Wednesday, November 12, 2014

KITEs Method Learn to Kite






here are a few pages from my latest book on how to Teach and Learn Kite Boarding https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/learn-to-kite/id569331917?mt=11...we have a new Slick Ecourse where riders and Coaches can learn at their pace on their Gear on their beach. kitesmethod.com

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Kiteboarding Instructor´s Course

Learn to kite

The newest Rider Ecourse is almost ready to Launch on kitesmethod.com

This Kiteboarding Rider and Instructors Course is a compilation of

KITEs Method Book ISBN #9889978192-1
Secrets of Kiteboarding Book ISBN#9889781913
Kiteboarding’s Simple Plan ISBN #9781553950813

Learn to kite

The newest Rider Ecourse is a compilation of the past 4 books and is almost online at kitesmethod.com
Kiteboarding Instructors Course
Learn to Kite Book #4 
KITEs Method Book ISBN #9889978192-1
KITEs Method E-courses
Secrets of Kiteboarding Book ISBN#9889781913
Kiteboarding’s Simple Plan ISBN #9781553950813[/threecol_one][threecol_one_last]

Monday, September 29, 2014

FAQ´s how to Kite Board, kite Lessons

  1. Q.Paul from the big island...long time windsurfer beginner kiter. I have had lessons, and read your book (excellent by the way) and I'm needing shorter lines.
  2. I have a Waroo 15 M (25 meter lines) and a GK Trixx 12 M also with 25 meter lines.
  3. A. Go with the lengths of 5m + 5m + 15m...this will give you 5 kite options per kite
  4. Here is more:
    Most of a kite's range is in the length of lines it is flying on! Not many riders understand this and they end up paying physical and monetary price! How is it that an entry level rider can be comfortably working on his waterstarts on a 12 meter kite while expert riders are powered on the same 12 meter kites? Its simple, the new rider is using 15 meter lines.
  5. Q. Help me with the math. How do you get six kites out of one kite?
  6. A. Simple...The lines lengths of 5m, 5m and 15m can be used on their own or easily be attached together to make 15m, 20m and 25m lines. This is like getting 5 free kites!
  7. A 12 meter kite on 25 meter lines pulls harder for longer than the same kite on 20 meter lines or 15 meter lines or 10 meter lines.
  8. 1. 25 meter lines = full power 12 meter kite, great for lite winds, big air or radical action.
  9. 2. 20 meter lines = 11 meter kite, Super for strong winds and wave riding
  10. 3. 15 meter line = 10 meter kite. Great when learning water starts, or handling strong winds
  11. 4. 10 meter lines = 9 meter kite. Good for learning kite control.
  12. 5. 5 meter lines = 7 meter kite. Super for learning kite control and management.
  13. 6. bar to kite = 5 meter kite. Teach your friends on your kite. It is a great sport, share it!
  14. Q. Can I cut down some old lines that I'm not using?
  15. A. I cut lines all the time...here is the process:
  16. Cutting Lines:
  17. Attached is an image of the Method Universal Knot. This is the knot you want to make at the end of every line
  18. Step #1 : Remove lines from bar
  19. Step #2 : Hook lines on a nail
  20. Step #3 : Cut to desired length
  21. Loop and Knot:
  22. Step #4 : Stick the end of the line between thumb and fore finger...then wrap the line over the fingers to the first line between your wrist and hand.
  23. Step#5 : Tie an over hand knot
  24. Step #6 : Tie a figure 8 knot at the end of the loop
  25. Step #7 : Repeat the process on the other lines

Sunday, February 2, 2014

What to teach in the 1st Lesson

When a new rider can Park their kite, they are ready to add levels. If a new rider can not keep their kite parked, they are not ready to add longer lines or more levels.
Learn to Kite Kites Method
Learn to Kite Kites Method







This 1st lesson should be taught on 1-3 meter lines. The new rider can make mistakes with out effecting other people on the beach. Once the new Rider can Park his kite, the Coach should teach him how to walk across the direction of the wind while keeping the kite parked. For more about the KITEs Method and How to teach efficiently and Responsibly email us at methodlodge@gmail.com