pyro22487 - 17-11-2011 at 10:02 PM
im thinking about maybe, possibly taking the plung into kiteboarding(im going to tell my wife it was van who made me do it). i know powerkiteforum
isnt the only forum but i live in oklahoma city which forum do you recommend for my area. i know the smart thing is to take lessons. i do not have the
money for the lessons i have seen or the time to drive to the "schools." i am hoping someone will take pitty on me and maybe teach me. lol. im
thinking about getting a ozone uno. (thanks alot mr. wolf my wife will most definatly be lloking for you). anyways thanks for helping. im an avid
buggier love the bug but im wanting more air and something to do in the blistering summers.
Houston AirHead - 17-11-2011 at 10:30 PM
i would start first by making sure you have an accessible lake at your disposal. One with an area to rig up, free of hazards.
Look for good wind flow, free of disruption from buildings trees ect...
pyro22487 - 17-11-2011 at 10:43 PM
sorry forgot to mention we have a large lake. lake hefner. all the locals go there. just not sure where or how to start out.
AD72 - 17-11-2011 at 10:59 PM
You will learn a lot from the locals. Bring beer. That usually works.
Get a good wetsuit so the water temperature is a non issue and start body dragging. Lessons and Progression videos were helpful for me along with
persistence.
pyro22487 - 18-11-2011 at 01:37 AM
See I have heard of body dragging figured that is where to start. TO YOUTUBE.
***EDIT***
I went to Youtube and found a small video very helpful. PROGRESSION or something like that. Anyways that is what I had pictured. Use arm and body in
the water provides the resistance to move upwind. OK now I know where to start. Now all I need is beer and luck in finding someone to help.
Mostly Harmless - 18-11-2011 at 07:01 AM
I would really suggest getting some lessons, it will get you riding a lot faster. There are guys at some of the spots around me who have been kiting
for years and still can't get up wind. All they need is a good lesson and they would have a much better kiting experience.
RedSky - 18-11-2011 at 07:05 AM
Get lessons. Water is not something to take lightly. They will also advise you on which kit to buy.
PHREERIDER - 18-11-2011 at 07:14 AM
show up with the locals. thats where you'll want to be anyway. sit watch. \ID some good models. ID some newbies. watch and learn. take some
gear, fly it if theres room, someone may be at the same stage as you! and your off! time and wind will take care of the rest
pyro22487 - 18-11-2011 at 04:14 PM
first thing i guess meet locals. im a buggier we usually stay far away from the water but i can venture down the lake and talk to the guys down there.
tridude - 19-11-2011 at 06:51 AM
yes meet the locals.................they will def have a mutual respect for you as a land pilot..........you will get all the necessary local info to
include lessons, equipment, etc......................