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Kitesurfing 101 Part 1 of 2 - Learn Kiteboarding FULL VIDEO

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This video will teach you the basics of kitesurfing!!

Second part is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7yg2jVl35c

Dissclaimer: many people think you need to learn with a trainer kite and take at least 5 hours of lessons before you can try on your own. Use this video at your own risk.

Also the video generated a lot of feedback from experienced kiters which you can find on google. The main issue is the leash, many people are religious about always attaching a leash and most of them don't know what they are talking about.
1. always use leash on c kite, or on a 5 line kite, on a bow you can get away without one
2. always try to choose an empty beach with noone around and low wind. then you dont need a leash. if wind is strong or there are people you need a leash.
3. leash on a bow is complicated and dangerous. make sure you test out landing the kite on a leash if you do decide to use it before going out. understand what is a suicide configuration and why is it called so.
If you have to pull the red thing in an emergency leash will prevent the kite from flying into people on the beach and killing them. The leash part is skipped in this video.

Kitesurfing 101 part 1 of 2. This 20 minutes video will almost ensure that if you order your equipment online and turn up at your local beach you have a chance of going home with unbroken bones and your kite intact. Avoid accidents and crash, take lessons if you can.


If this video was helpful or you want a link to full quality video in avi with download and a license to broadcast then send me an email keith@ieg.ee

This video is only for your personal use, copyright by keith siilats all rights reserved.

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Kitesurfing 101 Part 1 of 2 - Learn Kiteboarding FULL VIDEO

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  • Good video, however ...

    Good video, however I disagree about skipping lessons as they'll start you off with smaller kites building up to one that size. Also helmet, buoyancy aid and insurance could be added to the shopping list. That said this is a good recap for anyone learning.

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  • if the kite is ...

    if the kite is underinflated, you die... ROFL.. lots of death in this video. Seriously though, not recommended to buy a kite and try by yourself.. get 1-2 lessons to at least learn the set up and safeties

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  • Great Video 7:00 ...

    Great Video

    7:00 lmfao
    its its its its totally logical :D

    By Chris5369 [Affiliate User] 1210564964 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Great use of the ...

    Great use of the female assistant! Check the bit where the cameraman says: 'You've got sand on your a**!' or similar! LMAO

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  • "extra long chicken ...

    "extra long chicken loop or you will die" LMAO!

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  • some might be, i am ...

    some might be, i am very anty ez pump, maybe the newer systems are better but basically if you break a bladder its easier to buy a new kite

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  • Thank you Siilats. ...

    Thank you Siilats. I have been watching lots of videos getting ready for my first lesson. In 9 minutes you cover a lot of the details and tips that the other videos skip over. Well done!

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  • arent waroos ez ...

    arent waroos ez pumps?

    By kiter147 [Affiliate User] 1205618874 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Good vid, I have ...

    Good vid, I have already had lessons, but I was forgotten how to put the lines:s. thanks!

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  • I can buy a 1m2 ...

    I can buy a 1m2 kite for like 10 - 20 euros in the local supermarket. Its no big deal!
    I bet I couldnt get kite lessons for that money!

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  • You gotta take ...

    You gotta take lessons....After about 12 hours you should be able to go solo and body drag...Use the youtube videos for reference so you don't have to pay the instructor again....
    Can't wait to go out again this weekend! I love my kite....

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  • Actually you can ...

    Actually you can bust alot of bladders in hard water crashs...

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  • thanks but how do ...

    thanks but how do end up trashing kites anyway not like they can brake in water ? haha

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  • yes, you can do ...

    yes, you can do that to but i don't recommend it. and in that case, what does a 1m2 kite cost, maybe it better to lay the money on a lession instead. but i'm not gonna make your decision for you. just be really careful. however, kiting is a great sport that i think everyone should experience! ;P

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  • Why dont you buy a ...

    Why dont you buy a small 1m² kite and try that one out before you buy a 12m² kite. In this way you will learn how the kite acts in the wind.

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