Kiteboarding - 101 - Kitesurfing

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Trainer Kites, are just that a smaller version of the larger kites that we use on the water. While the kites on the water will have 4 or 5 lines these will usually only have 2 lines. The extra 2 lines are so that you can power and depower […]

Before getting lessons by far the best way to learn to Kiteboard and to get the most from your lessons is by getting your hands on an instructional dvd. There are several titles out there but we use and HIGHLY RECOMMEND “Progression - Beginner” on dvd. This video has helped so many […]

Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing involves just one person, a board (similar to a wakeboard), a waist or seat harness, a control bar and lines, some wind and a giant kite anywhere from 5 meters to 19 meters.
Now for a little analogy:
Imagine gliding effortlessly across the water on a board similar to a wakeboard but instead of […]