Postby Robsw6 » Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:42 pm
I windsurfed 17 yrs, gave that up and been kiting 7years..
I started on a directional, as that was pretty much all there was about then.. and that is a reasonable start point for an ex pole surfer, but for some there are unecessary difficulties with a directional, but to an ex poley, they are joys...such as hard fast gybing..whereas a TT you can cheat and just go the other way.
If you've done any wakeboarding, that is a real help, as you will already be aware of heel/toe pressure issues... if not, just think of the differences between carving upwind with heel pressure for a short board tack or toe pressure on initiating a bottom turn.. that's basically the difference
lessons are a good starter, 7 years ago, there were no lessons and far fewer kiters, at Hayling there was one.. me, now every weekend there will be at least 30 guys out, so lessons are important, for a safety grounding, etc... as there are very few beaches that are empty and chances are any accident could/will injure other beach users.
My advice is to find a few riders who know what they are on about, are experienced/sensible and gleen knoweldge/techniques off them in cnjunction with lessons.... ride safe