![]() If you watch any pro kitesurfer, whether in the racing discipline, freestyle or wave-riding, you will see that they place their hands close to the centre of the bar. in this case, again, we should keep our hands as close to the middle of the bar as possible. Perhaps you are trying to put the board on your feet and you want to keep the kite steady at 12 o'clock. ![]() This also doesn't lend itself well to when you want to fly the kite with one hand because if you let go with one hand and the other hand remaining on the bar is far to the left or right the kite will immediately start to veer off to the side, falling down to the edge of the wind window. We don't want to see you holding the bar with your hands right to the edges as this will make your kite overly-sensitive through the turns. So, in your first lesson, if you hear your instructor repetitively saying the words 'release the bar' don't worry, its all part of the plan ) and perhaps one of the most important kitesurfing tricks that you can learn.ΔΆ. HAND POSITION IS IMPORTANT. Just like in golf, tennis or beach volley-ball. This not only depowers the kite but also relaxes the tension in the steering lines (on the outside of the bar) which, in turn, makes the kite turn more slowly. You will end up getting more power just at the point when you wanted less! 99% of the time, when in doubt, it is a far better option to simply either entirely release the bar, or, more commonly, to push the bar gradually away from you. However, this will only make you crash even harder. Most people do this so that they have something to hold onto whilst they start to crash. and when you are in trouble (perhaps you are getting too much power from your kite) and you begin to panic, you are instinctively likely to grip the bar tighter and pull it towards you. Either that or you have already heard it a million times in your previous kitesurfing lessons! The basic concept being highlighted here is that when you pull the bar you get more power. You can learn more about offshore winds and ideal wind conditions with our Kite and Wind Theory Lesson.1. DO NOT PULL THE BAR. If you have never taken a kitesurfing lesson before then this is probably the most important sentence you can read before beginning your journey to becoming an independent kitesurfer. No Offshore WindOffshore wind can be extremely dangerous and should only be attempted by advanced kite surfers who have a boat to retrieve them away from shore. ![]() ![]() Less Crowded in the WaterPeople may get stressed if a spot is overcrowded with a chance of other beginners tangling their kite lines with you.Standing AreaBeing able to stand in the water while you are learning the ropes of kiteboarding will help you feel more comfortable- making the whole process easier.No Obstacles in WaterIt will be much easier to work your way through the beach and ocean without any reefs or rocks.But, if you end up with lessons in an area with choppy water (or less ideal conditions), you will have the advantage of being more comfortable in less-than-perfect conditions in the future. Flat WaterWhen you reach the body dragging and water start sections of your lessons, having flat water can make the process easier and more relaxing.It is wise to choose conditions that are more stable as learning in gusty winds can be tricky. Stable WindLearning in gusty conditions can slow down your training quite a bit.Having two weeks set aside to finish lessons can go a long way in making sure you are ready to be independent with a kite and board. If you are learning in an area that has inconsistent wind, you may find yourself having to wait out certain days before you can continue lessons. Consistent windChoosing a location with consistent wind will be helpful in ensuring the completion of your training on your vacation. ![]() If you are working with a smaller budget then you may consider a school that is closer to home, otherwise, here are some ideal conditions for the sport. There are many great kiteboarding schools available in each part of the world. ![]()
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