Can I consider myself intermediate now?
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:33 pm
So I am new to the forum but have lurked around a bit.
I started riding at the beginning of July and as with most has been challenging. Lots of frustrating and scary moments as well as lots of really cool and helpful people. More than a couple "kitemares" and plenty of "walk of shames". I wanted to post today because I am feeling pretty happy with myself.
After 10 or so afternoons at Toll Plaza and 3 up winders (at sherman) I nervously entered at the main Sherman launch in 25+ mph winds for the first time. Today was one of the best days of my life. Riding nearly straight upwind like a BOSS all day long. I can make turns now everytime without stoppng to sit on my ass. Even caught a few semi intentional airs. Carved up the butter behind the islands...It was amazing. Today is what I dreamed kiteboarding would be like and am now officially hooked.
So much still to learn. The community has been great. Haven't run into one single person that hasn't been anything but helpful and encouraging. My only regret is that I didn't take this sport up sooner.
Wether or not I should still be considered a noob or novice or beginner or whatever. Today for a couple hours I felt like an expert :). Just thought I would share.
I started riding at the beginning of July and as with most has been challenging. Lots of frustrating and scary moments as well as lots of really cool and helpful people. More than a couple "kitemares" and plenty of "walk of shames". I wanted to post today because I am feeling pretty happy with myself.
After 10 or so afternoons at Toll Plaza and 3 up winders (at sherman) I nervously entered at the main Sherman launch in 25+ mph winds for the first time. Today was one of the best days of my life. Riding nearly straight upwind like a BOSS all day long. I can make turns now everytime without stoppng to sit on my ass. Even caught a few semi intentional airs. Carved up the butter behind the islands...It was amazing. Today is what I dreamed kiteboarding would be like and am now officially hooked.
So much still to learn. The community has been great. Haven't run into one single person that hasn't been anything but helpful and encouraging. My only regret is that I didn't take this sport up sooner.
Wether or not I should still be considered a noob or novice or beginner or whatever. Today for a couple hours I felt like an expert :). Just thought I would share.
