Before you take a lesson, I'd recommend learning how to fly a trainer
kite. I used to work at a kiteboard shop and the people who could
already fly a kite, were always much better off and progressed further
in their kiteboard lesson. Here's some good info on trainer kites
<http://www.mackiteboarding.com/trainerkite.htm>

Have fun and good luck!


--- In kitesurf@yahoogroups.com, "gkelsmith" <gkelsmith@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I saw a video reg kitesurf..and was amazed w/ it. Checking out if
> anyone could provide me w/ tips on how to start..Im planning to go to
> LA..are there any groups or person who's authorized to teach how to
> kitesurf there?
>
> thanks!!
> keLLy
>



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