Hi all,
As a longtime yachtie, after years of watching Kiting I got my first few lessons in December 13 and after hitting the beach 3-4 days per week am now able to go upwind on a twintip and get round semi-proficiently in up to 25Knts, maybe a bit more in flat water.
Naturally the idea of course racing appeals and I would love to do the course racing in Brighton basin and try and translate my sailing racing on the board.
Can someone give me a bit of advice on whether to wait another year or give it a crack, naturally staying out of the way of the good guys as etiquette dictates:) I always found you learn the most at sailing titles and sure I would progress quickly if I attended.
As for the right equipment:
Think I have found a raceboard to borrow, but what kites do you need? How does that work, do you register(measure) a number of different kites?
Will I be laughed of the course rolling up with freeride kites or are there specific race kites that I would have to use?
Thanks so much for any advice/links etc.....
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Hi all,
As a longtime yachtie, after years of watching Kiting I got my first few lessons in December 13 and after hitting the beach 3-4 days per week am now able to go upwind on a twintip and get round semi-proficiently in up to 25Knts, maybe a bit more in flat water.
Naturally the idea of course racing appeals and I would love to do the course racing in Brighton basin and try and translate my sailing racing on the board.
Can someone give me a bit of advice on whether to wait another year or give it a crack, naturally staying out of the way of the good guys as etiquette dictates:) I always found you learn the most at sailing titles and sure I would progress quickly if I attended.
As for the right equipment:
Think I have found a raceboard to borrow, but what kites do you need? How does that work, do you register(measure) a number of different kites?
Will I be laughed of the course rolling up with freeride kites or are there specific race kites that I would have to use?
Thanks so much for any advice/links etc.....
Get a board and start practicing now. You don't need pure race kites to learn the basics, but you may as well start building your quiver now, they work with TT's anyway. Good boards can be had at low prices, and you do not need to start with even a full race, the sector 66 is a great board to learn on, but there are plenty of 2013 boards around, give us a call in Sydney we have a few used full race Aguera, RRD and NJS, as well as some new ones. Have 1 15M 2013 (current model) used Edge too.
I reckon no one should race if their lack of kite skills / experience could put others at risk, esespecially in higher winds. Sounds like u progessing fast tho.. know the scenarios and what to do..
Thanks iandvnt, I agree, hence my post. I think there is an etiquette that comes across both sports. I will need to judge conditions and be able to stay out of the way! Appreciate any feedback on kit and etc:)
Thanks also kitepower. Current quiver may not be useful for course racing? 7m T55, 10m OR Rise, 12m flexi atom, 14mSB??
Appreciate any further comments:0
G'day
Borrow that race board tomorrow and then come back here tomorrow night and let us know if you still asking the same question 
Unless you are among an elite group of very talented riders in the world who can do just about anything and pick it all up very quickly, if you have only been kiting since December and never been on a race board yet, then I cant see you being anywhere near ready in 10 days time
The race board is a different beast to master than a twin tip
But KBV is running a race 21st march that was supposed be on the weekend, this is for twin tips and would be right up your alley as an introduction to kite racing.
www.facebook.com/groups/kiteracingatsyc/
In the mean time get yourself a board and start practicing asap, can worry about the kites later, if you want to be at the pointy end you will need some good race kites eventually.
Some things to aim for would be Sail Townsville in August, sail Melbourne in December and the oceanic's in Perth mid December, all would be achievable if you can get out 2 to 3 time per week training 
hi mate,
you can get on race board now no worries. There is a bunch of guys that haven't kited long and are already really fast on the race board.
My advice is to get a real race board (not a 'freerace') no older than 2013 with some decent fins, right cant for the board and you will see your progression building quick.
The most you learn in racing is when you actually race.
See you on the course in Melbourne at nationals!
