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Kite boarding or Para Gliding ?

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Sticklebrick | 11:26 Fri 15th Dec 2006 | Hobbies & Interests
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Could someone with a little practical knowledge of both of these sports give me an idea of which is easier to get into in in the UK, what the costs are and what i need ( basic kit ) to get going on each. costs etc.

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Don't know about para Gliding (thought that was done on the water being towed by a boat?) However, I have a kite that I go boarding with. I started off using some in-line skates that I already had and progressed to a board after I had spent time getting used to the kite and practicing. The kites vary in style, quality, size and price (mine was a beginners one and it was just over �50) but they go up to nearly �300 in our local shop. The skates were old and were a gift so I don't know how much they were originally, but there are some good ones on ebay for about �30. My board was �75, but I have seen some for about �30 and they go all the way up to nearly �600.
Start with the cheaper ones and if you like it you can always trade up later and sell the starter stuff on ebay or in the local free ads.
forgot to mention ~ you might get some grief if you aren't careful. I was told off by the police for kite boarding along the local prom (it was a windy day and there was hardly anyone around, but someone complained). the park is a good place if the local by-laws don't prevent it.

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