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California travel expert Veronica Hill of http://www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com offers a guide to kite surfing California in this episode of “California Travel Tips.”

With plenty of wind, waves and sunny weather, California makes a great kite surfing destination.

This rapidly growing sport, also called kite boarding, is huge throughout the state, especially along the Central Coast and San Francisco.

When kite surfing San Diego beaches, there’s probably no better place than Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado, just an 8-mile drive from the tropical winds of Baja, Mexico.

In Southern California, the kite surfing season runs from June to September. And all you need is an open body of water and a steady sideshore or onshore wind of approximately 12-24 mph to take flight.

Belmont Shores in Long Beach is the most popular destination in L.A., with winds perfect for beginning surfers. More advanced kite surfing is found at Sunset Beach, Seal Beach and Leo Carillo State Beach, near Malibu.

When you’re ready to learn how to kite surf, head to Enchanted Cove in Mission Bay, San Diego.

Two of the most popular companies for kite board lessons are Manta Wind & Water Sports and West Coast kiteboarding.

It takes about 4-6 hours to learn the basics. And though there is a very steep learning curve, once you get it, you’ll be hooked.

I’m Veronica Hill and that’s you’re California Travel Tip.

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Southern California Kitesurfing Beaches

Belmont Shores
Dockweiller Beach
Huntington Beach
Leo Cabrillo State Beach, Malibu
Manhattan Beach
Mission Bay (San Diego)
Newport Beach
Rat Beach (Torrance)
Seal Beach
Silver Strand (Coronado)
Surfside
Sunset Beach
Ventura
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From http://www.naishkites.com – Naish 2011 Promo video featuring kiteboarding, Windsurfing, SUP .

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kiteboarding footage from auto focus of Andre Phillip,

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I’ve recently scheduled kiteboarding lessons in an attempt to find a new sport/hobby! As an avid snowboarder and skimboarder, I’m really looking forward to it. But, I’m curious as to how much money this sport may require if someone is to get seriously involved. Kite, board, harness system, handles, maintenance, repairs, etc. Your knowledge will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I’m trying to do the same thing..By far one of the sickest sports out there!
I’ve been doing my research and know someone who’s just gotten into the past 2 years or so (who’s a near pro wakeboarder, so it’s a little easier for him) but..What my friend had done was buy a kite first. I think he bought in on eBay for around $650. He practiced flying the kite for an entire summer before even stepping for in the water. After he got that down he paid for a lesson for around $300, his spent a minimal amount on the land because he has taught himself already. After that he took a few more lessons for around $100 to get better skills before he was comfortable to go out on his own. He recommended that I get lessons first so that I could learn to fly the kite (around $500 for first timers) then take more in order to get the basics of getting up, staying up and how to fall right and what not. After that the prices will drop substantially for lessons (I think under $100).
I’ve seen kites priced from $600-$1,300. Different kites are used for different wind conditions. Once into kite boarding most people will have multiple kites for different conditions. I’ve been looking into snow kiting too! You might want to check that out, water kites can be used in snow but snow kites generally are not good for water. As far as repairs, be sure to check the warranty on the kite you buy, check out the customer reviews on them too. I know that I’ve read some kites have a problem of not being sealed well. I think boards are generally around $300-$500. I don’t know much about cables and stuff though…sorry
Good luck with the lessons!

Product DescriptionLet eight-time world champion kitesurfer Kristin Boese and Christian Spreckels take you to the next level and into the thrill of the waves.

Hundreds of dramatic step-by-step action photographs take you into the surf and introduce basic tricks like the cut back and olly, before you move on to more advanced tricks like riding a barrel. Each trick is not only shown with breathtaking photography, but with the added bonus of expert advice on learning each manoeuvre.

Kitesurfing in the Waves includes:

• Wind and waves
• Choice of location
• Safety
• Tips on training
• Starting and riding
• Turning manoeuvres
• Basics for kiting in the waves
• Surfing basics
• Wave manoeuvres/tricks for advanced kiters

Kristin and Christian explain the equipment, how to stay safe on the water, weather patterns and wave creation before introducing you to extreme tricks.

Take your kitesurfing into the surf and experience bigger waves, longer rides and more impressive tricks.

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Product DescriptionWhether you are coming to kitesurfing, from wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, snowboarding or any of the other extreme sports the first thing you are going to need to know is how to handle a kite- You have to learn to walk before you can fly.

We offer two soft-foil trainer kites sized 1.5m and 2.5m. Either size is perfect for learning your basic kite control and feeling how the kite responds to steering input. Both soft kites are easy to handle, pack down small and are robust enough to survive the misuse that trainer kites are bound to experience. The 1.5m trainer is a simple 2 line foil kite that comes with a wrist safety least suited to the limited amount of power that a kite of this size generates. The larger 2.5m kite develops much more pull, giving you experience closer to that of flying a real inflatable kitesurfing kite and comes with a rear line safety line that will enable you to safely land your trainer in higher winds.

If you have previous experience of flying a kite we recommend that you go straight for the 2.5m trainer. If this is your first kite or you are going to be flying the kite with young children then we recommend the 1.5m as your first choice.

Both kites come soft packed with their own carry bag and instructional DVD to help you start to master your kite control skills before moving onto your first lesson from a professional instructor.

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Product DescriptionThe progression series of instructional DVDs are here to give you the confidence and motivation to improve quickly and safely. A complete, video based learning resource that supports and builds on everything you may have already, or are about to, learn in the your lessons.

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Product DescriptionThe Zero 2 Hero DVD takes riders from rank beginner to the self-sufficient riding level. Z2H is the “easy access gateway” to the sport of kiteboarding. Zero 2 Hero received a “Top 10 Adventure Camps in the World” ranking by Outside Magazine and is the number #1 selling kiteboarding instructional DVD worldwide. Zero 2 Hero DVD includes topics such as: Safety and Responsibility Wind Window and Power Zone Choosing the Proper Launch Site Beach Lesson (Trainer Kite) Beach Lesson (4 and 5 line Inflatable kites) Water Lesson (4 and 5 line Inflatable kites) …and last but not least, a mega BONUS section including topics such as Life of a Kiter, REAL Coach’s Tips, Detailed Kite Diagrams, Gear Tech, Outside Magazine’s Top Ten Awards and the Liquid Force Relentless video!

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