How to Kitesurf: Waterstart Tutorial 2017

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • The tutorial looks at the waterstart. It's designed to help people taking lessons, not replace lessons.
    We look at kite control, body position, board control and typical mistakes to be aware of.
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  • @kitesurfcollege
    @kitesurfcollege  3 роки тому +7

    Access our playlist to watch all tutorials in order:
    ua-cam.com/play/PL41dAinz_9ZeaG5FJ_XU8vyBAE_HL_Cgl.html

  • @willosswk2572
    @willosswk2572 3 роки тому +119

    I haven’t even been kiteboarding yet and now I feel confident in my water start

    • @kalcasci
      @kalcasci 3 місяці тому

      Good luck :)

  • @gomethrius
    @gomethrius 4 роки тому +54

    This 5 minutes of video was 100 times more helpful than a $300 lesson I stupidly paid for. Thanks!🙏🏼

    • @SirBender
      @SirBender 3 роки тому +4

      Then you took the lesson in the wrong school! Normally a course takes 1 week and you learn everything about rules on water, weather, wind and then the technique How to kite.

  • @besmalebsir1640
    @besmalebsir1640 Рік тому +6

    I did a waterstart session today, and I wish I had watched your tutorial before, thank you,it's by far the best tutorials 💯

  • @pku2222
    @pku2222 4 роки тому +29

    By far the best instructions (in person or on video) I've seen on the nuts-and-bolts of water start. I'm still a newb and waterstarting has always seemed to involve a bit of "black magic" and luck. Many instructors and fellow kiters have said it's just a matter of practice and you'll get it eventually. Probably. However, I've always thought it is better to understand the physics and precise timing and control of various maneuvers, power and body positions in order to execute a successful waterstart in all kinds of conditions. Without that understanding you might wind up practicing the wrong things over and over again. This video breaks down all of that (yeah, all that happen under two-freaking-seconds!) Appreciate it!

  • @maxyoon2520
    @maxyoon2520 4 роки тому +5

    Only after I've experience few sessions, now I understand why this video is so awesome.

  • @ralucajianu614
    @ralucajianu614 6 років тому +20

    I'm a beginner and find your tutorials brilliant for complementing the practical lessons! Love the step by step, simple and logical explanations, thank you for your efforts!!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому +2

      Thanks, we're trying to cover everything to help people taking lessons.

  • @dklox
    @dklox 7 років тому +73

    Congrats on making this great video. Though the previous one on water starts was very helpful, this one is better yet. This is the way every kitesurfing learning video should be produced.

  • @houseofdyer
    @houseofdyer 7 років тому +7

    Seriously, guys. You make the best tutorials. One quick thing is super-emphasize is to make small corrections with your board (not your kite)

  • @lorenzom9022
    @lorenzom9022 5 років тому +9

    Congratulations for this video; it's very helpful and clear!

  • @dpwild328
    @dpwild328 7 років тому +36

    This is the best water start video I have seen! Great job!!

  • @bubblerings
    @bubblerings 3 роки тому +1

    Your Simulator style is Genius!!... with Power areas and controls, WoWWWW!!! The best! -Cheers!!

  • @SimpleGuitarTabsYoutube
    @SimpleGuitarTabsYoutube 2 роки тому

    As a struggling beginner, i'd say the thing that helped me the most was pointing the nose of the board in the direction of the kite pull when you dive it. Obviously without putting weight on that front foot and diving the nose under. I always saw people riding sideways (crosswind) and thought 'oh so i just dive the kite and go sideways'. Go downwind towards the kite pull first, then turn crosswind 😄

  • @chriscaahbaugh2246
    @chriscaahbaugh2246 Рік тому

    Dude these are awesome!!a Just picking kiteing back up after 20 years away and these videos are lifesavers

  • @bearlemley
    @bearlemley 4 роки тому +1

    Really nice drone work seeing the kite and the rider in the frame. It is great that it is high enough resolution to see what the rider is doing with the bar. Good job.

