TH-cam is a great resource. You can get top tips from great athletes right from your chair. Great way to get free lessons before you even go for your first real lesson.
1. Walking the beach side to side along with the kite sitting on 45 degree (one hand) 2. Back-stalling -> release the back lines (practice stalling and releasing) 3. Water start on the sand (on nice clear sandy beach): sit down - get ready - dive the kite - get up
Hey man, I've been kiting for around 5 years and still find useful things to take on in all your videos....you've helped fill in a lot of gaps in my knowledge and it's great to get the clear explanations and the visual model of how to do something properly.
Cheers Kevin :) Ya haha you know whats funny, we actually love having other kiters out tho! Always on the lookout for other "friends" haha, kiting is great for that! maybe we'll cya around one day, Thanks for the comment ~Flukes Kitesurfing
Yes sir thank you i’ve been watching your videos ever since I found you on TH-cam man and I’ve learned so so much you’re so informative. I’ve looked at probably hundreds of different videos on learning how to kite surfing and this and that and none of them are as thorough as yours so thank you very much.❤❤
Thanks for the tips. I tried kitesurfing 5 years ago but got really frustrated at al those failed waterstarts and then quit. Might give that beachstart a try next summer, see if I can practice this a lot on land.
You might consider "cross training" with waterskiiing. Assuming you develop competent kite mastery, the watersport that I think most similar to kites surfing is waterskiing, where you are towed by a power boat. When you water ski, that "initial" pull and stand-up to ski is a basic skill to master. Utilizing that pulling force with coordination to get on your feet quickly is the key.
Superb tuition. I especially love the advice to practise water-starts on dry land, judging exactly how much pull it's going to take to get you up - as you take a "bite" out of the wind window and then park it again - without having to cope initially with being tossed about in the ocean, swallowing mouthfuls of salt water. Thanks so much.
Going to get lessons soon I watched your video on the basics and lingo. (Will watch again before classes) but I’m binge watching these videos I can’t wait to see if this is for me. And these videos are definitely making me feel more confident! Definitely subscribed now!
I've seen people kite surfing all the time on the beach and it looks so intimidating, this makes it seem very approachable, going to buy my first set and give it a go!
where abouts did you get your lessons? im also looking to get my first lessons in nsw au this comin monday and tuesday for 2 hours for each day so see how i go.
There’s a great kite surfing spot nearby my house I’m tempted to try it it seems like a constant arm workout though right? like can you not take a break at all🤔 I think I’d get tired within 10 minutes
Luke, thanks for the video. It is very fun to watch. You brings such a great energy. Great tips. It is so overwhelming for beginners to handle so many things.
Luke !. It's a pleasure watch your tutorials over and over again, and much more when I have got everything ready to get into the water and there's 0 wind speed !!!!!!. At least, I'm refreshing all the techniques I'm supposed to do when the wind pick s up! . Regards!. Pablo from Argentina
Hello fluke, I'm just starting kitesurfing. Your tips are very useful to me. Thank you makes it easier for me to start on the water. I hope so. Greetings from Germany Rico
nice ich auch!! (ps bin ja auch niederländer) in workum? ich mache es auch noch noch nicht so lang. wohne in Einbeck(mitten in deutschland) nähe göttingen ist auch ein end fahren. fahre dann meisten über die wochenenden
Merci mate! It s very nice to spend time for the beginners like me, very inspiring,you look like a cool dude, I ll see you I ll pay you a pint! Thanks from France
@@FlukesKitesurfing ive started with a small kite on the beach just to get used to flying the kite. I then moved up to a full size kite in 20 knot winds, needless to say i ate Sand a few times, I'm just getting used to leaning back and having the kite pull me and jumping on the beach, I'm yet to strap on a board, I'll try that soon.
You do such a great job in your explanations. I am planning on taking lessons, but i do best if i could understand the concepts in my head 1st as much as possible. Could u do a video on just the details of how one would move the bar, what & how to move the bar with our hands in changing the kite in all the difference location or power zones( 12 oclock, 11, 1, 3, 9, ...etc). The speed, amt of tilting of the bar in all of these transitions...just how to control the kite in order to be able to fly the kite, keep it on the air, but in a manageable way. I hope i am making sense. It would be great for those who wants to start!!!
