Trainer kites

Flying a trainer kite is a great way to learn kite flying skills. It can also save you some money when you take kitesurfing lessons.

They have the following advantages

• • You can fly them in parks or beaches wherever there is wind.

  • They are fairly small (usually 2m) and not as dangerous as a 10m inflatable kite

  • They improve your kite handling and flying skills

  • They are easy to setup and launch, no pumping up is required

  • They are quite robust

  • They are quite cheap - about the cost of a single kitesurfing lesson at around AUS $170

  • You can lend them to friends who are interested in kitesurfing, and they won't get into any trouble flying them

  • They are great for kids and partners to get some experience with kite flying.

  • You may be able to use it in conjunction with a skateboard (landboarding) or skis/snowboard (snow kiting)

  • You can learn a many kite handling skills using a trainer kite and concentrate your lessons on body dragging, using the board and getting going