  • @roncougar1
    @roncougar1 5 років тому +3

    Definitely taking your advise and going to apply it on my next session

  • @torstillo
    @torstillo 6 років тому +2

    Very good explanations. I see my own mistakes and will try better. Thank you very much for this tutorial!

  • @pauljohnson44
    @pauljohnson44 5 років тому

    Thanks for your video. It's been a big help in learning to kitesurf

  • @zemmelke
    @zemmelke 6 років тому +6

    This was really helpful. Thank you

  • @jajacyno
    @jajacyno 4 роки тому +1

    real good tutorial recommend. Im kite surf instructor and always show to my student before the lessons highly recommended.

  •  4 роки тому

    Really great video! I can't wait for my first water starts!

  • @tomfuller.
    @tomfuller. 6 років тому +4

    The best board start video on you tube, great work as always Alex :)

  • @dimnax
    @dimnax 5 років тому +2

    Great video !! Very helpful for begginers !

  • @mattsenior2449
    @mattsenior2449 7 років тому +3

    Good job - always clear and the perfect water helps too!

  • @Nadia-18
    @Nadia-18 5 років тому +1

    Vraiment bon tutoriel. Really good tutorial. This is very easy to understand, well explained ! Thank you so much for this.

  • @alexandrete835
    @alexandrete835 7 років тому +9

    Amazing tuto, best available on the internet.

  • @Dowell318
    @Dowell318 7 місяців тому

    It's not fair! You make it look so easy! I can't hardly get up on my board, but I suspect that's because my foot straps are too small. Getting some new ones soon. God you make it look easy - it's not!!! This is HARD!!! lol.

  • @rfjgmail3452
    @rfjgmail3452 6 років тому

    Well presented video and a great help - thanks

  • @valeriamartinez1490
    @valeriamartinez1490 Рік тому

    Thank you for this excellent tutorial, itbis the best that I see

  • @arthurleonepimenta2266
    @arthurleonepimenta2266 4 роки тому

    Awesome! Thank you very much. Cheers from Brasil

  • @zeworldadventures
    @zeworldadventures 6 років тому

    Alex.great great vid. didn't realize it was you till I heard your voice. keep them coming. cheers

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому

      Thanks Bertrand. Yes this channel is all me and Christie. How's it going? Are you living in Cabarete still?

  • @VitorRezegue
    @VitorRezegue 7 років тому

    Gotta love these videos!

  • @MatheusSKTBuzios
    @MatheusSKTBuzios 4 роки тому +2

    Your videos are just amazing. It has been helping to draw the wind window during the class, easier to memorize for beginner students.
    5 stars

  • @foadysfah
    @foadysfah 7 років тому

    Perfect tutorials, thank you so much!

  • @boldandfunny
    @boldandfunny 5 років тому +1

    Great video.I'd love to see a second advanced part of this to show how to waterstart and ride in light wind. Concentrating on better power diving and moving kite more efficiently in light winds, trimming the kite for light winds may be. Obviously the board handling can be slightly different too? Common mistakes and problems in light wind and how to work around them - may be?
    Just a thought.

  • @stephensinnhuber8401
    @stephensinnhuber8401 7 років тому +1

    another excellent video

  • @maxflo6978
    @maxflo6978 2 роки тому

    Best tutorial seen yet

  • @KatrinBaver
    @KatrinBaver 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great explanation 👍

  • @matthewalan59
    @matthewalan59 2 роки тому +1

    I am just a beginner. For me it is really important to steer the kite aggressively enough to get a hard pull while the kite is still quite high. This pulls me nicely up out of the water. If the power comes at a low angle, then I just skid along the water because the vertical component of the force is just too small in comparison to the horizontal component. I noticed that my instructor was always up on his feet before the kite dipped down below 45 degrees.

  • @josephhiggins7871
    @josephhiggins7871 7 років тому

    Finding these videos vey helpful thanks Dude.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому

      Thanks Joseph. I'm making a complete playlist to help people with their lessons. I'll be finishing this in the next couple of months: ua-cam.com/play/PL41dAinz_9Zd54PL1rxKlvNp-aRVWyCyE.html

  • @elvirafausten3395
    @elvirafausten3395 6 років тому

    Super footage! Good explanation!!!!