Plagued with light or no wind for months (unless I am busy with work) I’ve done a couple of sessions like this on the of late with my Reedin in 7-8 knots of wind. With a little tuning my 14 pulls fairly hard and will drag my 104kg across the sand easily. Even kite loops are a lot of fun I very light wind. Tip: wear booties. You will have lass worry about dragging your heels through the sand and will protect you somewhat. You never know what is buried just below the surface.
Hi there, brilliant videos, I've never flown a surf kite and looking at your bar system, its back line trim shift, what is the difference to the front line trim pilot, cheers 👍
Cheers mate glad you enjoy the channel :) Yup your right! This bar is Rear line trim, the major difference to a front line trim is where the trim is located. Front line Trim is usually above the bar, so you reach forward/above you to the adjustable lines. Where this Stick Shift Bar from O.R, or Duotuone has a similar one, there is a knob at the end of the bar you use to wind in the rear lines or let them out. Now that we've tried this rear line trim there's no going back haha :) love it! Let us know how you go or which bar you decide on :) ~Flukes Kitesurfing
Flukes Kitesurfing is rear line better, I’m gonna purchase a trainer kite and practice in our large field before I go near water, I like the ocean rodeo bar system and the session 3 harness, so may crack on with that. The only thing I’m unsure is the kite size, we have between 15 and 30 mph in shore winds so maybe a 10 metre ?
@@ProjectCamper Perfect! Ya well done, 10m would be great i reckon! as for bars, both are excellent :) but I'd say go for the rear line trim- Shift Bar. Having the option to adjust the throw by moving the stopper ball is awesome. haha there's no going back to front line trims for us now! oceanrodeo.com/bars/shift/ Let us know how you go :)
Great presentation, I like your style! Would love to see some videos about transitioning from getting up in a water start to cruising, particularly in lighter winds!
Hey Rota, hope you are having fun with it. It will be very difficult and potentially dangerous to stall in high wind. best to wait until its light to try that :)
Great video... thank you. should we practice with kits like Prism Tantrum 220 or 250 to learn or just buy the actual kite for serfing? could you please gave me some info about the right kit to buy! I'm very new at this! thanks🙏
Yes you can ride either way. Most "regular stance" riders will ride left foot forward when going to the left, and ride switch (right foot forward) when riding to the right. It is possible to not switch, but it means you ride toeside one direction which can get tiring.
Been practicing on beach many times after a few lessons. Like flying a plane logging my hours on the bar. Makes it so much easier when you go back in the water😀
LUKE !! I love your videos - THANK YOU !! They are so clear and informative I am learning so much (and am an intermediate 12 years in !!) Love the back stall explanation, i still struggle with adjusting the trim when i am on the water (I now have a North Click bar which i love and has helped me so much, and I imagine the Ocean Rodeo is the same, it looks nice!!) And practicing starts i agree with, i did the same in one of my first lessons with a French instructor in Taiba, Brazil, and he did the same with me, once i had 10 perfect stand ups he let me onto the water, and hey presto i was up straight away. Like you say make sure you choose your location well first, many places I have kited wouldn't be safe to that, but that what common sense is for!! Thanks for all this great content and allowing us some of our own common sense... PS Francis great camera work !!
Very helpful explanation of backstalling. And I wish someone had explained to me like you did how to practice the water start on the beach. Also, why you need to keep a bit of pull on the upper line when holding the kite at 45. Thanks!
Thanks Fulvio! Glad it helped! To answer your question, it is because when you have the kite on its side (side of the wind window) it will naturally fall. If you let go of the bar, or even hold the bar straight, it will drop. So you must keep a little steering pressure on the top hand to keep the kite stable in the same spot. Thanks, Luke
Yes, I meant that your explanation in the video about the upper line pull when on 45 degrees was very clear and helpful. I got it right away! There are so many variables to kite and line and bar behavior when the kite is in the air, and it takes a while to grok them all.
Lol nice 👍 I was doing just just like you’re saying powering up the kite and the kite was fallowing down did not think about it that you wanted the ppower up the kite lol Excellence instructions
Ya this gear is great and your right, super easy to handle! Would highly recommend. Using the Ocean Rodeo Roam which is their wave kite with the OR Shift Bar oceanrodeo.com/product/shift/ Happy to answer any more questions about gear :)
TH-cam is a great resource. You can get top tips from great athletes right from your chair. Great way to get free lessons before you even go for your first real lesson.
