Progression Beginner 2nd Edition DVD

I'm new to the sport of kiteboarding and wanted an instructional video that would allow me to learn the basics prior to my first lessons. This DVD did an excellent job of taking the viewer (me) step-by-step through the fundamentals of kiteboarding. I really enjoyed the split screen feature that shows the positioning of the kite while simultaneously showing a close-up of the kiteboarder during every technique. I also enjoyed the segments of the common mistakes one will experience while kiteboarding. I went back and watched them after my lessons and learned what I was doing wrong. Lastly, I videotaped my first lessons so I could compare my positioning and technique to the this instructional DVD. Since lessons are very expensive, I feel this DVD was a good value for me as it allowed the instructor to accelerate through segments I already knew from watching the video and spend more time on areas that I was having more difficulty grasping and answer questions the video didn't cover. The only slight criticism I have is the background music during transitions to the next segment. I found that it gets annoying but this is easily fixed by hitting the mute button and then turning the sound back on when instruction is being provided. I highly recommend buying this instructional DVD to supplement the learning experience with kiteboarding lessons. I have also purchased the next videos in the Progression series as I aspire to advance and improve my riding skills and don't want to pay for expensive lessons to accomplish this.

I wish I had seen this before I flew to Maui for a few lessons. I really like the layout and I can tell a lot of thought went into the order the information is presented. Seeing the demonstration videos really helps me understand what the instructors were teaching me. I am far more confident that I understand the skills I am trying to master and look forward to my next chance to continue with another lesson. If you have never taken a lesson but plan to my recommendation would be to watch the video a couple of times without really trying to memorize any particular part. Your instructor may use different words but I am confident he will be saying pretty much the same things. You will be more receptive because of the excellent graphics and info in this dvd. If you are already taking lessons or are a novice already then the visuals and clear explanations in the dvd may very well clear up confusion you don't even know you have.

DVDs are not a substitute for professional training. Kites can be very powerful and dangerous. I have not found a better series of training videos than these and I have purchased several over the years. You will want at least the beginner and intermediate volume 1 in your collection if you are relatively new in this sport. There are good tips to help you advance and to correct your mistakes.

Very well put together instructional DVD. Good chapter set-up. We can't all remember everything our in-person kite boarding instructors yell to us over the wind while running our equipment upwind over wet sand. This an awesome DVD that you can leisurely watch for specific areas/techniques (chapters) to find out or reinforce what your instructor actual said. Next time out, you're sure to show progress. Background music a little grating after awhile. Please don't use this DVD as a substitute for professional kiteboarding instruction, yes ,its expensive but cheaper than ER visits and broken equipment!

I did not like it, fell short of instructions, the kiteschool DVD [..] OR [..] is much better. It's a French made DVD but available in English in the US, they go slower, deeper and further in the instructions.

I bought a few other DVDs. This one is so well made that it really will help you as you take your lessons. After a few hours with an instructor you can kick back and watch this to understand what went wrong and how to do it better. OF COURSE it shows you common mistakes. How else can you learn?

Excellent video for beginners. Very helpful for reviewing skills necessary for kiteboarding. Each step in setting up the kite to launching is clearly shown, with many skills shown in slow motion. Not a replacement for a qualified instructor.

Nice into video and it gave me some ideas on what to do next. I think it might be become even more useful once I get some initial lessons