PART 3 - POST-COURSE ADVICE
What do I do after my course?
Welcome to the third part of Kitekollektivet's online kitesurfing theory guide. Here we will cover kitesurfing groups you can join, great places to kitesurf and your future opportunities at Kitekollektivet.
Have a lot of fun
PART 3 - POST-COURSE ADVICE
Can't get enough of Kitesurfing?
Become a member of the Kite Collective
It's safest and most fun to kitesurf with others! It can be especially nice to have someone to talk to as a new kitesurfer, so you have someone to ask for advice. Kitekollektivet is a community that was created with the ambition of a socially inclusive community that brings together kitesurfers on the beaches around Zealand. At Kitekollektivet , there is a safe and friendly atmosphere around the sport, which serves as the framework for a lot of great experiences.
As a member of Kitekollektivet you become part of our internal Facebook group, where we organize social activities and plan surf sessions. Members also often post when and where they go on surf trips, so everyone has the opportunity to join in!
As a member, you also get great prices on kite equipment at Kitesport.nu and great discounts at Lynæs Surfcenter, as well as the Kitekollektivets own t-shirt that you can surf with, so members of Kitekollektivet can always spot each other on the beaches.
- See all member benefits below:
- You will be part of a socially inclusive community with other passionate kitesurfers
- You get a large kitesurfing network
- You'll receive a 15% discount on all kite gear at Kitesport.nu —if you're purchasing larger package deals , feel free to contact Kitesport.nu to get an even bigger discount
- You'll get 10% off at Marine Systuen
- You get 10 & in the Surfcenter Falster shop
- You will receive the Kite Collective t-shirt
Possibility of refresher or additional training at Kitekollektivet
Have you kitesurfed before, but are a little rusty on the board and need a few lessons to feel confident on the water again?
We offer refresher courses for those who have tried kitesurfing before but need to brush up on safety and how the equipment works after a long break from the sport. With a refresher course, you’ll get the best advice on how to get back out on the water safely, so you can feel completely confident kitesurfing. The lessons require that you’ve previously been an independent and confident kitesurfer who could easily head out on your own.
Have you already completed an 11-hour course but are just missing those last few lessons before you’re fully ready to go out and kitesurf on your own? Then we can also offer additional kitesurfing lessons through our supplementary course for those who have completed one of our kitesurfing courses but need a few extra hours to be fully ready to head out on your own.
If you have no experience with kitesurfing but are interested in the sport, we recommend our 5-, 8-, and 11-hour courses, which you can find here
Good starting spots
On Bipper, the new successor to Kitemekka, you can find information about kitesurfing conditions at more than 200 selected Danish beaches. Bipper also lets kitesurfers coordinate with each other to decide where and when to hit the water. A key feature of Bipper is that you can get “beeped”—if a user you follow creates an event, is at a kitesurfing spot, or shares a real-time status, you’ll get a beep about it. It’s a great way for beginners to get to know other kitesurfers and kitesurfing spots.
Here are Kitekollektiv’s recommendations for great beginner spots on Zealand:
Lynæs:
The spot at Lynæs is a large area of shallow water that works with wind directions from the southeast to the west. Lynæs Surfcenter is also located right next to the spot.
Landerslev and Dalbyhuse:
This spot is located south of Jægerspris, and Dalbyhuse is in the same bay. There are two different launch areas, and the spot works with westerly to northerly winds. The water is shallow, but it can sometimes be too shallow, so it’s a good idea to check the water level before heading there.
Nivå Bay:
The spot at Nivå Bay works with easterly winds. There are two bays, but the first one is a swimming beach where surfing is not allowed—at least not in the summer. The bay south of Nivå Harbor is shallow.
Southwest Tip of Amager:
Atthe southwest tip of Amager is a large shallow-water area that works well in westerly wind directions. There are large rocks, which are marked during the season. Note, however, that some parts of the beach are protected during certain times of the year. This spot is also called SVP.
