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You show up at your local launch and there is a bunch of people hangin' around on the beach......and no one's shreddin'.... do you think its "GOOD OUT THERE?" You can usually make a pretty good call on whats happening out on the water by whats happening on the beach. BUT the reality is you should already have some kind of an idea, because....you've checked the weather, wind, and tide reports. You've gone online and looked at a kiteboard forum to see what the reports say, what the prediction is....."is it gonna be cloudy? Clear and warm? What's the weather network or environment Canada calling for? A northern push? or a steady southerly for the next couple days?
The reality is you can never really fully predict whats gonna happen, but you can definitely make an educated guess....And remember we've all had to start at the bottom so don't be afraid or intimidated to ask one of the other kiters. Everyone's usually pretty friendly and willing to give you a little heads up on the conditions.
One of the most overlooked aspects of kiting is the weather.....so do some research, learn about the different weather patterns, satellite images, and how the weather can directly affect the wind. A word of caution...if you see any BIG anvil shaped clouds (cumulonimbus) get back to the beach as soon as you can. These gnarly clouds can reek havoc on your session. Learn as much as you can about wind (there are so many variables when it comes to wind) wind shadows, venturi effect, Gradient wind, inflow, outflow, If you're gonna be shreddin it......you should know as much as you can.....It could make or break your session!
When you're first learning to kite it isn't just about board and kite skills. You need to educate yourself on all the aspects of the sport and be an informed and safe kiter.
Have fun and see you on the water!!!
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