We have so many beginners that are adverse to starting in the sea. Yes, the sea is more difficult but we believe that if you can persevere in the sea you will reap the rewards. WHY??? Well students that get going in the lagoon invariably end up back there as they take 10 steps forward and then 20 back when they do eventually try the sea. So go for it from the beginning and you will get it.
Let's talk about it in terms of our environment. The main advantage of the sea is that you have a vast area and can spend time by yourself getting to grips with things. No I am not saying kite by yourself BUT you can kite without the congestion and the fear of another kiter taking you out. Then there is the added bonus of you not getting blown away from the land - so you will always be pushed back to shore - provided you are kiting in a cross-ONSHORE wind - so it makes it safer!! There are also the waves that also push you back towards the shore. Another advantage is that you can box clever and start dropping a car downwind and so slowly end up drifting downwind and then you don't have to waste time walking.
The main thing about the sea is that you make sure you are clever about it. Obviously, there are times that it is not suitable to try and kite - when the surf ids huge and also when the tide is high so the shore break is thumping. So try and time you kite with the lower tides as it is way more user friendly and easier for you to get going.
Another thing is to get a lesson in terms of how to deal with waves, how to deal with shorebreaks and the rest. It will give you the understanding of what you need to do so at least you are practising the right thing!!
Go on then - give it a go!!! The sea is not that bad!!
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