done a lot of hours on it, then they progress quickly in lessons with an inflatable kite.
You learn CONTROL. As well as fear and respect for the wind. You can manhandle a small trainer kite, but a full size windsurfing kite is like being pulled by an out of control unstoppable waterski boat.
New version:
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I just took some kitesurfing lessons in Hawaii but watched this whole beginners playlist before I got started. These videos are really helpful and I strongly believe that they helped me be more prepared for my real lessons. I was up and doing some basic riding within about 6 hours! Thanks for making these videos!
I'm really glad to hear that. Helping people get more out of lessons is one of our main priorities.
it really does help to watch vids
We have the same shoes!!!!
Really useful video and the side view was huge in understanding the power zoens!
Thanks for a great explanation.
Thank you so much for this!! The side view of the power curve really helped it all click for me. Would have been nice to see the side view power curve during aggressive steering movements, but thanks again.
This is a fantastic explanation for visual learners!
Excelente video! Muy clara la explicación.
Great series of instructional videos
Thankyou. We're working on a replacement for the trainer kite tutorial at the moment.
Helpful video! Thanks!
Thanks Laurent. Actually we will re-make this one now we have a new camera.
Indeed it was, I am still not at the age for kiting alone, but I can do some practice before I turn 18 haha!
Where I can find this mini parachute for training. Thanks for explain ❤
Very good explanation but where are you at. Your living room or a warehouse
Exactly what I needed, thanks!
really nice explanation, thanks
A couple of questions. How can you go upwind (against the wind)? How many knots can it be at least to ride with a training kite?
Enjoyed meeting you and taking the trainer lesson. I want to buy a trainer kite, can you give me some direction as to what size I might get?
Hi Kent, for a trainer kite 1m² or 2m² is fine. Start using it on a day with just light wind.
Thanks for the advice but I already bought a 3. Difficult to control at first but now that I have about 4 hours on it I can fly it fairly well and applying what I learned in the lesson. Now looking for a place to cable wakeboard for some experience there!
The best video out there AGAIN
Thanks very much Tom. We've re-filmed this one with our new cameras so there will be an improved version out soon.
Im putting your link in the front of the all the updated versions of the book (in 4 languages now) as your channel is clearly the best out there and deserves to get maximum exposure
Hi! Thank you for your videos! Even one month ago it was one of my dreams (almost impossible ). After those videos it looks pretty easy and realistic, and now I'm ready to try. I want to buy a trainer kite, and I was searching for a while, but it's a lot of different trainer kites and... because I'm not familiar with this yet.... don't really know which one to buy... I'm so close to my dream... It would be very kind if you give me some advice about what brand and shape of a trainer kite you would recommend to buy for practicing (something with a good quality but not pricy), Thank you so much!
Hello Anna, just make sure it's a small trainer kite (about 1m) and the wind isn't strong, and there are no hazards (people, power lines, roads etc). This trainer kite is simple and flies well:
store.corekites.com/products/xperience-trainer-kite-2-0
You can also get a small trainer kite from Cabrinha, Slingshot -actually from most kitesurf manufacturers.
If you have a local instructor, and are keen to learn, then they will probably be happy to give you a short lesson (1 hour) with your trainer kite for not much $, as you can then practice for a few weeks on your own, and will be a much better student when you do decide to take the plunge and learn in the water.
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Great tutorial 😀
Thanks, there is a new version btw: ruclips.net/video/mi26J4DCNDM/видео.html
@@kitesurfcollege I am thinking of purchasing kite equipment. It can be very expensive. I saw a cheap setup for around a 100$. I am thinking this either is made badly or dangerous or both. I am concerned about purchasing it. I am also concerned about a strong rogue wind lifting me way too high😱. What are your thoughts? Thank you For replying to my last comment.😄
Hi, buying 2nd hand is fine once you know what to look for and can easily test fly. It's not so easy without experience. 100 for a trainer kite is a lot (you can order a brand new one for that), but for an inflatable kitesurf kite it is not, that would certainly be damaged or out of date. If you're looking for a trainer kite, it's best to order a new one, plus get short lesson from an instructor, or very experience kiter, to help get you started without flying it into anyone else.
Thank you. So there’s a difference between a trainer and regular one. So a trainer kite won’t pull you across water?
Best video
My friend and I really want to get into kitesurfing, there aren't really any places that offer training near us, and just buying a kite and board is dangerous. Will it be a good idea to invest in a kite and practice and then start thinking about buying a kit?
yup thats what they are for
Big help, my instructions that came with the kite only tell you how to launch with a friend to help
Thanks. Here's the new version:
ruclips.net/video/mi26J4DCNDM/видео.html
Is training using a trainer kite necessary before using a "real" kitesurfing kite?
Hello Keanu, it depends on the situation, wind, ocean conditions, instructor's experience etc.
The trainer kite can give you a lot of practice, without risk and at low equipment cost. Your skill with it, helps proves to your instructor that you are ready to fly an undersized inflatable kite.
On the other hand, for an experienced instructor in easy conditions, the trainer kite doesn't help much at all.
What I have noticed, however, is that when I get a student who has had a trainer kite, and done a lot of hours on it, then they progress quickly in lessons with an inflatable kite.
You learn CONTROL. As well as fear and respect for the wind. You can manhandle a small trainer kite, but a full size windsurfing kite is like being pulled by an out of control unstoppable waterski boat.
felt like i was flying the kite
Great video ! Hope we can do a collaboration video one day !
+LAB Glisses Hey, that would be cool. Where are you based in france? I've been kiting around leucate and barcares before.
+Kitesurf Co :) . Montpellier , one hour drive from leucate .
does this go with children power kites
This is for any small 2 line foil kite.
She's so beatiful
WHy should someone start with a trainer kite? Why not start learning with a real kite?
A 1m2 trainer kite is less likely to kill you than a 12m2 kitesurfing kite.
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If you can't kitesurf with your trainer it's not a trainer