What size trainer kite should I get?

Trainer kites typically range in size from 1m to 5m. The bigger the trainer kite, the more powerful it is. Larger kites (3m and up) fly very smoothly and feel more like a kiteboard kite compared to the fast-turning and zippy small kites.

What is a trainer kite?

A trainer kite is a smaller kite designed to learn to master the control of a kite, without the power and dangers of a full-sized kitesurfing kite. There are 2 types of trainer kites on the market: the 2 lines* or the 4 lines.

Can you kitesurf with a trainer kite?

Trainer kites have been designed for kiteboarding beginners. Learn how to kiteboard with a safe and easy-to-control kite. A trainer kite is always a smart investment, and it will get you into kiteboarding quite quickly.

Do I need kiteboarding lessons?

Do you need lessons? Yes. Any kitesurfer who respects the sport will agree that beginner lessons are essential. As well as getting you up and riding as soon as possible, a good instructor will furnish you with essential safety know-how and procedures.

Can you use a trainer kite on water?

LAND & WATER USE Kiteboarding and kitesurfing trainer kites that are water relaunchable allow you to practice training exercises both on the land and in the water, expanding your learning experience. These are excellent kites for learning kiteboarding and snowkiting.

Can you surf with a trainer kite?

Can you ride with a trainer kite?

It is equipped with an inflation pump, a control bar, and 15-meter lines, allowing you to ride just like a regular kitesurfing kite. The trainer kite review has been updated on April 20, 2021.

How do you start a trainer kite by yourself?

Self-Launching A Trainer Kite Unpack your trainer kite and lay it on the ground so the underside of the kite faces upwards with the trailing edge into the wind. If you weight down the trailing edge of the kite as you unroll it on the ground, it will help keep it from flapping around in the wind.

How does a trainer kite work?

Almost all trainer kites are designed for practicing your kite skills on land and most trainer kites have an “open-cell ram-air” design. Once the kite contacts the water, it stays in the water.

What wind speed is needed for kitesurfing?

about 12 mph
Minimum Wind Speeds Requirements In general, a kiteboarder needs about 12 mph of wind to get up and ride. Lighter riders can ride upwind in less wind, while heavier riders (over 200 pounds) will need to ride at 15 mph.

Can I use my wakeboard for kiteboarding?

The answer is yes, you can use a wakeboard, but it will have its limitations, this is why their are many dual directional kiteboards springing up on the market. Here are some things to consider when deciding to use your wakeboard.

What is the difference between kiteboarding and kitesurfing?

There is no difference between Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing and both terms are used interchangeably to refer to the same water sport in which a player sails or floats on water waves with the force or power of a flying kite. While Kiteboarding is the name more popular across North America,…

Is kiteboarding the same as kitesurfing?

“Kiteboarding” and “kitesurfing” are different names for the same sport. “Kiteboarding” is more widely used in the U.S. and the term “kitesurfing” is used commonly used outside the U.S. They both describe using a kite to pull you along on a board. Although, some may say “kitesurfing” is when you are riding an actual surfboard behind a kite.

Trainer kites are much smaller than full-size kites. The purpose is to learn to handle a smaller kite before you advance to a larger kite. As you can imagine, the consequences of making common beginner errors on a small trainer kite is very different than making the same errors on a much larger, more powerful kite.