I would tell myself to start kiteboarding at an earlier age and make sure my partner is into it too 😊
@MatDGVLL3 жыл бұрын
Same 😆
@whatsupbudbud Жыл бұрын
Super hard to find a partner with any hobbies that are not consumerist in nature so finding a kiter is a stretch. I did meet a few years older lady kiter the other day but not interested romantically. That being said, I fully agree that finding such a partner would be amazing. Hope you did anyway. :)
@johnparitosh3 жыл бұрын
Wear a impact vest, something to help you float for those long swims when your kite won’t relaunch.
@JoshSmeda3 жыл бұрын
Your board will keep you afloat, including your wetsuit since the material is quite buoyant. I think they teach the technique in IKO training. Would definitely recommend an impact vest for big air.
@mikerogers23193 жыл бұрын
The thing that allowed me to progress the most when I was a beginner (for at least four seasons!) was taking lessons from GOOD instructors. Working on my own I progressed slowly, but taking a lesson or two gives a real boost. I recommend using a variety of different instructors as you progress. Each one will teach you something new, and they dont always agree on everything.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Great advice!!
@barrymonteiro88933 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a great idea!
@FrankbeingFrankaboutstuff3 жыл бұрын
Watch as many videos like this so you can avoid the pitfalls and get motivated to try the sport. It’s working for me, I’m one lesson in.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a good idea 😊
@user-vs3sj3le3s3 жыл бұрын
For beginners who dont live at perfect spots (as in my case near a crazy gusty lake), one major thing that finally got me through the beginner phase was to have a pure kiting vacation, e.g. Egypt, Brazil, Dom Rep etc. After 2-3 weeks in perfect kiting conditions there I finally gained initial skills & enough confidence to enjoy my home spot as well. A pure kiting vacation seems like a no-brainer for learning the sport, however looking back I feel I waited too long with this.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Great point :) I feel like after you have your first pure kiting vacation it's hard to have any other vacation!
@user-vs3sj3le3s3 жыл бұрын
haha yep this is sooo true 😆 👍
@dougdemonde3 жыл бұрын
I can relate, going to El Gouna in Egypt was a step-up function in progression! We are going to have more kite holidays too. We even bought a beautiful kite canvas map that we look at for inspiration awesome-maps.com/products/kitesurf-spots-map-xxl-canvas . It looks great in dining room :-). My partner does not kite but likes the spots.
@titter36483 жыл бұрын
And make sure it is a place where you can be pretty sure there is wind. I have been to kiting vacations to Portugal, Kroatia, and Sardinia (italy) where there has been like only one day of wind the whole week, or the wind picking up at 16:00 and dying at 18:00 every day. I heard that Brazil is a pretty wind safe place. And Egypt or Dom Rep is probably good to.
@whatsupbudbud Жыл бұрын
@@titter3648 Strange that Portugal lacked wind. But wind is sketchy everywhere I think.
@dougdemonde3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video which is special to me as I “had” a high fear factor when I started in May - as you know your site helped me on my continuing journey and this video would have definitely helped me back then and still does today. It felt like each of the “my kite life” kiters was personally talking to me and I was thinking, yes, yes, makes sense. So here is my list 1) It is ok to take one step at a time - choose one new skill to focus on per session (s) e.g. shoulders back, front leg straight, look where you want to go, standard transition - try not to let the other skilled kiters make you feel like you are not good enough (they also want you to improve so you don’t hit them by mistake LOL), it is tough when we have a competitive nature, focus on this being fun (you can love sailing without being a yacht racer) and you are anyway in an awesome place - anyway. I mean even self-rescue on the water is much better than being in a boring meeting or on couch any day. 2) Maximize water board time. I was getting approx 10-min real riding out of 3 hours (kite down drifting & mostly walks of shame - great workout :-) ) in summer 2020 on 144cm board light winds. Then when my 165cm (the door) finally arrived in September I started getting 1-.2 hours riding sessions and learned upwind.!. Now I use either my 144cm or 155cm on light wind days 3) Test all sorts of conditions (in my skill level with others around) with one major exception - I can’t kite (or anything) on little sleep, I have tried and make potentially dangerous mistakes - have reluctantly learned to skip session when exhausted and tell myself it is ok (happens 1 out 10) - be alert and have energy 4) Continuously review safety (bar out, quick release, kite release (never used), cut-away knive (never used), self-rescue (few times), distance to other kiters... and have a plan B (still have fun but frame my progression and skills in controlled environment) 5) I have learned to always launch (even self-launch) with one hand on quick-release until kite at 12 o’clock. 6) It is ok to have healthy managed fear 7) no matter how hard you fall keep moving forward is also my motto - actually it is “The Man in the Arena” by Theodore Roosevelt. 8) Good kite community friends (incl. digital communities) that provide encouragement/energy. I am actually really really good at buying high quality equipment so no issues on that front :-). I know this is a book not a comment but I love this subject. Thanks Toronto Kite team, I am happy to be a patreon. PS. I am out of here this afternoon the winds are good today in Portugal. Hope you get out on the water.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug for sharing your tips, there’s so much useful information for any beginners reading :) hope you have a great session on the water!!
