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Fresh

Make sure you dont miss up at freshers fair on Thursday 6th October 2011 in the Bristol Student Union! Every thing you should need to know about our freshers events and first trips are on out leaflet below. You dont want to miss them.

About Us

The University of Bristol Kitesurfing Society offers a unique and thrilling opportunity to get involved with the fastest growing extreme sport in the UK. First time fliers, avid landborders and enthusiastic kitesurfers (beginners or experienced) should sign up and grab space on our day and weekend trips to the beach.

For you experienced riders, with the reformation of the Student Kitesurfing Association and new Nationals Tour there has never been a better time to get involved! There is the oppurtunity to compete for Bristol at the three stages of the SKA Nationals Tour: Wave, Slider and Freestyle. (More Info)

Forget the gym and give this fast, furious and fun sport a try. We offer equipment, tuition, awesome socials, kiting buddies, superb trips to Wales and Cornwall and Devon and a manic trip abroad at Easter time. It will blow you away! 

Can you help us?

  • Do you have a car? Willing to Drive on our trips to take the overflow from the minibuses, you will save 50% on the cost of all our trips.
  • Also Qualified IKO/BKSA Instructors don't pay a penny for a few hours work, even for accommodation and sometimes food! Get in touch!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to join?

It only costs £25 to join our fantastic society!

What do I get for my money?

  • All the equipment you need to learn the sport; including small beginners foil kites, depowerable land and water kites and boards
  • Regular day and weekend trips to some of the best beaches in the South West for kitesurfing and land-based powerkiting, paying only a contribution to fuel and minibus costs (See Trips)
  • Ridiculously cheap kitesurfing tuition weekends and free powerkite clinics, cheap (and awesome!) trips abroad, affiliation with the Student Kitesurfing Association for inter-university events and big discounts on most equipment through our sponsors
  • Others to go kiting with if you are already experienced, and regular and innovative socials with a great bunch of people!

    • How do I join?

    Email Harry on president@bristolkitesurfing.co.uk or come see us at the freshers fair, or get on our mailing list and facebook page and get involved on one of our socials. We love new members. Beginners and experienced are welcome join any time!


    Is kitesurfing dangerous?

    Only as dangerous as any other water based extreme sport. Modern equipment is now very safe with multiple redundant safety systems and we have not had a injury in the society yet *touches wood*. Understanding the weather and the dangers of each spot, and choosing the right kite size for the conditions are the most important safety considerations. It is the committee's job to teach you these aspects and help you always get this right!


    Do I need to be strong?

    No. Most of the pull from the kite is transferred through a harness around your waist. You only need to be averagely fit and a good swimmer if you are going in the water