OK, so winter is a bummer and all the schools are closed.....
Light winds, gusty winds and offshore winds are no good for kiteboarding lessons, but they are perfect for a trainer kite and learning some skills on dry land prior to the return of the summer seabreezes.
Kiteboarding is a dynamic sport requiring a reasonable degree of multi tasking and co-ordination. In fact, kiteboarding skills are 85% kite flying skills, 15% board riding skills and you need to be able to do both at the same time independently of each other. When we kitesurf we focus on the water surface ahead, and on the board, the kite part is flown on auto-pilot, or unconscious control. The way to get that level of control safely and quickly is to fly a trainer kite on land. By spending a minimum of 12-20 hours flying the trainer kite, you will develop muscle memory and a deeper understanding and "feel" for how the kite is flying without needing to use your eyes 100% of the time.
The Smart Start Package consists of everything you need (except wind) to begin learning whilst in the off season or whilst the winds aren't perfect for kiteboarding. Even experienced kiters can be seen flying trainer kites on the beach as they are fun, sharpen reflexes, are good for fitness and can be a real hoot if there is more than one of you flying.
Unconscious control is learned through the old saying that "Repetition is the mother of all skill". Flying the kite, dveloping muscle memory, and fitness, then watching the worlds most comprehensive how to kiteboard DVD will put you in a position of being so ready for lessons you will literally blast through lessons and save at least a full lesson of instruction by progressing so much faster than others with no trainer kite experience.
Unconscious control is like shifting gears in a manual car, shuffling clutch and accellerator whilst steering the car and having a conversation all at once. This is your aim when flying the trainer kite. You can even download our free trainer kite exercise suggestions HERE if you need some inspiration and you reckon you have it nailed in a day.
We guarantee you'll be stoked on your purchase or return it and get a refund before you fly it. We also happily buy trainer kites or trade them in one new kites or lessons. ALthough having said that, we have never actually been asked to trade in or re-buy a trainer as 100% of our customers have been happy to keep them for fitness, or training friends, partners, kids, parents, powering skateboards around carparks etc.
Also in the package is a 10% discount voucher good for lessons or purchase of other equipment, this can represent a saving of hundreds of dollars. You no longer have a reason to be bummed about winter, so what are you waiting for?
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