@eugene77583 жыл бұрын
(3) Be OK with advanced riders typically tend to be snobbish. When they see the noob is trying hard, they actually tend to change the attitude and willing to help at least with a piece of advice.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
That's true. I'd also add, don't be shy and ask them questions. You're right, most kiters are friendly and willing to help out!
@PinwheelHomes3 жыл бұрын
Good point. I went out in 30kt winds recently as a noob and at first another rider just looked at me crooked. After he saw that I had the balls to go out there (he himself didn’t even go out), he did give me some advice and helped. It was probably silly for me to go out, but I tested the limits and stopped the session before I got hurt.
@susansmith70593 жыл бұрын
If you have patience, you will learn. When I started, it was bad. No money to buy new kites, no friends to call, full time job with 2 kids, husband didn't care because it had no motor. No experience with wind conditions, when I did my first lessons, in the Magdalen Islands, there was impossibly no wind...(like it's nuking there all the time). Learn how to use Windguru, is the best tip, for someone like me.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Agreed - patience is key, as well as learning how to read forecasts. Even understanding local weather can really increase time spent on the water :)
@Andreas_K_3 жыл бұрын
Let the bar out.
@nicolasboudet93023 жыл бұрын
I agree with most answers! 😎 I would add that it is quite quick to be able to ride, but very long to build experience, master safely, get the appropriate material, get the good tips... It is far easier when you do it with friends who would help to avoid frequent mistakes... Your help with plenty of great vids is also a key asset! Thank you for that🤗
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great point - learning to kite with friends (both experienced and beginner) helps so much as you can learn from each other. It’s also much more fun that way 😊
@nicolasboudet93023 жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife the very issue with kite learning is not that much learning waterstart then riding on the water 😊 but all around taking off and landing on tricky spots, with plenty of trees or umbrellas all around🥴, managing the kite on rocky/narrow/crowded beach with very light or gusty wind, managing when you loose your board in deep water and strong current without leach, or when your kite falls and pushes you to a rocky zone, riding into a big traffic of kites and Windsurfs, managing shore break with wind « on shore », self rescuing in a very sea weeded area, and plenty of other enjoyable experiences around discovering used kite maintenance 😜 😎
@AlexOliveira7773 жыл бұрын
you deserve a ton more subscribers!
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@mauricioortizbuitrago31833 жыл бұрын
Great advice here!!! I loved the second one, "its not how high you jump, but how hard you crash and keep going, that's how winning is done!" 😆😁 excellent!
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
That's our favourite too!
@philipgrey17303 жыл бұрын
Find flat water if you can. Learning in onshore beachbreaks really slowed my progress. And also remember that folding up a wet kite at the end of a session means you’re learning, not failing!
@davekuhn17703 жыл бұрын
Learning in Jupiter, FL with a lot of direct onshore wind and associated swell... in a word, tough. Looking forward to giving myself a break and heading to the keys in pursuit of flat water!
