this weekend proved to be the most adventurous and amazing ...3 days in a raw 9m kite 20 - 30 kts
best thing about kitesurfing vs windsurfing is accessibility of flat water and playing in shallows ...might be dangerous but hey its fun. St Kilda pond was perfect ..question of smaller kite came up and maybe add a 6m..9m Fuse was a handful but perfect for upwind ..no dramas ....
Self launching was a drama and technique needs improvement...pulling the bottom line and getting the kite under control must be practiced. also put sand to weigh the kite down in high wind.
Key learning points:
best thing about kitesurfing vs windsurfing is accessibility of flat water and playing in shallows ...might be dangerous but hey its fun. St Kilda pond was perfect ..question of smaller kite came up and maybe add a 6m..9m Fuse was a handful but perfect for upwind ..no dramas ....
Self launching was a drama and technique needs improvement...pulling the bottom line and getting the kite under control must be practiced. also put sand to weigh the kite down in high wind.
Key learning points:
- launching slowly with pulling bottom line
- sliding transition kite on opposite side to new direction first
- Edging with foot sliding down in high wind
- shoulders out hand extend
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