How to Kitesurf in Perth

 Kite surfing is easy to learn with a little focusing and common sense. No matter how much the instructors guide you, it is ultimately in the riders' hands to practice safety guidelines and take precautions to minimize the risk to themselves. Here are some insights on how you can indulge in this fascinating sport in Perth, Australia.

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Check kitesurfing conditions

 The right weather condition for kite surfing may depend upon your expertise level and riding style. When speaking of kite surfing, people tend to focus more upon the wind speed in knots rather than the intensity of the wind, since it's a more accurate scale to measure wind. Depending on your board size or your kite, beginners to this sport can safely start Practising between 7 to 28 knots, which is considered safe for someone who's starting to learn this exhilarating sport. The ideal conditions for a beginner are seen between 14 and 22 knots. As you gain expertise and become a skilled kite surfer, it will even be possible to ride in conditions over 28 knots as well. Those who practice kite surfing as an extreme sport have been known to go out in conditions over 40 knots that usually can be observed during storms. Practising in the 14-22 knot conditions require different sizes of kites such as a 12 square meter one for 14 knots.

Choose the right kite size

There are four things that one has to consider when choosing the right kite size: riding destination, rider's weight, skill level, and the number of kites being purchased. When you think of the size of the kite you'll be needing, the answer would be all of them. The truth is depending on the wind condition, you may need various sizes of kites. So, the trick here is to consider the wind conditions you would often go in to instead of buying a kite for all conditions. Your weight is needed in the calculation to gauge the power needed to pull you on the water, so there would be no need to get offended when a shop keeper questions you in this regard. For a beginner underpowered kiting can be rather tricky. Although overpowered riding can prove to be easy for a beginner, it can be a bit frightening if the kite is too large for the wind conditions. The number of kites you'd need to purchase will depend on how often you will be kite surfing.

Have the right attitude

When trying out an adventure sport somewhere far from your locality, it is always a good idea to listen to local guidelines. For example, if you're hoping to start kite surfing in Melville beach located close to one of the Perth hotels the likes of Pan Pacific Perth, all learners are advised to locate down-wind of the white gum tree in the area. It is also important to let your skills develop with time, instead of forcing you to master it – try not to exceed your limitations. Also, it is advisable to use common sense and judgment to prevent risky situations instead of blindly trusting your skills to overcome them.

Respect others

When kitesurfing in Perth, it is vital that you understand the importance of being considerate and courteous to everyone that's on the beach.

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