That question is always asked., and the answer is simple; YES!
Take a Kitesurfing lesson!
Dont teach yourself like this guy!
Anyone can learn to kite on their own, just like him.
Kiteboarding is perfectly safe when you have a certified instuctor.
He dicided not take a lesson. You can read more about it here. You might be able to get up on a board on your own, but will you be trained to avoid a situation like this and know how to react. We will teach you how to better utilize your 15 minutes of fame.
Would you Skydive without lessons?
I sure hope not. You might be fine, but if you dont know what to do if your chute does not deploy right your in trouble. Who do you ask when you are already in danger? Kite boarding is no different. If uninstructed, the danger begins as soon as the kite leaves the ground. If you do not know how to safely disarm the kite you can quickly find out how powerful a kite really can be. You may be fine for a little while, but when you get into trouble and panic you will wish you were trained by a professional.
How would you feel if you launched a kite for the first time and hurt someone?
A kite can seem harmless, especially to a young child on the beach. If you hurt someone or yourself; what would you really have saved. That will be your most expensive lesson ever. Not to mention if someone gets hurt, there is a good chance kiteboarding ill be restricted on that beach. That is not a good way to make friends!
What are you really saving by learning yourself or having a friend teach you?
Do you value your time? With a professional certified kiteboarding instructor you will learn faster. We have used methods of teaching that have proven to be the fastes safest way to learn. You can watch beginners that have take lessons ride profficiantly months faster than an untrained student. With all the frustration you have put yourself through you might loose interest in the sport.
What if you want to rent gear on vacation?
If you want to rent gear on vacation or ride in certain areas (such as Crandon Park in Miami, Florida), you will need to be either IKO or PASA certified. You will recieve a certification at the end of your lessons.
Why abuse your equipment learning, when you can use ours?
All our lessons come with equipment use, so save the wear and tear for ours.
Look, kiteboarding is fun and looks easy, but there is a lot more to it than one thinks. Regardless of how much experience you have as a Pilot,WIndsurfer, Wakeboarder, sailor etc...; when your equipment fails,or things don't go as smoothly as you hoped, it will be too late. Help the sport stay safe and take a lesson.
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