GREAT COACHING GREAT TEACHING THANK YOU
For sure! Glad it helped mate
1. Walking the beach side to side along with the kite sitting on 45 degree (one hand)
2. Back-stalling -> release the back lines (practice stalling and releasing)
3. Water start on the sand (on nice clear sandy beach): sit down - get ready - dive the kite - get up
Very helpful video. I've been wanting to kitesurf since I was in the army at 19, but I'm finally going to get going this year... at 35.
Awesome Jakob! Make it happen! Its fun as.
I am 35. Just started this year.
58 years young and taking my first lesson soon 🤟🏻
65 years old and in my third lesson
Same here since I was 13 iam 32 now ans starting
Hey man, I've been kiting for around 5 years and still find useful things to take on in all your videos....you've helped fill in a lot of gaps in my knowledge and it's great to get the clear explanations and the visual model of how to do something properly.
Nice one thanks David! Glad they help an experienced kiter like yourself!
I can listen to this guy all day and I don't mean in a weird way. Explains so nicely.
Haha thanks Trevor! :)
Great video. Been kiting for 13 years but still enjoyed watching this. Unbelievable looking beach, no one else around.
Cheers Kevin :)
Ya haha you know whats funny, we actually love having other kiters out tho! Always on the lookout for other "friends" haha, kiting is great for that! maybe we'll cya around one day, Thanks for the comment
~Flukes Kitesurfing
Looks like fun! Hello bucket list
haha nice one! Put it at the start of the list :)
Yes sir thank you i’ve been watching your videos ever since I found you on TH-cam man and I’ve learned so so much you’re so informative. I’ve looked at probably hundreds of different videos on learning how to kite surfing and this and that and none of them are as thorough as yours so thank you very much.❤❤
Oh awesome thanks mate I appreciate it!
Sei bravo veramente . Pure che ho difficoltà con certe parole tecniche in inglese .... si capisce bene quello che vuoi trasmettere . Bravo bravo
Man ... you explain every step so easily, thinking of going back to the sport because of you !,
Cheers brother... from Nashville Tennessee!!!
Cheers mate thanks for the comment!
stay stoked & let us know how you go :)
These field /beach exercises are tremendously helpful. Thank you.
awesome!
Thanks for the tips. I tried kitesurfing 5 years ago but got really frustrated at al those failed waterstarts and then quit. Might give that beachstart a try next summer, see if I can practice this a lot on land.
You might consider "cross training" with waterskiiing. Assuming you develop competent kite mastery, the watersport that I think most similar to kites surfing is waterskiing, where you are towed by a power boat. When you water ski, that "initial" pull and stand-up to ski is a basic skill to master. Utilizing that pulling force with coordination to get on your feet quickly is the key.
Fantastic tutorials! Learning more than lessons I had with local instructors... Nicely done!
Awesome Alex!
Now I want to teach my son to kitesurf and your videos give me a very good reference. Thanks!
Oh awesome! Yeah have fun!
Superb tuition. I especially love the advice to practise water-starts on dry land, judging exactly how much pull it's going to take to get you up - as you take a "bite" out of the wind window and then park it again - without having to cope initially with being tossed about in the ocean, swallowing mouthfuls of salt water. Thanks so much.
Going to get lessons soon I watched your video on the basics and lingo. (Will watch again before classes) but I’m binge watching these videos I can’t wait to see if this is for me. And these videos are definitely making me feel more confident! Definitely subscribed now!
Nice! Have fun! Thanks for subscribing!
Top marks Luke! All about that muscle memory before getting on the water.
Thanks Bryan!
I've seen people kite surfing all the time on the beach and it looks so intimidating, this makes it seem very approachable, going to buy my first set and give it a go!
Get some instruction and you’ll love it
Yes, so much fun! Worth doing 100% :)
My third lesson is today, this is great extra knowledge, lots of thinking & coordination, it is not as easy as it looks. THANKYOU !!🙏🙏
where abouts did you get your lessons? im also looking to get my first lessons in nsw au this comin monday and tuesday for 2 hours for each day so see how i go.
Great! keep us updated on your progress!
@@alexer7514 Nice one Alex! Let us know how you progress too!
