Thanks for the encouragement of this tutorial which outlines the real time it will probably take to get up and riding. Just completed a 5 day course but wind was flukey at 6-10 knts and we were deposited 2 miles offshore in a full Atlantic swell to learn. No flat water or lagoon or beach start and very little instruction. I failed to even water start but now understand why. Such centres operating in this fashion do the sport a disservice and I will be wiser next time.
Glad to help, man! I agree with you, communication and conditions are key variables in the beginning. Every detail is important, especially with this marginal wind 6-10 knts. A little drift/current and it may either make it or break it, depending on the direction. Keep on trying! Once you master it you'll be hooked for LIFE! Best!
fully agree. I took a 5 day course in Cape Verde, with huge waves and hundreds of riders passing by, I couldn't ride even 10 meters. Then another course in Fuerteventura, deposited by a boat in the middle of the ocean, huge Atlantic swell, and attached to the board with a leash! My kids decided to never kite again, and I made very little progress. Then I went to a lagoon (Stagnone), and I finally started riding. Why don't they tell us from the beginning?!!
My 2nd day solo after only a 2hr lesson i was looping a 14m. Just go out and let er rip. Have survival instincts and youll be fineeee
Yehhh boyyyy only way to learn 👍
Thanks for the encouragement of this tutorial which outlines the real time it will probably take to get up and riding. Just completed a 5 day course but wind was flukey at 6-10 knts and we were deposited 2 miles offshore in a full Atlantic swell to learn. No flat water or lagoon or beach start and very little instruction. I failed to even water start but now understand why. Such centres operating in this fashion do the sport a disservice and I will be wiser next time.
Glad to help, man! I agree with you, communication and conditions are key variables in the beginning. Every detail is important, especially with this marginal wind 6-10 knts. A little drift/current and it may either make it or break it, depending on the direction. Keep on trying! Once you master it you'll be hooked for LIFE! Best!
fully agree. I took a 5 day course in Cape Verde, with huge waves and hundreds of riders passing by, I couldn't ride even 10 meters. Then another course in Fuerteventura, deposited by a boat in the middle of the ocean, huge Atlantic swell, and attached to the board with a leash! My kids decided to never kite again, and I made very little progress. Then I went to a lagoon (Stagnone), and I finally started riding. Why don't they tell us from the beginning?!!