Setting a Solid Foundation
I start beginners with a couple hour land lesson. Normally takes about 2 hours. By taking water out of the equation you can aim your concentration where it needs to be – the kite!!! I like to say kiteboarding is 80% kite flying and 19% board riding.
Skills to be learned include:
- gear set up and break down of a 4 or 5 line inflatable kite
- proper use of the kites safety and trim/depower systems
- launching and landing another kiter
- safe launching and landing with the help of another kiter
- demonstrate proper kite piloting
- on land self-rescue/solo kite recovery
About that last 1%… 😛