Kitesurfing Lessons/Controlled Turns

Before you try to turn you must be able to Board Start and ride both ways. You are best off learning on a Twin Tip Board as this will allow you to change direction easily. Performing a turn depends a lot on how strong the wind is, if it is blowing it is a lot easier.

When riding take your Kite to 12 o'clock which will slow you down. Pull down on the bar slightly to stop yourself from sinking and point the kite in the opposite direction you would like to ride in. Lean back slightly and point your leading foot in the direction the kite is pointing and bend the back knee slightly. If the wind is strong you will not need to pull down on the Bar. If the wind is light you will need to pull down and sign wave the Kite to keep your movement and power to ride in the new direction. You must judge your turn depending on the wind strength, try it slowly first as is is better to sink and Board start again than be over powered and fall off your Board.

If you would like to learn to turn under the supervision of an instructor you can book a Waterwork Lesson or Personal Tuition.

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