Sylten:
Near Dragør lies the spot Sylten, which works well in easterly winds. The area is large, but there are also quite a few large rocks in the water here that you need to watch out for. Note, however, that large parts of the area are also protected during certain times of the year.
Farø:
Farø, located between Zealand and Falster, is a good spot for beginners that works with westerly, southwesterly, easterly, and northeasterly winds. The water is shallow, and you can park very close to the beach. The spot is often active in the summer, but occasionally it seems as though there are some thermals, which is why there’s often a bit more wind than the weather forecast predicts.
Facebook groups
To get the most out of the sport of kitesurfing, you need to know the cool spots, find the right equipment and find some great people to kitesurf with.
We link here to Facebook groups that we have found relevant in our time kitesurfing:
"Where (kite)surfing is done in DK"
Here you can typically see where people go surfing on Zealand. This way you know if there is anyone on the spot before you leave home.
"Jutland where surfers there"
Here you can typically see where people go surfing in Jutland. This way you know if there is anyone on the spot before you leave home.
"Checkpoint"
Here you can typically see where people go surfing in West Zealand. This way you know if there is anyone on the spot before you leave home.
"Kitesurf buy/sell"
Buying and selling kitesurfing equipment. Here you can also use www.DBA.dk
Weather conditions
Kitesurfers are optimists when it comes to weather. So we often use several weather apps/forecasts and then go with the most optimistic one.
We recommend the following apps and forecasts to check the weather conditions:
YR.NO - Works well for the Lynæs area.
Sejladsudsigten - An app that gets its data from the FCCO (Defense Center for Operational Oceanography). It's probably the one most kitesurfers use.
Windy - This app works well because it recommends kite size for the wind strength they expect.
Havørred.com - (it's an app, despite the name). It shows, among other things, water level and water temperature.
www.havnevejr.dk - is a good website if you are surfing in Lynæs. Here you can find the wind meter at Lynæs Harbor and see how much it blows.
New vs. old equipment
New kitesurfing equipment will of course always be more expensive than used kitesurfing equipment. A new kite alone typically costs between 10.000-15.0000 kroner. However, the advantage of new kitesurfing equipment is that you can be sure that it will not fail. New kitesurfing equipment has a much higher level of safety and is also often better and easier to handle as a beginner. If there are any problems with the equipment, you are also covered by a 2-year warranty and possible guarantee, which you can't count on if you buy used kitesurfing equipment.
Because new kitesurfing equipment can be quite expensive, it can be tempting to buy used equipment at a cheaper price, which can also be a good investment. However, if you are looking for second-hand kitesurfing equipment, we recommend that you don't buy equipment that is more than three years old. This is because the newer the kitesurfing equipment, the better and safer it is. However, sometimes you may find that the kite is many years old and hardly used, or that the kite is less than 3 years old but worn and repaired many times. Therefore, it is important that you always make sure that the kite is in good condition if you choose to buy a used one, so that you are sure that safety is in order.
How to check the condition of used kitesurfing equipment
If you are looking to buy used kitesurfing equipment, it is important that you check the condition of the equipment. You can do this in the following way:
- Check the canopy (cloth). Is the material worn or does it have other defects? Stretch marks and faded colors on the material are typically an indication that the kite has been used a lot. If necessary, place the kite in the sun or in front of a light to see if there are any small holes in the fabric.
- Check the leading edge and the middle cone to see if there are any holes or other scares. It is often around the leading edge that holes are missed. If you can see the bladder through the holes, it should be repaired immediately.
- Check if the kite is leaking. To do this, inflate the kite hard and leave it for a few hours. Make sure you close the valve properly.
- Check for any damage to pigtails, bridles and pulleys. If they are very worn, it is also often an indication that the kite has been used a lot.
If there is some major damage to the kite, you should always get a professional sailmaker's assessment and have him repair it if possible.
Read more about kitesurfing equipment in our articles below: