Hi Guys,
I am total Newbie to surfing, Very interested in Kite Surfing, I know swimming and that's about it, got a few lessons surfing in Bali, I am interested in kite surfing as I see all these amazing kitsurfers surfing on Altona beach.
I live very close to Altona Beach and am interested in learning Kitesurfing,
Can anyone guide me or point me to more resources. Anyone doing private lessons here ?
Is it necessary to know normal surfing beforehand ?
How did you guys learn to Kite surf ?
I believe kitesurfing is easier and can be done more often than wind surfing because a lesser windspeed is required, is that right ?
Wondering how expensive is this to get into as a hobby ?
I have looked online and called Altona KSS and that's about it, they quoted me $419 for a 5 hour lesson(2 hours 1 day + 3 Hours another day). Is that reasonable ?
Look forward to your replies. Are there others around here doing this ?
Thanks in advance
hey surfer, definitely get lessons. Lots of folks learning and kiters are generally willing to help - but lessons is your ticket to play - keeps you and everyone around you safe. Lots of tips here
kitesurfing-handbook.peterskiteboarding.com/
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Can anyone guide me or point me to more resources. Anyone doing private lessons here ?
Is it necessary to know normal surfing beforehand ?
How did you guys learn to Kite surf ?
I believe kitesurfing is easier and can be done more often than wind surfing because a lesser windspeed is required, is that right ?
Wondering how expensive is this to get into as a hobby ?
I have looked online and called Altona KSS and that's about it, they quoted me $419 for a 5 hour lesson(2 hours 1 day + 3 Hours another day). Is that reasonable ?
Look forward to your replies. Are there others around here doing this ?
Thanks in advance
You can find some groupon coupons for a bit of a discount on your intro lessons. But do take lessons! And go 1-on-1. Granted it's more expensive but you should get going a lot faster. $500 is nothing compared to life disability. Or hospital bills. Yes, people do get injured badly and people do die kiteboarding/surfing. And watch as many YouTube videos on how to get out of ****ty situations.
How expensive is it? Talking new(ish): a harness $300, summer and winter wettie $500-800 (for both), bar and lines $600, at least 2 kites (cca 9m and 12m) around $2000 each, a good board $800+. Oh, and an obligatory GoPro camera Hero4 Black $740... Petrol depending on where you go.
And don't forget about your ongoing negotiation techniques courses and marriage counselling...
Select to expand quotesurpher said..WannabeSurfer said..
Can anyone guide me or point me to more resources. Anyone doing private lessons here ?
Is it necessary to know normal surfing beforehand ?
How did you guys learn to Kite surf ?
I believe kitesurfing is easier and can be done more often than wind surfing because a lesser windspeed is required, is that right ?
Wondering how expensive is this to get into as a hobby ?
I have looked online and called Altona KSS and that's about it, they quoted me $419 for a 5 hour lesson(2 hours 1 day + 3 Hours another day). Is that reasonable ?
Look forward to your replies. Are there others around here doing this ?
Thanks in advance
You can find some groupon coupons for a bit of a discount on your intro lessons. But do take lessons! And go 1-on-1. Granted it's more expensive but you should get going a lot faster. $500 is nothing compared to life disability. Or hospital bills. Yes, people do get injured badly and people do die kiteboarding/surfing. And watch as many YouTube videos on how to get out of ****ty situations.
How expensive is it? Talking new(ish): a harness $300, summer and winter wettie $500-800 (for both), bar and lines $600, at least 2 kites (cca 9m and 12m) around $2000 each, a good board $800+. Oh, and an obligatory GoPro camera Hero4 Black $740... Petrol depending on where you go.
And don't forget about your ongoing negotiation techniques courses and marriage counselling...
Less than $1000 will get you a good second-hand, kite, bar&lines and harness, just make sure you buy a recent years models (at least 2010 or later). Seen plenty of good packages go on ebay for $800 mark (2012 kits worth $3k originally). Go to a shop you pay double this.
If you have to spend $740 on a gopro then you have a vanity problem
Oh, I forgot the full face helmet to attach your camera to for those 15 minute POV videos, booties and gloves and a flotation device.
True. 2nd hand gear is cheaper.
