Getting started: Learn before you put that kite up in the air
» How
can I find the best kitesurfing kite?
As you can probably already guess, you can't go kitesurfing
with just any kite and expect the results you want.
» Where
can I find a good kitesurfing board?
As you can imagine, your kitesurfing board is just as important
as any other piece of equipment.
» What
should I wear for kitesurfing clothing?
Just like any other sport, if you're going to go kitesurfing,
then you should definitely dress right.
» Where
can I get the right kitesurfing gear?
Besides kites and boards, you're probably wondering what other
items you need in order to go kitesurfing.
» What
is kitesurfing?
If you’re looking for a new water sport, then you should
think about trying kitesurfing.
» Buying
a kite: secondhand or new
Buying a kite is typically a very confusing process, especially
if you are a beginner and it is your first kite.
» Technical
instruction documents
Whether you are a beginner or a professional kitesurfer, you
will definitely benefit from various kitesurfing technical instruction
documents that are available for your use.
» Asymmetrical
boards
Whether you are choosing a bi-directional or asymmetrical kitesurfing
board, there are a few options you can choose from.
» Directional
boards
You are charged up and ready to get surfing, you may have already
purchased your kite and need an excellent surfboard. You are unsure which
manufacturer provides the best overall product and most of all; you aren’t
sure which board type you should get.
» Inflatable
kites
You may have been on the beach and seen various types of kites
that you would like to purchase, however, you would like a kite system
that you know would be very easy to fly and launch in and out of the water.
Enter inflatable kites. The name basically says it all.
» Bi-directional
boards
If you are planning to take up kitesurfing in the near future,
you may want to first try out various boards before you make your first
purchase.
» Framed
single skin kites
Should you choose to deploy a more rigid kite you may want
to think about using a fiberglass edged frame single skin kite.
» Ram
air foil kites
Depending on which type of kite to choose from may be a bit
daunting in the beginning, there are so many manufacturers of quality
kites which one should you choose? The answer is always the one you are
most comfortable with flying. Ram air foil kites have no predetermined
form.
» Dead-man
safety release system
As with any surfing device there may become a time when danger
can rear its ugly head.
» How
to kitesurf
You have been bitten by the kitesurfing bug, you can’t
wait to hit the first current to propel your body screaming 40-feet into
the air and crashing into the water.
» 2-4
line kites
Often people will ask which one is better a 2 line or 4-line
kite? Is there really a big difference?
» Kitesurfing
equipment
You are ready to take on the extreme sport of kitesurfing,
you are ready to pound the surf and soar across the water and above the
waves.
» Costs
associated with kitesurfing
Getting involved in the extreme sport of kitesurfing might
be more costly than you think, when in all actuality it’s relatively
inexpensive to get started.