  • @StephanBohr
    @StephanBohr 7 років тому

    best tutorial I've seen so far

  • @AA-cw7ql
    @AA-cw7ql 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Video!

  • @LaurieR100
    @LaurieR100 7 років тому +10

    Awesome video with the graphics and drone footage. Best ones out there

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому +5

      Thankyou, my new laptop, drone and camera help a lot. I'm releasing a complete video manual with this new footage.

    • @runic641
      @runic641 7 років тому

      Laurie Robinson Great video! What laptop configuration are you using?

  • @adamc4155
    @adamc4155 9 місяців тому

    I got the water start part down, can get up to my feet but now im practicing shifting the direction of my board to have less resistance facing downwind! Wind was also dying a little and i was on a 5m kite when i probably couldve been flying a 7m!

  • @kropka1794
    @kropka1794 6 років тому

    Great video, this weekend I'll see how much I really learnt;)

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому

      How did it go?

    • @kropka1794
      @kropka1794 6 років тому

      Kite-Surf-College Tutorials and Tricks
      haha, thanx for asking, no wind last weekend in Charleston SC:(

  • @thenemluk
    @thenemluk 7 років тому

    great tutorial

  • @humbletrack5448
    @humbletrack5448 3 роки тому

    very good mate!

  • @ronaldhb1
    @ronaldhb1 7 років тому

    great video my friend gracias !

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому

      Thanks Ronald, I'm making a sequence of tutorials to help people learn:
      ua-cam.com/video/_XGb2LmLEnI/v-deo.html

  • @felixbrandau4751
    @felixbrandau4751 3 роки тому

    Best kite videos Periode

  • @omarzinhoneto
    @omarzinhoneto 3 роки тому

    Great job! Thanks

  • @eliasharmelin9038
    @eliasharmelin9038 6 років тому

    very helpful!

  • @florentpoujaudlecam9803
    @florentpoujaudlecam9803 6 років тому

    Thanks for the video ;-)

  • @user-xl5wh2xt1d
    @user-xl5wh2xt1d 4 роки тому

    Where was this video shot? It looks like a great place to take some kiteboarding lessons

  • @Chaseaction-outdoor-activities
    @Chaseaction-outdoor-activities 6 років тому +1

    thanks!!

  • @TheLiquidPeace
    @TheLiquidPeace 4 роки тому

    great tips

  • @unaluv88
    @unaluv88 4 роки тому

    What is better, starting powed, half powered or depowered? I had problems starting the kite fully depowered, it hadnt any tension on the bar

  • @GaetanoCrisci
    @GaetanoCrisci 7 років тому +2

    Great video, thank you!!!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому

      Gaetano Crisci thanks

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому +1

      Gaetano Crisci is the sound clear / loud enough?

    • @GaetanoCrisci
      @GaetanoCrisci 7 років тому +1

      yes perfect and very Pro video, a new video on the upwind riding stance would be very appreciated

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому +1

      Thanks, I'll try and cover that. I have lots of new material coming out the next couple of months.

    • @usuariouser224
      @usuariouser224 7 років тому

      helpful.thanks a lot.

  • @A-fl1ln
    @A-fl1ln 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @nayidede
    @nayidede Рік тому

    do you think this is a sport that we can learn from tutorial videos or taking course/private lesson is mandatory?

  • @Hindukushsailing
    @Hindukushsailing 7 років тому +4

    I am watching all these videos in prep for actual lessons. I want to know what is going on and why and self practice in my living room. Your vids really give good body mechanics advice on the how and why aspect. This will help me save money and get more out of each live lesson. Could you maybe produce a lesson on what good used gear looks like. I see the clearance gear from the last years are a good deal. When buying a board if it was a quality board then it most likely still is. Kites that is what I would like to learn about when buying used. I want to get a kit together without breaking the bank. I will probably mix and match with an emphasis on quality with bargain prices, I hunt. I like Naish and I see Slingshot a lot and Liquid Force?? What are your thoughts on gear and the build quality. Your making a difference and keep up the good work, good day.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому +2

      I'm going to make an equipment selection guide soon. It will explain the different kite shapes and who they are suitable for. I would recommend one of the more established kite brands for sure, Core, slingshot, cabrinha etc. There are many relatively new brands, who maybe have move in from other sports, and their equipment doesn't last well and has poor flying characteristics.

