Just finished first season kiteboarding out of Belmont. Got the 7 meter, and a strapped landboard, any ideas / suggestions for what cities / areas within So Cal to try kiting on land?
As a beginner who JUST started being able to stand up, book lessons with a reputable teacher: The good news (i think) that with a minimal amount of time, you will be able to be past all of that. I think probably 1 two hour sessions on land, and 1 two hour session on water. The IKO structure seems to...
As a newbie just in the middle of my first full-sized kiting season, just want to let you know that the main thing that the trainer provides is muscle-memory (ie: when you want the kite to turn right, your arms know to pull the bar THIS way, and when you want it to go left, you pull the bar THAT way...
Got a 2008 16m myself (and it seems to steer like, well like a 16m!) I will be trying to change it for this weekend! I'll give feedback from my perspective, thanks!- ----------------------UPDATE-------------------------------- Did the bridal change. The kite seems to only depower roughy 10%, and the...
Having already bought a 2008, 7M Cabrinha Convert for my two boys (100 and 135lbs) to take lessons and learn on, I decided for the price to get the closeout 2008 16M Liquid Force Session ($500 with control bar, etc), as a beginner kite, with me weighing in at the “model” weight of 165lbs, and with t...
My 10 y.o., 95lb son loved his kiteboarding lessons, now I need to get him a starter kite (he got his understanding from Rush III trainer 3 line). Trying not to break the bank (as I have a 14 y.o.to also gear-up!) I have come across two good looking deals: Liquid Force Session 2008 (new) and Cabrinh...