@mikerogers23193 жыл бұрын
I also found that lessons using "BB Talkin" systems were much more effective and time-efficient.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t ever used it but I can say watching back footage of myself has also been helpful
@uctonus29982 жыл бұрын
For me is most important when progressing fast, to try something new every session
@paulrybarczyk50133 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried kiting yet, but after decades of windsurfing and struggling with rubber wet/dry suits, my single best purchase was my Kokatat Gore-tex drysuit. It's very light and can be worn with any amount of insulation layers. It makes your whole season as comfortable as Summer. Love it!
@steviepowerr Жыл бұрын
As a beginner for me it really helped to body drag past the surf, it just meant I could practise getting up and going upwind without having to fight the breaking waves.
@TTphilos3 жыл бұрын
When you start jumping, keep footsraps lose enough that you can come out easily in a crash. Practice kicking the board off during the jump so it's automatic. I came down hard with one foot in and twisted it bad. That was five months ago and it's still bad! I hadn't anticipated that problem.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that happened! Thanks for sharing the tip - very good for everyone to consider
@KitesurfingAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Stretch and warm-up before EVERY session, especially during the cold season. This will reduce the chance of pulling your muscles, whether when you are being pulled hard by your kite or when you fall into the water at high speed. Be safe! :)
@user-um9gn4yw6z3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree about patience. Have been struggling for about 3-4 seasons till I learned how to turn properly. Only from that point I started to enjoy kiting. So keep pushing yourself - it will pay off 1000 times. Kitesurfing is the best thing humanity had invented!
@eugene77583 жыл бұрын
(1) It's harder than it looks like and easier than it feels. (2) Progressing fast means having more failures. Be encouraged with such failures rather than upset. (I still think of myself as of a sort of a noob, but now an advanced one :) )
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Good points! Sometimes the hardest part of learning a new trick or maneuver is overcoming the mental hurdle - yes, you’ll fail at first but if you don’t try you’ll never get it 🙂
@adamhopfgartner60553 жыл бұрын
Don't be afraid to crash! Even when the beach is full and you're surrounded by more advanced kites. As long as you're aware of your surroundings, I've found that crashing is the best way to test my limits and progress.
@drewinbrissie39363 жыл бұрын
Persevere and enjoy the experience. Don't be too hard on yourself and realise that building the required skills and muscle memory takes time and lots of practice.
@diar4273 жыл бұрын
I would tell myself to learned earlier...best sport ever!!!!
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
It really is! 😊
@barrymonteiro88933 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome and so are you! I'm still a beginner but my lessons have been in warm flat water, with radio equipped helmet and jetski support. Best way to shorten the learning curve!
@CoStuifbergen3 жыл бұрын
specific advice for our beach (the Netherlands): The beach may seem the same everywhere, but wave height (and sometimes even direction) depends on the sandbanks under water. You can have an easier session if you walk half a kilometer.
@1N23452 жыл бұрын
0:49 Hahaha I see what you did there. One of my favorite speeches
@adomasziausys2 жыл бұрын
I would learn enough upwind body drag to save all my lost boards.
@danzbeard2 жыл бұрын
I can empathize with this
@Pahabarabaha3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video! After I saw it I also ask myself what advice I would give to me in beginning time.... )))) So many things come to my mind instantly!))) And I would say to all riders both beginners and advanced: Safety first! Remember - good rider is an old rider, who didn't kill himself in race for dangerous personal achievement! God luck everyone who share our kite passion! Have a good wind and soft landing!
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
100%! Knowing and practicing safety procedures will keep you from unnecessary trouble/injury, and it helps to give you the confidence to keep your cool (and not panic) in a variety of situations
@eugene77583 жыл бұрын
"There are two kinds of parachutists - the brave ones and the old ones" - that's what my kiting instructor says all the time.
