Hi people
I spotted a couple guys doing this kite surfing, just off Wellington point and thought that looks fun, where do I start.
Firstly, I am 65 next month, a little over weight at 86 Kg but reasonably fit, I live on Russell Island (Brisbane, Qld.) and a do a bit of Kayaking around the place as well as walking on Stradie.
It looks a pretty physical sport and I have done zero surfing, skiing etc so what are my chances of handling this. Anyone know of people my age or older doing it, perhaps there are some on here who are in that age bracket
What you reckon lads, is it possible

Too true Rustan, thanks

Thanks Gwendy, sounds good, so there is hope

Hey T5AUS,

You're joking right? This is an old vid now. Poul is older than 85!



Get into it!

DM

T5AUS

Take your time learning and have a bit of patience waiting for the right conditions and you will be fine.

You would not be the oldest regular at Wello and likely quite a few snapping at your heels.

My wife had some lessons down at Victoria point, and is a good spot to learn if you ask me.

Be prepared to lose all your old friends but make a whole lot of new ones with the same passion as yourself. You'll now spend all your time at the beach. You'll plan your social life and holidays around the wind. You'll knock back invites to BBQ's if there is a slim chance of wind. You'll lose weight since you won't have time to eat if the winds up.

You have been warned!

From a 56 year old kiter (8 years addiction)

I'm 52 and started a year ago. Totally hooked (so to speak) despite slow learnings due to crummy season we're having here. As KIT33R said, wind and weather now dictate my life. The GF said: 'you're too old to be doing this sort of stuff' Now I'll have to marry her just so I can have the pleasure of a divorce!

Like everyone says: 'good' lessons are a must plus there's a heap of good info on the web. I swatted quite a bit before my first lesson and had a good theoretical handle on the basics and wind window etc before my feet hit the sand. This was invaluable.

Had 3 x 1hr lessons before I fealt confident enough to foist my body dragging self on the unsuspecting public. I wasn't quite up and running but had kite control pretty sorted which is 70% of the story.

Cannot overemphasise the value of the net - I can honestly say that I learned and progressed more from tips on the net than from the 3 hours of lessons. I don't mean to undervalue the need for lessons but it must be said that not once during those three hours were the words 'self rescue' or 'rules of the road' mentioned. And these guys were considered 'reputable'. So in the end, to be comprehensively self-informed wins the day I reckon (same with most things really).

I remember my first decent run and the surprise at how effortless it was. There's a reasonably steep learning curve - thats for sure - but it ain't that hard.

Go for it man.

Mmmm agree entirely gwendy. getting a good instructor that emphasises safety can be a bit of a lottery. We need a MySchool site for kiteboading, tho every lefty bone in my body is repelled by the thought. recommendations/word of mouth is the way to go.