SHARK BAY KITESURFING: BEGINNER KITE SURFING LESSONS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PROGRAM BEGINNER KITESURFING LESSONS:

Weather – site analysis – possible hazards and dangers – environment factors.

Identify wind – sources, directions, strengths and effects.

Wind window explanation and theory – kite positions in the wind window with a trainer kite – all exercises.

Set up the gear – Pumping the kite and connecting the lines properly before launching are essential steps to fly the kite.
Seems easy, right? But if you don’t pay attention to your set up, the kite can fly wrong and result in an accident.

Safety systems – Learning how to use the bar and its de-power system will help you to give more or less power to the kite.
It’s very important to understand and learn the 3 safety systems of the kite. Despite of the differences between kites and brands, more or less the security systems are the same.

Release the bar.
The chicken loop quick release, to de-power the kite.
The safety leash quick release, to detach the kite from the rider (just when necessary)

First flight –We explain the steering and the bar movement, and assisted launch and landing kite

Self launch – self landing and self rescue theory on the beach.

Practice kite control and steering, release bar and land kite on water – relaunching the kite.

Body drag – away from beach and self rescue in water (only if conditions are suitable).

One handed flying – Land kite to your instructor

Debriefing.