@aseuvella61022 жыл бұрын
Great and valuable video, great people kiting over there
@luup233 жыл бұрын
I also really liked the second point - Its not about how high you can jump but about how hard you can fall. I 100% agree that falling and crashing is the one of the most important aspects of learning how to kite and how to do tricks from beginner to advanced level. Even IKO teaches that a student should be come independent kiter through self-experience of which failing is a big aspect of how to learn. Crashing can also be fun and does not always have to be painful or even embarrassing (although it sometimes for sure is :) ). You cannot really progress especially in big air and freestyle if you are not crashing. The important part is to learn how to crash so that you do not hurt yourself. That means progress incrementally and learn the fundamentals. Do not try advanced tricks if you have not mastered the previous steps - no kiteloop late roll if you haven't got the hang of powered loops, roll, heliloop etc. My advice for beginners all in all is - ENJOY CRASHING AND DO IT SAFELY!!!
@valin19722 жыл бұрын
🤩🥰😎 thank you for these tips for beginners! I started to have lessons a few months ago and I find them so motivational! thank you! gracias gracias gracias from the Happy Island Aruba!
@OurKiteLife2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you found the video helpful! 😊
@alisonestrop84043 жыл бұрын
What an encouraging video for a beginner kiter it's so easy to get frustrated thanks for this☺️
@Pahabarabaha3 жыл бұрын
I like your videos because they are so helpful! Let's support channel by thousands of likes and reposts!
@vinny613892 жыл бұрын
There's so much but a few key things come to mind: * Safety! This sport can be very dangerous, but with knowledge and respect for conditions it can be quite safe. Kite trimming/depower, quick release, leash eject, kite sizing per conditions, etc.. Learn how they work, practice using them multiple times throughout learning. Periodically re-watch the videos out there on safety as well as you learn. Each time you revisit the videos something else will click. You really want to drill this in so if/when you need to self rescue, you can remain calm and efficient. * Break it down! The adage goes--walk before you run. This is critically true with kiting. Trying to combine too many steps or rush through to the water start is almost guaranteed to end in frustration and poor habits being formed. Worse yet it increases risk of injury to yourself and others. Take your time and really work on your fundamental kite skills. You'll progress faster that way, I guarantee it.
@arturnawrocki3 жыл бұрын
2:30 Okocim beer - good choice after kite session ^^
@moogaga64393 жыл бұрын
RELEASE THE BAR!!!
@PinwheelHomes3 жыл бұрын
I just had to learn that the most important part of my gear is my bar and lines. It’s the single most important part for my safety. I bought all old gear which is in good condition. Yes, maybe the kite is not in perfect and the fabric is not perfect anymore, but during a start, one very small stainless steel ring on my line broke (I couldn’t believe it until I saw it) and I realized I’m putting so much of my safety into my bar and lines that it’s very important that even if all the other gear is a bit older, that I get a newer bar and good lines.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
So true! Bar and lines are often overlooked (compared to kites) but they are really important when it comes to your safety!
@michaelnardmann32082 жыл бұрын
So here i am 46 years old, lost a ton of weight and was wondering if i am too old for kiting. Thank you so much for this video!
@paul-akers3 жыл бұрын
Go through as many instructors as you have to until you find one that is excellent at communicating and helping you learn. When I finally found an instructor that used a walkie-talkie system and could communicate to me instantly on what I was doing wrong I advanced much much faster. An Instructor yelling at you and you not being able to hear because of the wind of the noise in the water is absolutely useless.
@CoStuifbergen3 жыл бұрын
if you drift away, blame it on the tide! (or better: check how the current runs, relative to the tide. Where I live (west of the Netherlands) the current is not strong, you may have to walk upwind 1 km after 1 hour.)
@PinwheelHomes3 жыл бұрын
Another one I find important is: don’t overdue it. Even if you’re just out for a short time, leave it at that before you get too tired and end up hurting yourself.
@whatsupbudbud Жыл бұрын
Yeah, this is golden advice for any sport!
