Hey guys. You won’t go near the water on your first kite lesson. That surprises most people. The school brochure shows riders flying across the water, the Instagram reel has someone jumping six feet in the air — and then you show up and spend the morning on the beach with a small kite the … Read more
Hey guys. When you let go of the bar kitesurfing, the kite depowers. It rises to 12 o’clock — directly overhead — loses most of its pull, and either hovers there or drifts gently downwind. That’s the design. Letting go of the bar is your first and most important safety response, not a last resort. … Read more
Hey guys. Every kitesurfer hits a plateau. Progress is fast at the start — first water session, first ride, first upwind tack — and then suddenly nothing changes for weeks. Same mistakes, same frustrations, same spot on the learning curve. A kitesurfing plateau feels like you’ve stopped improving. You haven’t. Here’s what’s actually happening and … Read more
Hey guys. You don’t need to be fit to learn kitesurfing. That’s the honest answer — and one of the things that makes kitesurfing genuinely different from other wind sports. Kitesurfing fitness requirements are genuinely low compared to most water sports. Unlike windsurfing, where upper body strength is a real barrier for many beginners, kitesurfing … Read more
Hey guys. Kitesurfing vs windsurfing — which is easier to learn? Kitesurfing, slightly. That’s the honest answer and it surprises most people who assume windsurfing is the more approachable option. That’s the honest answer — and it surprises most people who assume windsurfing is the more approachable option. The reason comes down to one thing: … Read more
Hey guys. Ten kite lessons in and still not riding. It happens more than people admit. And the reason is almost never what you think it is. It’s not your fitness. It’s not your coordination. It’s not bad luck with the wind. For most riders stuck at this point, the real problem is mental — … Read more
Hey guys. The kitesurfing school you pick is the most important decision you’ll make as a beginner. A good school sets you up with the right foundation, the right habits, and a clear path to riding independently. A bad one wastes your money, slows your progression, and can put you in real danger. Note: This … Read more
Hey guys. Body dragging is the stage between flying a kite on the beach and actually riding a board. You’re in the water, kite in the air, no board — just being pulled through the water by the kite while you learn to control it with one hand. Most beginners want to skip it and … Read more
Hey guys. The short answer: for most beginners, no. Go straight to lessons. But there are situations where a trainer kite genuinely helps — and a few where it actually slows you down. This post breaks it down honestly so you can make the right call before spending money. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Full … Read more
Hey guys. How many kite lessons do I need? It’s the first thing beginners ask after deciding they want to learn — and the answer they get is almost always wrong. Kite schools quote 9–12 hours as standard. That’s not dishonest — it’s just the number that covers the slowest learner in the worst conditions. … Read more