My name is Petar Pavlovic, I’m Kitesurfing since 2008 and working as an instructor since 2012 I first decided to become a kitesurf instructor in order to kite everyday But also because I love sharing my Kitesurfing knowledge and experience with others After so many years of teaching kitesurfing, I always feel responsible for my students even after they finished the lessons And I realise that no matter how well we teach our students can easily forget about Basics and Safety in Kitesurfing This is why I decided to Launch my own Kitesurfing RU-vid channel, where you will be able to see everything that every Kitesurfer should know to have a Safe and smooth Kitesurfing session And there is much more coming.
So im new to kite surfing. Flew my kite 5 times now. when I launch almost 90 degrees to the wind I get pulled away. I don't touch the bar. There is a lot of slack on the back lines. I fly a 12m kite the winds were 5 to 10. Any ideas?
This shows exactly how to not launch your kite . Always launch in direction of the ocean. In your video total wrong. The blue north kite should be positioned closest the sea. Not in front of obstacles
Hello, you are right; you should not launch your kite too close to an obstacle. Always keep a safe distance around your wind window. Can you please explain why you should ALWAYS launch your kite closer to the water and keep yourself, as the kiter, closer to obstacles?
ok, I`ve been using the Navigator Pro Bar for 2 weeks: the front lines became a bit longer like yours. You told the bar worked perfectly for you. I thought all 4 lines must be equal sizes.. do I need to switch the knots on the back lines to make them equal with the front lines?
@@kitesurfexperiencebypetar No, it doesn't. I released 1 knot on back lines (standard) to make them a bit longer, so now I have similar settings, shown in your video at 2' 32'' By the way: did you remove the additional knots you had made on the back lines after 1 week?
Depends, if you are still learning how to kitesurf you want a bigger board, if you already feel confident in riding doing transitions and looking to start with doing tricks, the size of the board for your weight would be between 133-137cm, also a bit depending on the shape of the board.
My last self rescue was much scarier than the rest. I was kicking with all my might to keep my head above water and burning out quickly. The water kept crashing over my head and I couldn’t stay up any more. I reeled in the line without wrapping, as fast as I could, to reach the kite before I fully went under. The lines were not too tangled nor did they wrap around my legs.
Thanks for the video. At one of the launch sites, the wind at low height is weak due to the wind shadow and the wind high up is strong. What happens during the launch is that the kite initially drifts downwind but then picks up lots of wind and hot launches. Any recommendations? The site is far from the water and there is no way to launch toward the water.
Wish I had watched your video yesterday. One concussion later I am now doing the homework I should have done. Any number of your tips would have turned a bad day into a good one, especially holding chicken loop in hand. Thanks!!
The difference between 11m and 12m depends on the brand and model, but I personally prefer to have a 12m kite. I’m also 80kg and I choose 12,10,8m kites for my self 🙌🏼
Unfortunately I don't know a complete process with non-inflatable kites as I never experience it. I believe that the rolling of the bar is exactly the same, but what is the best to do when you reach your kite I cannot tell you. sorry
Where in Greece is the best place to experience this sport in your opinion? I am completely new in the field, and I also want to experience other water sports attractions
From what I have seen in Greece, Lefkada is the best spot to start with your first kitesurf lessons, there are definitely also a lot more perfect spots for beginners in Greece but personally I didn’t see all of them. Naxos is also good as there is wind almost every day all day long during the summer, just sometimes there is so much wind that can become extreme.
The shoulder mount broke the connection part of the insta360 original selfie stick in a matter of minutes (18 minutes in the water). It broke when I fell while riding, not even a jump. Luckily I tied the camera with a shoelace to my harness. Spent 600+ euros for 18 mins of footage and now not #SailVideoSystem nor #insta360 want to return me any of my money. I do not recommend!
@@stefanorumi506 hmmm, I also have this one from insta360, but I have never used it on my shoulder mount. I have been always using the original stick I got from Sail Video System and after platy of hard crashes never broke.
Well done, bro! Greetings from Ukraine! Please come kite to us after our victory. We have great kite spots in Azov area (Arabatska strilka is the best spot, all directions work). See you soon.
You want to pull what ever back line if the kite is straight in front of you in the power zone. if the kite is on the side of the edge of the wind window, 3 or 9 oclock, you want to pull the higher line.
@@kitesurfexperiencebypetar Thank you! My kite inverted 2 days ago and I thought if I pull the QR that it will sort itself out. That didn't work. Next time I will try this.
I have an extremely slow leak in the leading edge, I can't find it by spraying soapy water all over it. I was thinking of removing the bladder, can the blade be patched or does it need replacing if there's any holes?
I think that 8-12h from 0 to independent kitesurfer is not realistic. I’d say in average it’s more like 16-20h. On average ppl with 8-12h experience can ride the board but struggle to go upwind thus I would not call them independent
Yes, unfortunately you are right, with many instructors around the world people are not independent even after more than 20 hours of kitesurfing lessons, that’s sad.
What I usually do is to position the kite so the flagout line is on top. Then when you pull the release 9 out 10 times the kite immediately lays down with leading edge down and into the wind. It's then still recommended to walk down the safety line in stronger winds but this way there is no tension on the line and the kite is not dangling around. The way you did it, the flagout line was on the lower halve of the kite, so it rolled over the other way. I don't know if this was intentional or not but I find my method works a bit better and safer.
Hello, the self-landing technique you mentioned is, I believe, the same as the one I showed in one of my short videos. Did you see it? Unfortunately, this method doesn’t work well in strong wind conditions. The kite might fall aggressively in the power zone, which could damage it, but it’s true that it will stay in the half beach position. You can see a full explanation and example in my episode "Basic Self-Landing of the Kite."
Hi! I would love to win a kitesurfing lesson with Petar Pavlovic in Las Terrenas because I am a true wind addict. I am from Argentina and I learned to kitesurf a year ago. I moved from my hometown to be able to spend more time on the water, and I also changed jobs to have my afternoons free for more practice. This summer, I want to learn old school tricks and try kiteloops. Currently, my level is intermediate: I can ride toeside, do small jumps of 3 to 4 meters, recover my board, and ride upwind in strong winds of up to 35 knots. I have two Core XR7 kites, 9 and 12 meters. This lesson with Petar would be an amazing opportunity to take my skills to the next level. Thank you for the chance!
YOU will get addicted is right....OMG but it takes a great instructor to INSTILL SAFETY measures, things can go wrong and it imperative to know your options!!! As for winning this contest, I would love to increase my progression for jumping and tricks....I had back surgery 2 years ago (massive cist removed from lower back ) and just starting again to trust my body....As for anyone who is lucky enough to be chosen....Congrats, you will be in great hands and the STOKE after time with Petar and his capable staff!!! Cheers, and as always Keep kitesurfing!! 1000 islands Canada!!
