Teaching Kitesurf: why and how we use short lines

For kitesurf instructors and beginner kiters. Another in the "Train the Trainer" series, this one is about some hows and whys of using short lines to teach beginners. Happy to get comments here as it seems to be a controversial topic! Most of the more experienced instructors I've been in contact with tend to have the same view on it though.

[@klairlee1316]

just asking the question... why do kiters go to the need of having to have longer lines anyway?

[@BADASSBASSBOY69XXX]

Matt and Sam what can i say, this video was a haven sent, it's an understatement to say how helpful that technique is, also many thanks for the video explaining how to shorten your lines extremely helpful video as well.

[@pickleforknwiggles634]

Finally someone gives up the secret to learning how to kite without the fear of dying .. well done. SHORT LINES ARE THE SECRET!

[@CaKiteboarding]

how about bars? shouldn't it be short and small, so the kite with shorter lines doesn't move that quick. A bar with low V? which bars are simple 4 line bars to look into and cut the lines? thanks

[@RobKidnie]

Good onya Matt :) LEGEND!

[@AMisimovic]

Thank you for sharing this. It is an understatement to say it is an eyeopener. Best regards from the rookie :)

[@KiteBud]

Hi Matt, out of curiosity, where is your kite school located ?

[@luukdeboer1974]

That's an excellent in-depth explanation

[@rudybishop9089]

good stuff - a born teacher

[@matt-0teachings952]

Also:

[@VictoriaFilmsgroup]

So that's it shorter= more control