@kshred30433 жыл бұрын
If it looks like things are going to get out of control (or are already out of control) then LET GO OF THE BAR. The kite will generally fly much better without your input and likely gently float to the side or top of the wind window. Better than the alternative of a full powered kite loop. This advice is especially pertinent for people coming from a windsurfing background as the hard-won muscle memory in that discipline dictates hanging onto the boom at all costs to avoid getting wacked by an errant rig. Another thing is, in the event of a crash, try to avoid heading downwind towards the kite (so as to reduce the chances of an inverted kite and lines). The follow up is: In my experience, it is OK to kite back to the beach with inverted lines (ie: to sort them out). No need to pull the safety and self rescue.
@andrewfallows10093 жыл бұрын
My advice is to find a kite buddy, me and my mate had a lot of sessions just to get going up and down. I mean like 15 sessions (I’m 58 so that’s my excuse) . Even so, as we were on the same journey every time was brilliant fun however rubbish we were. launching and landing is safer as well.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Kiting with friends is always more fun (and yes, safer too)! 🙂
@volkers-hamburg23903 жыл бұрын
Don’t kite alone! You need a kitebuddy, as a (local) guide, reference for suitable gear and as a rescue in emergency or simply retrieve your lost board. And please don’t forget to label your gear: Name and phone number on kite and board.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, thanks for the comment 😊🤙
@AlexOliveira7773 жыл бұрын
Like a beginner, i need to tell to my self. Just do it, dont wait for perfect conditions. Go to the beach and just practice arrived and landed if you can't ride the wind of the day
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great attitude to have and definitely goes a long way in terms of progression 😊
@eugene77583 жыл бұрын
This. Not enough power? Learn to work the kite and go upwind / rescue the kite / etc even in those conditions. Too much? Learn how to ride overpowered and not being pulled downwind, etc. That will actually help you to ride superb in normal conditions.
@kurtspringer30582 жыл бұрын
Check and adjust your line lengths ever 5 sessions, learn to loop your kite early
@CoStuifbergen3 жыл бұрын
Do you first lessons/training on flat water, not at the beach. (at least at our beach, there are many breaking waves. But now I enjoy that)
@Slangboere12 жыл бұрын
When i started kiting i bought brand new gear bars , kites , everything , and with that learning curve i damaged the gear , so i would say buy a reasonable second hand setup untill your good enough for a new expensive setup
@MG-jv4oc3 жыл бұрын
best advice in the vid: be patient. I'm a classic example: buddy lesson + self taught, only kiting a few days a year in the holidays at spots that are shallow flat water but with notoriously unpredictable wind, and occasionally gusty - I failed a lot, learned a lot but progression is/was slooooooow. If you are impatient and want fast progression better start saving for that dedicated kite surfing holiday at a good spot with professional teachers Notes to my former self: - good decisions: 1) get you own equipment early on. Used gear is perfectly OK (except for wetsuits) but must be chosen wisely. Filling up my quiver with kites that I want AND can afford took some time (patience, again!). But it allows to go kiting even when the rental shops are closed, and eases the decision not to go kiting when the condition just aren't right. And researching what kites I want gave me good insights into the sport. 2) get an anemometer and a list/app to help you pick the right kite size - Mistakes/bad decisions: 1) do not start too small. Bigger boards and sufficiently big kites help a lot in the beginning; don't be overly afraid to be overpowered 2) get a light-wind kite earlier. The price tag on the 21m foil kite was horrendous but it gave me so many relaxed extra hours on the water 3) think about the leashes. Maybe a front-attached leash is better. Do not use board leashes.
@stijnbrandtkitesurfing3 жыл бұрын
Dont be intimidated by other more advanced riders but think like you'll be like them some day in the future
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Exactly :) everyone starts from zero!
@OleFromTheNorth3 жыл бұрын
I'd tell myself to use the quick release when noone is there to land me and that health is more important then keeping the kite intact.
@surfn-3 жыл бұрын
My early kite self would need to know - Don't put off experimenting with different setups and learning new things! I know you haven't been kiting in 2 weeks, but you need to try that different board or those line extensions or trying to ride toeside or jump transitions. Break out of your comfort zone more frequently.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Great advice that carries well beyond the beginner stage :)
@CoStuifbergen3 жыл бұрын
By the way... Stay way from obstacles (dams, stretchers etc...). When you decide that you must pull your safety release, you will be too late. (I think so... I never needed it).
