Kiteboarding Progression Beginner New 2nd Edition DVD

Fat Sand's acclaimed entry-level kiteboarding instructional DVD has just gotten a facelift! Now not only does Progression Beginner feature every step of the learning process in a clear, concise, and easily replicated way, but it is now completely upgraded with emphasis on all the latest equipment, technique, and safety developments of the last few years. This DVD has over 2 1/2 hours of in-depth content and analysis, covering every aspect of beginner kitesurfing from the technical basics to fundamental riding techinque.

Chapter Descriptions:

• Location and conditions: Understand your environment and become an observant and knowledgeable kiter
• Equipment and terminology: Overview of all kite styles and how they can make a difference to your progression
• Kite Setup: Breakdown and detailed explanation of kite and bar set up, giving you confidence and independence
• Launching and landing the kite: Understand how to safely start and end your session, using both 4 and 5 line kites
• Body Dragging: Flying the kite to give you the momemtum required to ride and recover your board
• Water re-launch & Self Rescue: Detailed re-launch technique and common problem analysis. Outline of the optimum self rescue process.
• Waterstarts and First Runs: Getting you up on the board and making those first crucial runs
• Riding and Staying Up Wind: Developing your riding technique and stance, mastering comfortable up wind riding
• Change of Direction – Sliding Turn: Learn the steps to keep your board and kite in sync, and your body out of the water

Languages

Currently the 2nd Edition of the Beginner DVD is only available in English language. Fat Sand is working on translating the DVD into various languages and should have an international version available in late 2009.