Here’s where you should start your hunt for a great way to learn kite surfing. Read the FAQs and I’m sure most of your questions will be answered. At least mine were! These are the guys who brought kite surfing to Chicago, which was a late starter on the circuit. If you want to try some fancy moves in the windy city hook up with these folks.
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Here’s where you should start your hunt for a great way to learn kite surfing. Read the FAQs and I’m sure most of your questions will be answered. At least mine were! These are the guys who brought kite surfing to Chicago, which was a late starter on the circuit. If you want to try some fancy moves in the windy city hook up with these folks.
For a great first hand account of what learning to kite surf really feels like, read this article from the Seattle Post. From the struggles of a beginner to debates on whether it is fly surfing, kite surfing or sail boarding, you’ll find it all here.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, here are some really handy tips which are worth a read. From picking your location to some basics on safety, you can get something on everything to do with the sport. The starting and stopping tricks are useful.
I found this section on the gap year site which will help you get started on a career or part time job in instructing other on kite surfing. You can sign up to train as an instructor in the gorgeous seashore towns of Cyprus or even down under in Australia. Read up and decide if you’d want to give it a shot!
Here’s a site that shows you exactly how it’s done. There are some pictures from a kite surfing lesson so you have a much better idea of what the sport involves. Right to the splashdown when you lose your balance!