@titter36483 жыл бұрын
As a beginner get a big board and use the biggest kite suitable for the wind conditions and your weight. The big board makes the waterstart, going upwind, and turning without sinking easy. And a big kite is slower turning so it is more stable and not getting away for you so easy. I will be saving up for a dry suit. And don't go kiting on ice in 17-20 m/s wind on a old 9 meter foil kite that you are not sure about the safety system on and self launching it... That destroyed my knee.
@rnelias3 жыл бұрын
I'd say to myself: "find a proper place to learn and your learning process will be much faster." Shallow water, constant, onshore and moderate wind most of the year, warm climate would be on this list.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like ideal conditions for progression!
@ericpouliotfrechette97023 жыл бұрын
Find a good mentor. Persevere because for sure you will be discouraged at some point. But the reward is fantastic! Know your limit and respect the kite and the elements (dont overthrust yourself so you can crash really hard or injure yourself and be afraid forever). Always safety safety safety ( impact vest, proper gear, etc). Always talk to locals if you try a new spot. And remember that if you go on a spot and there is nobody, that's probably mean that the condition are not suitable or dangerous. 🤙
@koenschutten4653 жыл бұрын
My BORING (but often not properly teached) advice to every beginner (and far too often a medior) kiter; Learn the correct rules (some basic rules below) and yes they are somewhat different from other water sports ;-) More advanced kiters will try to circle around you, but you can't rely on that so you might end up in a situation where you need to know what to do. A couple of basic rules every kite should know and practice: 1. Before a power start, a transition, a jump or any other movement; Look far left, far right and scan the air space above you (for kiters behind you). Clear? Go, move you kite. Your head movement also signals to other kiters you are going to move your kite! 2. Prevent collisions! No matter who's way it is! Crashes with others often cost you your gear and/or an injury. 3. As a left hand forward (going to the left) kiter you need to give way. You move, lower your kite and pass downwind. 4. As a right hand forward kiter you have right of way, but you need to keep your direction and steer your kite high. 5. Give way to kiters coming on and going out of the water, kiters riding on a wave, and all other water vehicles / users If something does go wrong; raise your hand and shout a "SORRY!!" Please be so kind to gently inform others about the (correct) rules too!
@tomasknutsson75603 жыл бұрын
Starting out, travel to a good spot with steady winds not more than 16 knots and waist deep flat water and dedicate yourself for a week. Easier to learn on a big slow kite in low winds than on a small fast kite that whips around in high wind.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
So true, great advice! Thanks :)
@lovetofly322 жыл бұрын
It just blows my mind how she and other youtubers just stand there effortlessly keeping their kite in one spot without even looking at it! Mine wants to go past me overhead and then the lines go slack and it will fall if I do that! I have to keep doing like figure 8s or just keep moving it. Any suggestions?!
@OurKiteLife2 жыл бұрын
The quality of wind plays a big part. The wind at the spot in this video is incredibly steady - the kite stays at 12 without much input. It’s much harder to film in gusty conditions!
@CoStuifbergen3 жыл бұрын
MY advice: ask in a shop which kite is good for a beginner. (I bought my first kites second-hand from private persons, and they were good for their price, but not 100% suitable for a beginner.)
@ThomasTune823 жыл бұрын
I really didn´t learn kiting from an instructor. I began flying kites in my childhood. I started from 2 line speed kites to bigger traction kites and 4 line powerkites. And since i was skateboarding and street blading a lot in my teen years it was not that hard to learn kiting. I started with kitelandboarding on a Flysurfer Speed 3 12m. After that i started with kitesurfing.. I made a perfect waterstart on my first try 😆..
@whatsupbudbud Жыл бұрын
Yeah, my skateboarding/snowboarding background also helped on my first time.
@glennocean69813 жыл бұрын
Stretch and warmup before every session, especially during the colder season. This will reduce the chance of pulling your muscles, whether you are being pulled hard by your kite or when you fall into the water at a high speed. :) Be safe!!!
