The Traps of Progression
Learning to kitesurf is an incredibly rewarding journey, but it is easy to pick up bad habits. Recognizing these early can shave days off your learning curve.
- 1. Pulling The Bar In A Panic
The ultimate beginner instinct: if you lose balance, you grab the bar and pull. In kitesurfing, pulling the bar increases power. You must train yourself to "push away" when in trouble.
- 2. Staring At The Kite
Looking up at the kite alters your body weight, pulling you off the back of the board. You need to feel the kite blindly and look where you want to go.
- 3. The Poo Stance
Sitting back as if on an invisible chair stops you from edging against the wind. Throw your hips forward and lock your straight front leg to ride efficiently.
The ultimate progression secret? Professional instruction.
While self-study is valuable, nothing replaces time on the water with certified experts. Looking for lessons in Europe? Portugal offers legendary thermal winds and spectacular uncrowded beaches if you know where to look.
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