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How many lessons do I need? |
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Most students that learn through AKS find they are in need of only 2 lessons of 3 hrs each to gain a fairly complete basic understanding of the sport and will be up and riding. The final lesson is about riding upwind, controlling speed and direction, basic jumps and changing direction. With beaches becoming more and more crowded, it is wise to not spend any more time walking back upwind than is necessary as this adds possibility of accident to regular beach users and beginners alike. Everyone learns at a different pace and as such AKS tailor lessons to suit individuals learning ability. There is no maximum number of lessons required to get up and riding to the level you desire. Additional lessons can be taken to enhance your skills right through to expert level on a per hour basis. If you feel you may not pick the sport up quickly or want to take your learning more slowly, then have a look at our unlimited FREE lessons package with the purchase of new equipment in a package. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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What equipment do I need to get started? |
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To take lessons you need nothing apart from something to wear in the water and a sense of adventure. AKS supplies everything you need to get started. However, once you have finished with your lessons, you can either hire some equipment or you will have to purchase your own gear. Most beginners start off with a kite, a board and a harness. A wetsuit will be necessary for use outside of summer and you may decide to purchase a helmet and also a pfd/impact vest to protect yourself from injury. There is a very bouyant 2nd hand market with good pre-loved gear, but it is wise to get advice from your instructor as to what equipment will be suitable.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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What is a "Bow" kite and why's it different? |
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A "bow" kite was so named after the first Flat span bridled kite, the Cabrinha Crossbow. A "bow or Flat kite" is so named due to it's more flat centre section which comes from having the Leading Edge supported by a bridle, hence the name SLE or Supported Leading Edge. These kites have flat centre spans, and raked back or swept wingtips and a bridle connecting the front lines to the leading edge. This design is more efficient and allows amazing de-powerability but is inherently unstable. The design also called for pulleys on the bar for the back outside lines which significantly increased bar pressure and decreased "feel". These kites were the first of the super depowering kites and have brought with them an element of increased safety |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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What is a Hybrid or SLE kite and how's it different to other kites? |
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A Hybrid or SLE design is a compromise of the traditional "C" shaped kites with the positives of the bridled system from the "Bows". The Hybrids or Supported Leading Edge kites have much less instability, are easy to re-launch, fly comfortably with a huge wind range and are the perfect kite for anyone entering the sport today. Safer, easier to fly and ride with bags of performance for the average rider.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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Can you go against the wind? |
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Kiteboarding is done mainly across the wind or at 90 degrees to the wind, but kiters also need to be able to kite upwind in order to get back to their point of origin after jumping. A good jump can take you as far as 60 metres downwind of the starting point. Some kiters can sail higher upwind than sailboards depending upon conditions and equipment. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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