@@FlukesKitesurfing thanks mate really appreciated your videos watched them all.! do you still give lessons? if so where are you located?
There’s a great kite surfing spot nearby my house I’m tempted to try it it seems like a constant arm workout though right? like can you not take a break at all🤔 I think I’d get tired within 10 minutes
Luke, thanks for the video. It is very fun to watch. You brings such a great energy. Great tips. It is so overwhelming for beginners to handle so many things.
You are a great teacher mate ! Thanks for that buddy! 🍻
Thanks mate! Glad you liked it!
Mate, this is very inspiring and a great set of tips. Appreciate taking personal time off to make the videos. Good Work
Happy it helped mate! We love making videos, so we are just happy to share the info :)
Luke !. It's a pleasure watch your tutorials over and over again, and much more when I have got everything ready to get into the water and there's 0 wind speed !!!!!!. At least, I'm refreshing all the techniques I'm supposed to do when the wind pick s up! . Regards!. Pablo from Argentina
Thanks Pablo! Great you find the useful! Have fun out ether! Hope the wind has picked up :)
I also thought of training on the beach. thank you for suggesting that. that's a great video
This is awesome, 2 yrs later & your video is still relevant and helping new comers like me!
That was probably the most clearly and well explained video I've seen yet. Thank you very much.
Perfect ! Thanks Ethan
Great advice mate! Especially the last one! Gonna work on that
Nice one! :)
That's it. I never flew the kite in my life but i buying one tomorrow and going in the water.. lol.. great video..
Thanks, Luke..buddy, nice..love that power band.
Thanks Teddy!
Excellent practical tips, same goes for the delivery. Well done.
Dude I love your videos and your style you have taught me so very much thank you and god bless you
I appreciate that! Thanks :)
I am doing board stars now, makes a lot of sense to understand power ratio to get on board you could say will put this into perspective, thank you
Thanks for detail instructions
No worries!
I’m a newbie to kite surfing. You gave me confidence to get started. Thanks brother..
Amazing=Again Thank you very very much
Your Information is savety comes first =i Practice outside=thank you 👍greetings from Germany
Perfect! :)
Love this video...thanks from Mauritius....
Awesome! we love Mauritius! Glad you enjoyed it!
I hope there are more instructor like him !!thank you for the vid !!
thanks bro, u made it look very exciting and easy
for sure! Have fun out there
Thankyou so much! You explain it in such a nice way, I can’t wait to practice again when there is enough wind. Just bought my first kiteset 👏🏼🤍🏄🏽♀️
woohoo! That's so exciting!
Let us know how you go :)
~Flukes kitesurfing
So a year later, what do you think about it now?
Your beginner lessons are great. Thanks!!
Hello fluke, I'm just starting kitesurfing. Your tips are very useful to me. Thank you makes it easier for me to start on the water. I hope so. Greetings from Germany Rico
Cheers Rico! keep us posted how you're going :)
hey rico wo kites du?
Fabiën Soyer
Hallo Fabiên
Ich Kite in Holland.
nice ich auch!! (ps bin ja auch niederländer) in workum? ich mache es auch noch noch nicht so lang. wohne in Einbeck(mitten in deutschland) nähe göttingen ist auch ein end fahren. fahre dann meisten über die wochenenden
Ja cool
Ich habe meinen Kurs in Workum gemacht. Ich muss aber noch eine Menge üben. Besonders den Wasserstart.
Ich fahre öfters nach Holland.
Grüsse
Thank you so much, I am going to try these exercises.
absolutely on bro!!!
haha thanks mate !
Just Gold.
Thanks
Cheers mate thanks for the comment!
~flukes kitesurfing
Merci mate! It s very nice to spend time for the beginners like me, very inspiring,you look like a cool dude, I ll see you I ll pay you a pint! Thanks from France
Cheers mate :)
thanks for the comment
~Flukes Kitesurfing
Love your instruction videos!
Awesome thanks :) Glad you like them!
Super helpful! Thanks for making this!
Jonathan Lin great glad you found it helpful
Great series of videos. Well paced, with good explanations and tips. Thanks a lot Luke!
Great lesson. Thanks
Thanks Mark!
Im going to give it a try, thanks for the tips.
