{"id":1767,"date":"2021-08-09T16:12:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T20:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfingacademy.com\/staging\/2899\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2021-08-10T08:22:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:22:44","slug":"what-does-it-feel-like-to-kitesurf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfingacademy.com\/staging\/2899\/what-does-it-feel-like-to-kitesurf\/","title":{"rendered":"What does it feel like to kitesurf?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kitesurfing is one very emotionally charged activity. And these emotions vary from the elation of your first flight to frustration when things do not go according to your plan. Our advice to you is to be prepared for both sides of this coin. Let\u2019s have a look at different stages of kitesurfing and see what does it feel like to kitesurf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does it feel like to watch other kitesurfers ride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The thrill begins right here when you see a bunch of colorful kite canopies up in the air near the shoreline. When you see other kiteboarders ride, go fast, catch big air, perform tricks and stunts, all this can TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY<\/strong>. This is when you may fall in love with this sport. And if you manage to get really close to where the action takes place the THRILL<\/strong> is almost guaranteed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it take to select the RIGHT WIND AND WEATHER conditions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This step highly depends on your location. If you live anywhere near the Trade Winds<\/a><\/strong> where it\u2019s always windy, consider yourself lucky. You only have to find the time to go kitesurfing. As for the rest of us, living far away from the Trade Winds<\/strong> Belt<\/strong>, we have to wait for the right wind to come around. Sometimes several days can go by waiting and for this we do need a ton of patience. HERE <\/a>is more on wind and weather forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What it feels like to learn the THEORY OF THE WIND and kitesurfing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is classroom time. I bet you did not see this one coming. As much as kitesurfing IS an active sport, there is A TON TO LEARN. We put together a PROGRAM <\/a>with over 50 DIFFERENT TOPICS<\/strong> in it. Every kitesurfer should learn all of them. So, how do you feel about this step now? Perhaps you can share in the section down below. But wait! There is more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much time do you spend with a TRAINER KITE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seems like you\u2019ve learned EVERYTHING at this point. Can you go and kitesurf now? Not yet\u2026 You should spend a few days flying a trainer kite. It\u2019s a smaller version of a big kite. You will be building your MUSCLE MEMORY<\/strong> steering a kite and this process TAKES TIME<\/strong>. You see, this is yet another step where you need to be patient. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where do you go to kitesurf?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finding and selecting a place for kitesurfing will require some research and scouting. Not every body of water is kiteable. There is a long list of factors that will come into play during this process. Your safety is important, so, do your due diligence on Google Maps, local kiting forums, and kitesurfing communities before heading out on the water. And even after you\u2019ve scouted THE SPOT<\/strong> you need to make sure that the wind is right for THAT<\/strong> location. Once again, patience is your friend. HERE <\/a>is more on WHERE TO KITESURF<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What it feels like to get ready for a kitesurfing session?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This part usually takes about 30 minutes. And we are not including the time when you are loading your gear and equipment into your car, travel time to the beach, finding a parking spot, and bringing all of your equipment and gear to the shore. We start the countdown when you begin to unwind the kite-lines and set them straight. Next, you inflate your kite. Then you close all the strut valves. After that, you connect the lines to the bridle system on the kite. Your equipment is ready at this point. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Now it\u2019s time to suit up! Rashguard, wetsuit, booties, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat (if needed), and harness. You see, it\u2019s quite a lot! Oftentimes, new kitesurfers do not realize how many little elements are involved in this process and this may make them feel frustrated. Sometimes new students become impatient and overwhelmed during this process of preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it feel like to pump the air into your kite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I briefly mentioned this in the previous step but wanted to focus on it a bit more. You will have to inflate your kite. The leading edge and all the struts. You will need an air pump to do this. And this can be physically overwhelming because you will have to make between 100 <\/strong>and 200 <\/strong>pumps to complete this step. This feels like a WORKOUT <\/strong>in and of itself. Unless your girlfriend can do this for you. \ud83d\ude42
HERE <\/a>is more on INFLATING YOUR KITE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at this from the bright side! This step is like a warm-up, and we need to warm up before EVERY kitesurfing session anyway. So, this is like achieving two goals in one step. Moving on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it feel to BODYDRAG with a big kite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This will be your first exercise on the water with the REAL kite and you may be all pumped and excited but riding is not the next step, body-dragging is. And body-dragging is a slow, now fun, boring activity. It\u2019s needed, hands down, but there is little excitement in this step. Take a look HERE <\/a>for more details on BODYDRAGGING<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next step: Getting on the Board.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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