    • @Hindukushsailing
      @Hindukushsailing 7 років тому

      KiteSurfCo Tutorials Tips and More Thanks for the info will wait to see your new video,

    • @TheKiterKiter
      @TheKiterKiter 6 років тому

      Did i missed it or didnt you have time to do that vid? =)

  • @Vibracanaltv
    @Vibracanaltv 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @mrhogei
    @mrhogei Рік тому

    Is this more less expensive than wakeboarding? By how much?

  • @v10moped
    @v10moped 3 роки тому +1

    This video has taught me that apparently, female kiteboarders can do no wrong.

  • @jonathanchia515
    @jonathanchia515 7 років тому

    That looks like a great venue to practice for beginners.. not much waves.. where is this?

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому

      This is Aruba, has some nice spots and very reliable wind - but actually the main spot in the video has a lot of rocks and reef very close downwind, which means it's not ideal for beginners. If you make a mistake, you could run into these hazards quickly. We mainly use it as there's not much to fly the drone into nearby.

  • @GrumpyOldMan9
    @GrumpyOldMan9 4 роки тому

    Is there any other start than a waterstart ??

  • @haustimp
    @haustimp 5 місяців тому +1

    Tenerife kitesurfing learners?! 🙌

  • @alpcan3264
    @alpcan3264 2 роки тому

    Please add how to put your foot onto board while controlling the kite to this video

  • @claudiajuegoscat1356
    @claudiajuegoscat1356 3 роки тому

    hola soy claudia juegos cat soy una de tus suscriptoras

  • @AllenHanPR
    @AllenHanPR 3 роки тому

    Don't plan on kite surfing, but no idea why i'm learning this.

  • @erictjie-hq7tr
    @erictjie-hq7tr 3 роки тому +1

    theoritically easy, but practiclly takes time

  • @jakob2746
    @jakob2746 3 роки тому

    what is that place in the video? really wanna go there

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 роки тому

      Hi Jakob. That's baby beach Aruba. Often kiters get kicked out but sometimes you can kite there. Even if you do get kicked out, Boca Grande beach is just around the corner from there.

  • @AA-cw7ql
    @AA-cw7ql 6 місяців тому

  • @juliemachen2421
    @juliemachen2421 6 років тому

    Why cant I see this? I can hear it but no visual...??

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому

      It should be working. Maybe try another browser, device etc. :-)

  • @pipsquek1669
    @pipsquek1669 6 років тому

    How much the kite and the baord cost???

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому +1

      It varies a lot depending on quality, and year of release. The board from $400 to around $1k, and the kite $1k to $2k. Second hand you can get much cheaper deals, but you need to know what you're looking for.

  • @wgvwgv579
    @wgvwgv579 6 років тому

    I am an ok windsurfer, will this help to learn this?

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому +1

      Hello wgv. Generally, windsurfing experience does not help when learning to kitesurf. The control of the kite is completely different. In fact, many windsurfers learn slower than average, as they have a tendency to cling to the bar, when they should hold the bar lightly.

    • @wgvwgv579
      @wgvwgv579 6 років тому

      Kite-Surf-College Tutorials and Tricks That comes as a surprise as well as disapointment. Still, i learned windsurfing so i will learn this i guess. Tx!

  • @Makeitblue127
    @Makeitblue127 4 місяці тому +1

    Good vid, but still petrified to give it a go

  • @mare6638
    @mare6638 6 років тому

    great video but.. how to change traveling direction to go into the wind as i was lost in middle of the sea once xD

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому

      Here's our video on riding upwind: ua-cam.com/video/JoA9WMhOBBQ/v-deo.html

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  6 років тому

      Can you tell me what the wind direction was when you got stuck in the middle of the sea?