Awesome let us know how you go :)
@@FlukesKitesurfing ive started with a small kite on the beach just to get used to flying the kite. I then moved up to a full size kite in 20 knot winds, needless to say i ate Sand a few times, I'm just getting used to leaning back and having the kite pull me and jumping on the beach, I'm yet to strap on a board, I'll try that soon.
You do such a great job in your explanations. I am planning on taking lessons, but i do best if i could understand the concepts in my head 1st as much as possible. Could u do a video on just the details of how one would move the bar, what & how to move the bar with our hands in changing the kite in all the difference location or power zones( 12 oclock, 11, 1, 3, 9, ...etc). The speed, amt of tilting of the bar in all of these transitions...just how to control the kite in order to be able to fly the kite, keep it on the air, but in a manageable way. I hope i am making sense. It would be great for those who wants to start!!!
Another great video. 👍
Stoked to hear! thanks for the comment :)
Sheet out n let climb.....good one!!
This is brilliant 👏 thank you
Thanks Laurence!
such solid clear instructions well done man thanks so much
You do a realy good job and i will start with kite surfing tomorrow, thank you
Having my first lesson as a newbie tomorrow and this and your concepts video are awesome. Less daunted now!
Welcome to the Kite Community!
stoked to hear :)
Let us know how you go
~Flukes Kitesurfing
he didn't make it.... 😪
Plagued with light or no wind for months (unless I am busy with work) I’ve done a couple of sessions like this on the of late with my Reedin in 7-8 knots of wind. With a little tuning my 14 pulls fairly hard and will drag my 104kg across the sand easily. Even kite loops are a lot of fun I very light wind.
Tip: wear booties. You will have lass worry about dragging your heels through the sand and will protect you somewhat. You never know what is buried just below the surface.
Hey Bear, yeah good idea to have some booties on. Or even flat shoes if you're planning on not heading to the water.
Hi there, brilliant videos, I've never flown a surf kite and looking at your bar system, its back line trim shift, what is the difference to the front line trim pilot, cheers 👍
Cheers mate glad you enjoy the channel :)
Yup your right! This bar is Rear line trim, the major difference to a front line trim is where the trim is located.
Front line Trim is usually above the bar, so you reach forward/above you to the adjustable lines. Where this Stick Shift Bar from O.R, or Duotuone has a similar one, there is a knob at the end of the bar you use to wind in the rear lines or let them out.
Now that we've tried this rear line trim there's no going back haha :) love it!
Let us know how you go or which bar you decide on :)
~Flukes Kitesurfing
Flukes Kitesurfing is rear line better, I’m gonna purchase a trainer kite and practice in our large field before I go near water, I like the ocean rodeo bar system and the session 3 harness, so may crack on with that. The only thing I’m unsure is the kite size, we have between 15 and 30 mph in shore winds so maybe a 10 metre ?
@@ProjectCamper Perfect! Ya well done, 10m would be great i reckon!
as for bars, both are excellent :) but I'd say go for the rear line trim- Shift Bar. Having the option to adjust the throw by moving the stopper ball is awesome. haha there's no going back to front line trims for us now!
oceanrodeo.com/bars/shift/
Let us know how you go :)
Great presentation, I like your style! Would love to see some videos about transitioning from getting up in a water start to cruising, particularly in lighter winds!
Hey Michele, thanks :) and yes, they are on the list! Once we are back in Aus we will make heaps more videos :)
Thanks mate I’m new to it and I need as much help as I can get, great tips
Happy to help mate! :)
Dude, you're a great teacher!!
Trying to backstall in heavy wind. Learning to fly.
Hey Rota, hope you are having fun with it. It will be very difficult and potentially dangerous to stall in high wind. best to wait until its light to try that :)
Thanks, great video. I'll try out those tips ASAP.
awesome!
You are badass!.....ty for the short skirt instruction.......!
You are really genius..
Thank you so much
cheers mate thanks for the comment :)
~Flukes Kitesurfing
I'm going to learn how to do this, thank you for the info. You explain things very clearly:)
Excellent video. Thanks! Clear, simple and very well made. Keep up the great work.
Love your style of teaching 👍💪🤙
Thanks so much @flukes 😀
For sure Harry!
Good videos mate thanks 👍🏻
Cheers mate thanks for the comment :)
~Flukeskitesurfing
Excellent thanks.
