I have just started out myself, have read loads on the Internet, got dvd's ect... and have just had my first kitesurfing lesson with "KA Kitesurfing". After Reading and watching DVDs I thought I was getting the sport sussed, and could possibly do without the lessons..... but thank god I didn't. Even setting up a 9m kite is a little worrying when it's your first time, and that's the easy bit. Launching it is another matter. Kev (instructor) explains everything really well, will put you at ease, and makes all the "boring" safety stuff interesting. I had a days lesson, bargain at £99, and by the end of the day, I was bodydragging downwind. This was a lot further progression than I expected. The only problem now is........ I really want another lesson!!!
Hope this proves helpful for anyone new like myself, and this is the best place to spend the first of your pennies!!!!

Chris

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Very Good Advice There Chris, It's a mine field for you the fun has just started, I'm 10 months into it and still learn lessons everytime I go out.

Anyone thinking of doing a bit of D.I.Y - Diven't bother and get proper lessons, in the long run they will pay for them selves and you may survive with all your limbs in tact.

Dem Bones.

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hiya guys is their some where near northumberland that i could get a lesson ???

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http://www.kitesurfinglessons.co.uk/

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John,
Reference to the opening post, i had my lesson at beadnell bay. I cannot recommend Kev enough.

Chris

thank for that ill give him a ring and sort some thing out cheers