Kitesurfing is one of those activities or sports that has a small but passionate base of participants. Many of them have grown in skill from their beginnings, and they’ve probably gone through some different equipment combinations to get to their favorite setup. Kitesurfing kites should be stable, easily controllable, not too reactive or over-responsive, and …
Kiteboarding is an exhilarating and unique sport, but some parts of it can become somewhat complex. One such complex part of this sport is knowing how to trim your kite before and during the action. Knowing how to properly trim your kite will help you pick up wind easier and make higher jumps over waves. …
A darkslide is a trick that involves dragging the edge of your board through the water before bringing it back around. The movement seems simple, but watching veteran kiteboarders is not the same as doing it yourself. Above all, you need solid strength and timing to perform a darkslide. To perform a darkslide, it is …
What do you get when you combine two of the most dynamic forces on the planet – wind and water – while harnessing the awesome powers of each? You get kitesurfing – an exciting sport that has taken the entire globe by storm. While the learning curve can be steep, with a willingness to commit …
Kitesurfing is a pastime that combines flying a kite and surfing on waves into a unique and exhilarating sport. However, like any sport, the equipment is one of the most important parts. If the kitesurfing kites aren’t made of the proper material, they could get damaged in the action. The best kitesurfing materials are nylon …
An exhilarating activity combining the elements of water with the masterful execution of mechanics, the global sport of kiteboarding has grown incredibly throughout the years. And there is one specific element to the sport that has continually attracted the attention of participants and onlookers alike – “going upwind.” To ride upwind well, you’ll need to …
If you are new to the world of kiteboarding, there are a lot of key techniques to learn. As you grow from an amateur to a more seasoned kiteboarder, you will gain important skills. Learning kiteboard transitions will take you from feeling like a newcomer out on the water to maneuvering like an intermediate kiteboarder. …
When you kiteboard, you hit a point where you want to start trying new things. It can range from tricks to new techniques. Learning to foil in kiteboarding can be nerve-racking since you are going to be increasing your speed. The same skills apply, but you’re riding a hydrofoil lift board. Once you get the …
The terms kiteboarding and kitesurfing are used interchangeably by many, and although they have many similarities, kitesurfing and kiteboarding actually refer to two distinct activities. What equipment you need and what precisely you can do depends on whether you are kitesurfing or kiteboarding. Technically kiteboarding and kitesurfing are the same sport, but the terms refer …
Deciding to get into a sport like kiteboarding is a big deal. Once you make that leap, it’s an even bigger deal to make sure you learn how to properly control your kiteboard to maximize your enjoyment of the sport. It also helps to minimize the risk of injury to you or someone else and …