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Kiteboarding: Want to start

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Slush
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Kiteboarding looks like a lot of fun, but I have no clue on how much it cost, how hard it is to learn, or how to start it. Anyone here on NS kiteboard?

I would like to know what I should do to start, what I should buy, how much it might cost, how to do it (if anyone knows some helpful videos)

should I go somewhere to take lessons? I live in Upstate NY, by Lake Ontario, so I'm not sure there are any. I see people do it at the beach.

Anything is appreciated! Thanks!
Feb 17 2014 7:32PM
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Slush
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Any idea if a used kite would be a good idea?

thanks for the input
Feb 17 2014 7:45PM
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orangecrush23
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For starters, its pretty much guaranteed you are going to need a few lessons (Kiteboarding is harder than it looks). Depending on where you live, go to your local shop ( or look for a shop at the closest beach town to you) and ask about used kites. Most shops sell used kites and the can help you find the right kite.
Feb 17 2014 7:48PM
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Bmo.
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Just went today, its soooooooo fun!

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Feb 17 2014 7:56PM
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Bmo.
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also feel free to join us here

NS Kite and wake family
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342414062529205/
Feb 17 2014 7:57PM
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howlongcanausern
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buy a trainer kite.

learn to launch, not tangle the lines, land, and the power window
Feb 17 2014 8:15PM
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SSteezle
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bump, looking for used gear for this season
Apr 14 2015 9:42AM
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no_steeze
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SourSteezlebump, looking for used gear for this season


Check out ikitesurf classifieds for the cheapest gear. You can buy a beat to shit board but be wary buying a used kite unless it's from a reputable seller. Ideally you want to get demo kites from shops or schools since they'll be better about fixing the kite if you buy it and immediately blow out the LE or find a tear in it which has happened to me a couple times.

OP if you're still looking to get some info feel free to PM me. I'm an instructor and I can give you some tips for getting started
Apr 14 2015 12:40PM
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Bmo.
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I've got a 2014 LF envy 7m and a slingshot board for sale
Apr 14 2015 2:20PM
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SSteezle
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bump. OP did you end up getting into it? I'm stoked, had some really good days this year and fall's coming up with good wind!
Aug 20 2015 10:35PM
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