Trader Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I know a few of you enjoy it and, now that I am living on an island with nice weather 12 months of the year, I'd like to finally give it a go. Any advice on equipment for a beginner? Anything to add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fester Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Kiteboarding is one of the neatest sports around. More extreme than windsurfing, and potentially more dangerous, yet perfectly safe if you respect it. (like flying) The most important thing to consider is taking lessons. Not only will you learn the correct and safe way to fly your kite, but you'll also be using someone else's equipment, which, of course, takes a beating initially. An excellent kiteboarding website to peruse is www.kiteforum.com If you can get yourself away from your island with 12 mo. of good wx (yes, jealous), then head over to Cabarete in the DR, where on a good day you can see over 100 kites plus 100 windurfers on the water. Just got back from 2 weeks of fun. Or, visit www.windsofcabarete.com Like anything new, it takes some determination to learn. But once youre out there, there is no better feeling than ripping along at 25 kts, turning on the waves and taking those jumps up into the wild blue yonder! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks----the problem in Bahrain is that there are no clubs or schools! I've been looking at the various sites and may have to convice my wife that it is better I go somewhere for a week (with her of course) and learn properly ...and man it looks like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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