what kitesurf set up for a 6 yr old learner

[skidmarks]

ok hoping to get my boy on the water this yr and ive not really noticed what kids are using to learn on obviously 3 m kites upward but what kites havea short throw for depowering for short arms and whats a good board choice to get going with

cheers

skids

[broraboyan]

Epic do kite specific bar and kite for small people :-)

[StarKitesUK]

Also Mr D who own's epic will be able to tell you first hand what he used for his young son. I would send him an email he is one of the nicest guys in the industry.

 

 

Good luck and let us know how you get on

[vibro100]

My lad learnt on a 5 m and 7 m RRD kites. Mainly because it what I fly.

I modified the bar throw due to his short arms.

Then added pig tales to the kite to compensate.

Lewis Crathern helped me out with this as he is local to me.

 

I don't know if all bars can be modded like this, the older rrd bars have a screw on cleat so it can be moved easily.

[andrew pattullo]

you could get A , ozone trainer lei kite , awesome piece of kit , and just a tiny version of the big kites ,

[skidmarks]

Awsome stuff cheers folks looking into all avenues

Edited December 29, 2013 by skidmarks

[balugh]

Hey Skid...you need to check out what Adrian did to get Toby up and riding over the last couple of years. He started him on a 3.5m Cabrinha Convert...and his big kite is still normally only a 6m Naish Park. There's some really good small kites around...though they can be pricey. You might also want to start him with a foil and a land board....especially this time of year... You'll be able to help him more easily on land and he won't get so cold.

[skidmarks]

ive a ozone trainer on its way to me as i speak defo gota get him profient with a foil i was on foils till i hit the water and one lesson on the water i was up and going for the sandbar at hunny but had no idea how to get back ha ha well i lost the board but the body drag that was taught to me like half hr before came in handy and a local picked the board up good times and the start of a obsesion

[vibro100]

I agree, with the kids its all about time flying the kite on the land.

I put my lads foil straight onto a bar.

Another thing is drumming in the safty side of it.

Another good lesson is to take him to the beach and get him to land and launch every person going in and out.

Gives them an understanding of the wind window and to check lines.

This was somthing Lewis made my lad do time and time again. It was amazing how many times competant kiters were giving the thumbs up for launching and my lad was telling them there lines were wrong and making them check them again. Makes them feel like a prized pratt.

[C00KIE]

I agree, with the kids its all about time flying the kite on the land.

I put my lads foil straight onto a bar.

Another thing is drumming in the safty side of it.

Another good lesson is to take him to the beach and get him to land and launch every person going in and out.

Gives them an understanding of the wind window and to check lines.

This was somthing Lewis made my lad do time and time again. It was amazing how many times competant kiters were giving the thumbs up for launching and my lad was telling them there lines were wrong and making them check them again. Makes them feel like a prized pratt.

Agree 100%. Knowledge and kite skills are paramount. When you watch the most precious thing in your life head out on their first run you need to be sure they have enough control to come back!

One thing that really helped with toby was reducing the chicken loop. Fortunately the Cabrinha bar was great as the safety released the chicken loop. The problem for kids is that the loop prevents them depowering as their arms are already stretched just to reach the bar.

My other recommendation is spending money on a good wetsuit.

We are also fortunate that the local kiting community keep an eye on the boy . Great support from Hunstanton Watersports and Hunstanton sailing club

[balugh]

And another good thing about having a little gaffer at the beach is you can borrow hie / her tiny kite on days like today.... :-)

[skidmarks]

And another good thing about having a little gaffer at the beach is you can borrow hie / her tiny kite on days like today.... :-)

ha ha i thought that one already seriously thanks for all the input guys

[vibro100]

And another good thing about having a little gaffer at the beach is you can borrow hie / her tiny kite on days like today.... :-)

 

This is true. His 5m has come in bloody handy the last few weeks.