New to kite surfing

William Munney · **Joined:** Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:47 am **Posts:** 217

ripper123 wrote:

Thinking about buying this wetsuit. http://www.freakfish.co.uk/rip_curl_e_bomb_32_chest_zip_summer_wetsuit_2012_-_silverblue

The only thing is I'm not too sure if a 3/2mm will be ok for kite surfing? Its a nightmare because winter is only 3 months away, so i will have to buy another wetsuit for the winter. What i need to know is, will wind chill be a cause for concern even in the summer months here in the UK? Not too sure if i should just buy a 4/3mm and a thermal rashie for all year round?

A 3/2mm is fine for surfing here,just not sure about Kite surfing. Would like some feed back before i part with my cash.

I don't know about your local conditions but a wind block kiting type wetsuit does help. I bought a Hyperflex K series when they were selling really cheap on Amazon.

ripper123 · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:48 am **Posts:** 10

Oh my god! Just had my first lesson! What have i been playing at all these years!!! I have been missing out on a buzz of a life time. I have had a 2 hour lesson and I’m hooked!

First off was kite training, i took to this very well and the instructor was impressed. Then i had a hour ride with the kite. It’s just like wakeboarding but much harder. I got the hang of it pretty quickly and i only crashed the kite like 3 times.

While i'm sat here writing this email my entire legs and upper body hurt! This sport is one hell of a work out!

I just need to buy the equipment after a few more lessons, can’t wait!

Thanks for your all your tip on here. I will be here to offer advice and tips myself once I’m a veteran. lol

TracyS · **Posted:** Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:06 pm

ripper123 wrote:

Oh my god! Just had my first lesson! What have i been playing at all these years!!! I have been missing out on a buzz of a life time. I have had a 2 hour lesson and I’m hooked!

First off was kite training, i took to this very well and the instructor was impressed. Then i had a hour ride with the kite. It’s just like wakeboarding but much harder. I got the hang of it pretty quickly and i only crashed the kite like 3 times.

While i'm sat here writing this email my entire legs and upper body hurt! This sport is one hell of a work out!

I just need to buy the equipment after a few more lessons, can’t wait!

Thanks for your all your tip on here. I will be here to offer advice and tips myself once I’m a veteran. lol

Congrats! Welcome to a new obsession :cool2:

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