Beginner question (surfing vs kite surfing)

[newgalaxy27]

Hi Guys,

i have never surfed or kite surfed, and for that matter have never done any water sports. i've been snowboarding for 4 years and average at it.
My question is - should one learn surfing before going into kite surfing? i definately want to learn how to surf but have an immediate opportunity to go kite surfing soon.
What would you guys suggest?

[kitesurfer]

Get in the water as soon as you can, who cares which one it is you are learning! One thing though, kitesurfing for sure will give you a hmmm unique surfing style!

KS

[tree4]

Get in the water as soon as you can, who cares which one it is you are learning! One thing though, kitesurfing for sure will give you a hmmm unique surfing style!

KS

Trying watching Meerkat Manor LMAO

[kitesurfer]

Get in the water as soon as you can, who cares which one it is you are learning! One thing though, kitesurfing for sure will give you a hmmm unique surfing style!

KS

Trying watching Meerkat Manor LMAO

There just imitating my cool style!

KS

[newgalaxy27]

thanks for the answer. excited as hell to get into the water

[kremerica]

Kite surfing is definitely more expensive to pick up, and either way you go it will take you more than one session to pick up either.

I say you pick whichever one you'll be able to get more experience in.