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Storm season and with it the potential for tropical depressions, stormsĪnd hurricanes although I don’t advise kite surfing in any kind of Is also enough potential for windy conditions due to the summer being There usually is a sea breeze, too, so it can be very windy on the water but not so much so inland. The main goal is to be able to fly upwind for long periods.They say the wind dies down here in the summer around the sun coast,īut the pictures on this page were taken in mid August.Īs “summer” as you can get here in Sarasota! So there was no problem Once you've mastered controlling your pace while on the board, you'll soon discover that you have complete freedom to go wherever you want at this stage, our first aim is to ride upwind and stay upwind. Multiple water starts with controlled stops are needed so that the board does not lose control and the kite does not crash. It's incredibly inspiring to stand up on the platform for your first rides. Now you’ll be putting everything we've taught you together and applying it to the board. Short Rides, Waterstarts, and Regulated Stops:.To retrieve your kite, you must be able to fly it with one hand while body dragging crosswind to recover your lost board in water deeper than your shoulders. Body dragging with two hands is for downwind travel, and one-handed is for crosswind travel. The power stroke is what propels you forward. Learn how to power stoke your kite as you fly through the sea. Both forward moves, body drags, walking with a board, and riding will include one-handed flying. You'll advance to one-handed flight once we've mastered the technique. You'll begin by standing in waist-deep water with two hands gracefully flying a kite in the wind. The most critical aspect is flying a kite.

Kite Controls for Beginners and Intermediates:.

Estimated time on the beach: 30–45 minutes, depending on the number of details taught. Security is paramount, and you'll understand how to use the eject system correctly. This course is created to teach you the basics of proper technique and provide you with a clear picture of what you will learn in these classes.

Establishing Rigging Safety and Theory:.

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