  • @cesarruelas8825
    @cesarruelas8825 7 років тому

    Hi!, I see the video is on Aruba!, Can you tip me out for spots, hours, and rules? What spots is on the 2:58 ?? The rule for kiting until 9am in baby beach is still valid? Thank you!! Have a trip in 2 weeks so any help is welcome. Thanks again

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  7 років тому

      No problem. 2:58 is boca grande. Baby beach, unfortunately, is pretty much banned these days, the police will often stop you from kiting there even if it's 6am and no-one else is in the water.

    • @cesarruelas8825
      @cesarruelas8825 7 років тому

      Kite-Surf-College Tutorials and Tricks really! Thats sad about baby beach! I haven't seen the water that calm in other boca grande videos! Is that normal or you shoot on a certain hr in the day?

  • @tonyzavala3845
    @tonyzavala3845 3 місяці тому

    I. Love. My. Videos. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gunterjauch934
    @gunterjauch934 4 роки тому

    Where is the kitespot

  • @recepsen2220
    @recepsen2220 3 роки тому

    Türkçe alt yazı yapmalısınız dostum

  • @costazurra
    @costazurra 7 років тому

    Where is.the best place for beginners to take kite surf course?
    What.is.this location. Marocco?

    • @Badz_B34chst4r
      @Badz_B34chst4r 5 років тому

      Aruba (it's in the video description)

  • @grieverx8670
    @grieverx8670 4 роки тому

    I wanna learn this so bad, but it looks so hard

    • @MikeMPharmaCyclist
      @MikeMPharmaCyclist 4 роки тому

      Start by learning to fly power kites, they're great fun and will teach you about the wind. Get at least a 2.5m foil to start training with take it to the beach whenever you go, you'll learn to respect the wind.

    • @grieverx8670
      @grieverx8670 4 роки тому

      @@MikeMPharmaCyclist Thank you very much for your advise.

    • @MikeMPharmaCyclist
      @MikeMPharmaCyclist 4 роки тому

      @@grieverx8670 of course! I love kiting and fell in love with it when I first tried a modern power foil. Look at Prism 2 line power kites, they're a little pricey for what they are but great to get you into it, I started with a 1.8 and 2.5.. if you're not too heavy be ready!

  • @mikexu4416
    @mikexu4416 6 років тому

    初级教学

  • @tropicalsurfhousesurfingsu8078
    @tropicalsurfhousesurfingsu8078 7 років тому

    personal experience kiss
    very good video i like and is healpfull very tecnocal but is one of the way not the best way for intermediate beginner in the learning proces because the 12 clock waterstart is not efficent .
    realy good video for indipendet kiters thet already know how to start from 11 and 13 clock so the board point down wind
    no realy thet easy if you start at 12 best to start at 11 or 13 the call stady pull so you lear not to spinn under the kite and the board will point 45 dgreed . beginner dont need to cross the red power zone .
    very good tips for not crashing the kite on over stearing and correct handling
    wath is coud be the probmel is the start at 12 clock the zen you need to pull hard the bar to stearing whit if you place the kite in the sweet spot 45 dgreed dive the kite and dont bring the kite at 12 again nononononon no .
    some correct some not correct for beginner . and meaby for indipendent ridre thet know the rigth way how to waterstart . 45 dgreed kiss.
    is good video well made
    12 clock it work but only if you hare already indipendent kiters . most case scenario .

  • @boldandfunny
    @boldandfunny 7 років тому

    Brilliant video, especially drone footage!!! There are 2 moments where you can see exactly what is happening I really liked:
    ua-cam.com/video/_XGb2LmLEnI/v-deo.htmlm33s
    ua-cam.com/video/_XGb2LmLEnI/v-deo.htmlm46s

  • @tonyclifton265
    @tonyclifton265 3 роки тому

    it's pronounced "with" not "wiv"

  • @svenvandekamp794
    @svenvandekamp794 7 років тому

    just loop it and point your board downwind. GUARANTEED QUICK WATERSTART!!!!!