Kiting, Kite-Surfing etc. | Windsurf and Kitesurf Forums

Last Active : Never

Not logged in [Login - Register]

Back to: Forces-of-Nature

Forces-of-Nature Forums » Kiting, Kite-Surfing etc. » ***New kite surfer***

Printable Version
Subscribe | Add to Favorites

Angry_Apple

Pro

Can't put my finger on it Award 2003

Member #: 272
Posts 75
Registered: 3-7-2003
Location: Bow Street/Borth
Member Is Offline

Mood: angry....yet content

posted on 3-10-2003 at 06:44

***New kite surfer***

Help! Im in the need of some pointers to help me on my way to do some kite surfing. Itd be really good if you could tell me what is the best board and kite for my build and height, as I dont really know. I live in the Borth area and I see a lot of people from this website(Al etc.) and I REALLY wanted to start, so thanks if you have some pointers for me.
Angry_Apple.
;-)

macdonaldal

Beach Bum

Member #: 345
Posts 26
Registered: 1-9-2003
Location: Wolverhampton
Member Is Offline

Mood: Okay

posted on 3-10-2003 at 10:19

1) Buy second hand - you can save soooo much money - try ebay - loads of kit there. Plus the 2003 kit will probably be reduced soon

2) get a twin tip, not a directional - much easier to learn on !

These are my best pointers

justal

Administrator

Member #: 1
Posts 7350
Registered: 21-7-2002
Member Is Offline

Mood: Just Chillin Dude

posted on 4-10-2003 at 05:54

I'd agree with those as well, and start off learning to fly the kite really well on the beach before getting in the water with it. once your kite-flying skills are perfectly honed, then the actual kite-surfing is REALLY easy.

Al.

URL: Pixelwave Design - Website Design Wales
Shop: Website Templates

Personal Weblog: A Simple Life of Luxury in West Wales

Angry_Apple

Pro

Can't put my finger on it Award 2003

Member #: 272
Posts 75
Registered: 3-7-2003
Location: Bow Street/Borth
Member Is Offline

Mood: angry....yet content

posted on 4-10-2003 at 08:19

Thank you people!

shem

Moderator

Member #: 150
Posts 2204
Registered: 23-2-2003
Member Is Offline

Mood: ##kite board demo centre##stan

posted on 11-10-2003 at 21:43

Helo Angry Apple!!

Ive just compleated my kite surf instructor course. If you want any hints and tips just let me know, Ive got quite a few kites etc ,if you want a play just give me a shout.

badexcuseforasailor

A Force-of-Nature ***

Top Poster 2003

Member #: 116
Posts 846
Registered: 26-1-2003
Member Is Offline

Mood: wheres the wind?

posted on 12-10-2003 at 09:07

Kitting lessons on the next FON trip?

http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/

Angry_Apple

Pro

Can't put my finger on it Award 2003

Member #: 272
Posts 75
Registered: 3-7-2003
Location: Bow Street/Borth
Member Is Offline

Mood: angry....yet content

posted on 12-10-2003 at 20:36

yes please!

Kiting lessons? Yes please! Do I need to pay? Im willing to if you want a small sum of money! I live 2 miles from Borth if anyone needs to know. Thanks again,
Angry_Apple

Website Design in Wales, UK by Pixelwave Web Design.