@nickdimitriou37453 жыл бұрын
Always trust your instructor/mentor to what they say, never go solo (its always safer to kite with friends) don't be afraid to try new things.
@spartt4360 Жыл бұрын
Never go solo? That just crushed my dream man😅 I would love to start kitesurfing, but after lessons I would be probably solo most of time. Is that not a good idea?
@nickdimitriou3745 Жыл бұрын
Don't let your dream get crushed. Im 35 years old and been kiting since 2020. Everyone told me It would be little tricky because never had similar experience with surfing. It was the best desicion I made for myself. Its a thousand times better than it looks. In my opinion after lessons try find a surf buddy. You can go together most of the times and push one another to get better. Plus its safer since you will feel more confident to try new things. Hope you start your lessons soon and good luck. @@spartt4360
@pelealexandru3 жыл бұрын
(2) loved the rocky balboa reference haha
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Us too 😄
@rnelias3 жыл бұрын
Dry suit? What's it? I have no idea what's kiteboarding bellow 20 degrees Celsius as we don't have winter in Brazil 🙏🙏🙏
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Well if you're ever curious, come to Toronto and we'll lend you a drysuit... in exchange for some kite sessions in Brazil of course ;)
@BastianRoser13 жыл бұрын
Yes, the gear is expensive. But renting also and as soon as you have your own gear you will practice a lot more often which also will make it cheaper in the end. Of course this includes to maintain your gear properly.
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Yes, properly maintaining gear can increase its lifespan for years
@TTphilos3 жыл бұрын
It's easy to find used gear in excellent condition for half the price!
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! We have always found great deals asking around on the beach (you never know what someone has sitting in their garage not being used) and going to kite shop swaps. Even last year’s kites tend to get marked down heavily at the end of the season :)
@jasonstation3 жыл бұрын
To nail the water start, go to a cable park first!
@julianmol37713 жыл бұрын
I would’ve told myself to try and be less scared, as there can’t go much wrong, due to safety systems etc.
@jussiuusitalo Жыл бұрын
Hi, can you do video about foil kite self landing styles?
@OurKiteLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion - we'll look into it!
@GaetanoCrisci3 жыл бұрын
buy a Shinn TT Board like The Bronq or the Monk, are the Best
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Curious what it is about these boards that make them the best?
@GaetanoCrisci3 жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife comfort in general, not only on chop! lightness, and fun I have seen many people using it on this video, possible they never let you try one? try a monk or a bronq or even the light winds ones!
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Good to know 🙂 we are pretty happy with our boards (Radical6) but next time we will borrow from friends for a couple tacks to see how the Shinn boards compare!
@GaetanoCrisci3 жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife great! do a video comparison would be for sure appreciated!
@Steegwolf3 жыл бұрын
How come, these kites seem to be all tubeless? Or at least the vast majority?
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Foil kites are popular at this location because we generally get light wind. Definitely not the norm to see only foils at 99% of kite beaches :)
@Steegwolf3 жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife interesting! Thank you ! Never seen pretty much - or very seldom. Greeting from northern Germany!
@bigbadwolfproduction3 жыл бұрын
what were the opp bothering you for ? lifejackets?
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
It happened a while ago - basically the wind died and our friend couldn’t relaunch and was self rescuing. A pedestrian called 911 and the whole first response team showed up...
@shaa1973 жыл бұрын
Приветствую. Расскажите как сами начинали. Какие ошибки делали. Интересно вспомнить. :)
@fredericklambrusco44153 жыл бұрын
Is kitesurfing in your Country a Favorite Sport for old people? Looks like!😃 Greetings from the netherlands
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Haha ya! I think kitesurfers in North America tend to be older than in Europe - at least from what we’ve seen 😄
@Laser900hu3 жыл бұрын
Buy BIG-BIG-BIG board and you will progress faster :)
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Definitely 👍
@pawel73183 жыл бұрын
2:31 okocim 😄
@maciejszymanski89373 жыл бұрын
też to zauważyłem
@s2oooo3 жыл бұрын
Don't teach yourself like I did 😂😂😂🤦🙈😬
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Haha good one 😁🤙
@federicococo56023 жыл бұрын
1-take lessons with a certified instructor, it will save you a lot of time 2-always use life vest 3-when starting buy used gear until you have some expirience don´t buy the last model because every body says is great 4-when learning dont go kiting if the conditions are not right between 10 and 15 knots is good for learning
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for sharing 🙂
@nimafi61963 жыл бұрын
any body can suggest kitesurfing Kit for beginner level ?
