Kiteboarding/Kitesurfing?

[fredfarmer]

I know it's probably a long shot, but does anyone here kiteboard? I just bought a board, 14 meter kite and a 3 meter trainer kite. I am looking to get lessons but the few folks that give them here in DFW seem to be booked until next year. I know that it depends on the wind, so I might have to wait until the fall.
Anyone here participate in this sport/hobby?

[95ragtop]

I just found out about this at work, some 45 year old guy was talking about it. Sport is expensive to get started but looks like loads of fun.

[Chopped54]

There is always quite a few of them off Dalrock on Lake Ray Hubbard.

[fredfarmer]

It's not too bad if you go used. I got this complete setup for $500. The 14 meter kite might be a bit much for a n00b but that is part of the reason I am looking for someone to show me how to kitesurf.

I guess I will have to take a trip down to Padre and take some lessons there.

[Chas_svo]

There is usually a group on Benbrook. I've never tried it, but would if I could get a cheap startup.

It looked damn fun.

[95ragtop]

The guy I talked to recommended lessons, bad shit can happen if you don't know what your doing. Why would you take lessons in Padre? That's a 10 hour drive. Is there not anything closer?

[dsrtuckteezy]

i did it a few times in maui....kind of a crazy feeling being lifted out of the water with a strong up-draft....was fun and will try it again soon

[josh9167]

I started getting into it when I lived in Florida and lessons are a must. A buddy of mine and I thought we could just do the trainer kites and then move on to the bigger ones...he ended up getting drug down the beach about 50 yards because he freaked out and pulled the bar instead of letting go when a big gust came. I stopped when i moved to Texas and now that I live in New Hampshire I probably won't do it again any time soon.

I've got a pretty decent cabrinha kite and board I'll sell pretty cheap if anyone is interested.

[fredfarmer]

That is why I posted this thread. I cannot find anyone local to give me lessons and I was hoping someone here was into the sport so they could help me learn. The only thing I can think of now is to go down to Padre and take lessons there.

What is the size of the kite? Does it come with the bar and or harness? How old is it?

[DFWTruewindKiteboarding]

I know it's probably a long shot, but does anyone here kiteboard? I just bought a board, 14 meter kite and a 3 meter trainer kite. I am looking to get lessons but the few folks that give them here in DFW seem to be booked until next year. I know that it depends on the wind, so I might have to wait until the fall.
Anyone here participate in this sport/hobby?

PM sent

[fredfarmer]

Replied!

[racrguy]

PM sent

I have no idea what this person's intentions are...

[fredfarmer]

Whatever it was, they never followed up with me...

[DFWTruewindKiteboarding]

Apologies

Whatever it was, they never followed up with me...

I was on a rock climbing trip without cell coverage, but with plenty of rain

I'll send over the info to your email address.

[fredfarmer]

No sweat man, hope ya had fun. I will follow up with you later today when I have some more time to check out what you sent.