Learn To Kitesurf In Five Easy Steps
Kitesurfing is without a doubt, one of the most addictive extreme water sports you can enjoy today
. As a spectator, kitesurfing looks dangerous and difficult. However, armed with the right information, it is easy to learn the basic skills and kitesurfing techniques relatively quickly.
Step 1: Do your research
Before you start learning any new sport, particularly an extreme sport, it is always best to research it first. Read some magazines, watch a 'learn to kitesurf' video. Consider the physical requirements and demands and determine if this sport is for you.
Step 2: Learn to fly a stunt kite
Stunt kites are smaller and easier to handle than full-sized, inflatable kites. So when starting out, it is best to practice the principals of flying and steering on a stunt kite first, before you hit the beach. Once you have purchased your stunt kite, a small one-metre option with a control bar is best, practice flying it above your head and down to each side of the wind window and through the power zone. You should spend at least 4-5 days practicing with your stunt kite, before taking the next step.
Step 3: Sign up for a lesson with a qualified kitesurfing school
Once you have mastered the basics on a stunt kite, make an appointment with a qualified kitesurfing instructor to teach you the basic skills to move forward with your new extreme sport. Most entry level kitesurfing courses should teach you the following:
* Reading weather conditions
* How to choose a safe kitesurfing location
* Setting up a four line inflatable kite
* Wind window theory
* Safety systems & pre-flight check
* Basic kiteboarding hand signals and communication
* Flying the kite at the edge of the wind window to generate power
* Activating the leash by letting go of the bar
* Untwisting the lines with the kite in the air
* Launching and landing a full-sized inflatable kite
* Using a kiteboarding harness
* Controlling the kite with one hand while hooked into the harness
* Body dragging hooked into the harness
* Re-launching the kite in the wate
* Performing self-rescues
Step 4: Practice, practice
Take the lessons learnt from your qualified kitesurfing instructor and put them into practice. Choose a safe location and spend a few days body dragging through the water and re-launching the kite in the water.
Step 5: Board control
If you have made it to the point you are trying to get on a board, there is a very good chance you are going to learn to kitesurf. Now would be a good time to head back to your kitesurfing school and get a more advanced lesson. At this time, your qualified instructor should teach you board control, including:
* Water starts in shallow water
* Board recovery without using a board leash
* Proper body positioning & edge control
* Generating steady power with the kite
* Riding in both directions
From Step 5, return to Step 4 and practice, practice, practice. Kitesurfing is an enjoyable way to spend time on the water. Harness the energy of the wind and fly across the waves, but do it safely and learn the fundamentals first. Like any other extreme sport, kitesurfing can be dangerous and you should take all the necessary steps and time to ensure that you are safe on the water.
by: Robert Johnson.
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