No worries!
hi man thank you for these good videos
i never flied a kite but i very much want to
your videos are very clear and helpful
Great video... thank you. should we practice with kits like Prism Tantrum 220 or 250 to learn or just buy the actual kite for serfing?
could you please gave me some info about the right kit to buy! I'm very new at this! thanks🙏
Thank you for them tips. Great help !!!
Which Kite and harness will get me going..... and be able to use the harness with a bigger kite later on?
yeah best to just get a real harness for riding as you wont use the trainer for long if you get one :)
Is that the Ocean Rodeo Stick shift bar looking for that bar you got but can't find it might go with the stick shift or the duotone click bar
Hey Gus, yeah mate its the OR stick shift. they have been hard to get! Lots of people buying them up recently,. worth it of you can get one :)
Thank you very much.
Thankyou so much!
Foot position. Up wind and down wind. I like left foot forward. Is there a difference ?
Yes you can ride either way. Most "regular stance" riders will ride left foot forward when going to the left, and ride switch (right foot forward) when riding to the right. It is possible to not switch, but it means you ride toeside one direction which can get tiring.
Been practicing on beach many times after a few lessons. Like flying a plane logging my hours on the bar. Makes it so much easier when you go back in the water😀
Haha, exactly! Great to hear it mate! I actually have a great time flying on the beach.. lots of fun to be had and good muscle memory to develop :)
LUKE !! I love your videos - THANK YOU !! They are so clear and informative I am learning so much (and am an intermediate 12 years in !!) Love the back stall explanation, i still struggle with adjusting the trim when i am on the water (I now have a North Click bar which i love and has helped me so much, and I imagine the Ocean Rodeo is the same, it looks nice!!) And practicing starts i agree with, i did the same in one of my first lessons with a French instructor in Taiba, Brazil, and he did the same with me, once i had 10 perfect stand ups he let me onto the water, and hey presto i was up straight away. Like you say make sure you choose your location well first, many places I have kited wouldn't be safe to that, but that what common sense is for!! Thanks for all this great content and allowing us some of our own common sense... PS Francis great camera work !!
Hey Ben, oh that's great to hear! Thanks for the comment and feedback we appreciate it :)
Hi Ben, does it take that much time to be good at kiting?
Very helpful explanation of backstalling. And I wish someone had explained to me like you did how to practice the water start on the beach. Also, why you need to keep a bit of pull on the upper line when holding the kite at 45. Thanks!
Thanks Fulvio! Glad it helped! To answer your question, it is because when you have the kite on its side (side of the wind window) it will naturally fall. If you let go of the bar, or even hold the bar straight, it will drop. So you must keep a little steering pressure on the top hand to keep the kite stable in the same spot. Thanks, Luke
Yes, I meant that your explanation in the video about the upper line pull when on 45 degrees was very clear and helpful. I got it right away! There are so many variables to kite and line and bar behavior when the kite is in the air, and it takes a while to grok them all.
oh haha, got ya! :)Thanks
hey mate thanks a lot for the video. this helped me a lot
Awesome! Glad to hear it
Your vids are the best thanks
Very very helpful.
Awesome!
Curious about the kite bridal quad lines or two.? Cheers
This is a 4 line kite. The 2 front lines attach to the bridals at the front. :)
nice - thanks for the video... off to the beach!
Great Video -TNX very much - do more like this - Ur a great instructor just right *****
Hey thanks Ronny! I appreciate that! and yes, heaps more videos... One every Sunday and Wednesday!
Great video I’m new to your channel I’m looking to get into the sport what kite would you recommend me .
Thank you
Great tips mate, even for a more experienced kiter, its worth refreshing the basics
Excellent Video for learners ...
Lol nice 👍 I was doing just just like you’re saying powering up the kite and the kite was fallowing down did not think about it that you wanted the ppower up the kite lol
Excellence instructions
Thanks Radu! yeah its a common one.. Glad to have helped!
Which kite and bar r u using? It seems very easy to handle it
Ya this gear is great and your right, super easy to handle! Would highly recommend.
Using the Ocean Rodeo Roam which is their wave kite with the OR Shift Bar
oceanrodeo.com/product/shift/
Happy to answer any more questions about gear :)
Great tips ! I’m ready for summer!
Thank you
Many thanks great tips
Very good video, cheers mate!