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, it’s best to talk to a local instructor and/or local kiters!
@joseneves16132 жыл бұрын
learn how to deal with deadloops
@hjtvjzhgcjhg25322 жыл бұрын
Why are you using handle pass leashes for your sonic? Doesn‘t make sense at all..
@radpem3 жыл бұрын
You need to committee and find a kite buddies
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
So true!
@rensvantuijl92973 жыл бұрын
What is that røde mice ting on your neck
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
it's a wireless microphone - not recommended to wear while kiting ;)
@PinwheelHomes3 жыл бұрын
There’s got to be a good story behind @2:13
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
There is and it’s captured on another video 😀 check out “elevator jumps”
@apriliarsvfour20293 жыл бұрын
the most expensive and technologically advanced board/foil does NOT guarantee your progression
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
That's true! You have to put in the work :)
@apriliarsvfour20293 жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife thank you guys for the great videos...they are much appreciated in the Facebook Kiteboarding forums
@davidbrain3 жыл бұрын
Fly the kite and worry less about the board.
@gestae3 жыл бұрын
Do not buy c kite as a first kite :)
@Laser900hu3 жыл бұрын
Watch OUR KITE LIFE :)
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁
@bartn77773 жыл бұрын
Hello :) Got a question to the guy at 2:31 (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mM2dZL2rvMXWfZc.html) :) Is it OKOCIM beer? :) Where did you get it? :) Greetings from kite(foil)surfer from Poland, where the OKOCIM comes from :)
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
At the Beer Store 🙂 Polish beers are pretty popular at the beach - Lech is another one that the guys drink often
@bartn77773 жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife Great! :) Didn't know that our beer can be found and even popular in your area! :) Give TYSKIE also a chance :) Enjoy! :) And many many greetings from Poland :) Cheers! :)
@OurKiteLife3 жыл бұрын
Yuri likes Tyskie too 😄 cheers from Canada 🍻
@tadasmikalauskas35663 жыл бұрын
move to the right place of the world and stay
@maurolimaok3 жыл бұрын
KKKKK That image made me remember you right away... and feel hate for the poor shark! KKKK kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bt6Zd5ealduXmYU.html
@EpicGust3 жыл бұрын
Great one :) But that russian accent advising get a bigger kite it is just such a cliche:DDD laughed a lot. also the worst advice ever :D The old folk telling about the big boards has the truth!
@turboterry17763 жыл бұрын
don't look at it as much as Ed bassmaster 🤷🏼♀️
@vladimirlisovskiy65183 жыл бұрын
buy good glasses, a normal suit and don't worry, no one cares how you ride - look at the horizon
@borgestoronto Жыл бұрын
Hi, I loved your KZfaq channel. I watched video but I am not sure if the location is near the Etobicoke marine. What places do you recommend here in GTA? I am✈️ to Cumbuco - Brazil in December to learn kitesurfing. I really hope next year I will be able to practice here in Toronto
@OurKiteLife Жыл бұрын
Hey! The location is by Lakeshore Yacht Club. That being said it’s not a beginner friendly location at all, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re just learning or even if you’ve been kiting for a year or two already. Instead I’d exploring more beginner friendly spots around Ontario (there’s quite a few you can Google). Hope that helps :)
@borgestoronto Жыл бұрын
@@OurKiteLife thanks for the tips. I hope come back from Cumbuco with some experience. This way I will be able to explore a couple option here in Ontario. All the best!