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. …
To perform a darkslide, it is best to have calm water conditions. When the window is right, raise your kite high. From there, you have to fall forward while keeping your upper body steady with your kite. If you succeed, you will be able to bring your board back around. A darkslide is a trick…
The best way to beach start in kitesurfing is by learning how to hold the kite with one hand while being able to get on the board to give you a successful water start. You must practice controlling your kite’s lift, getting onto your board properly, and coordinating these two elements perfectly. What do you get…
The best kitesurfing materials are nylon and polyester. Polyester is UV resistant and durable, meaning it can withstand both the sea and the sun when it’s in use. Nylon is resistant to moisture and the cheaper material of the two, so it will keep your kite in good shape for a good price. Kitesurfing is…
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. …
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 technique down, it will be one of your new favorite activities because it is so exhilarating. When you kiteboard, you hit a point…
Technically kiteboarding and kitesurfing are the same sport, but the terms refer to different activities within that sport. Kiteboarding uses a twin tip board to ride on open water while kitesurfing uses a directional board to ride waves. The terms kiteboarding and kitesurfing are used interchangeably by many, and although they have many similarities, kitesurfing…
Watch videos, read instructional articles and consider taking lessons. Learning to control a Kiteboard takes lots of physical practice. Kiteboarders need to acquire many skills, knowledge of the kite mechanics and how your movements affect the kiteboard’s speed, power, and direction while on the water. Deciding to get into a sport like kiteboarding is a…
Kitesurfers come to a stop by using a combination of multiple techniques. Kitesurfing requires some technical knowledge, but the main components of stopping on the water rely on edging upwind, positioning the kite, and sheeting out the control bar. Kitesurfers stop by using these mechanisms in tandem. Kitesurfing is a popular watersport in oceanside communities…
Kite surfing first came about in the late 1970s, but it became more mainstream in the late 1990s after various kite designs were tested and refined. Kitesurfers started competing for the highest jump and craziest tricks in 1998 at the first competition in Maui. How high a kitesurfer can jump depends on factors such as…
To stand up on a kitesurfing board, you first must have complete control over the kite. Next, position your body in the water to prepare to be lifted into a stance position. Allow the kite to power your body up with knees bent. Once standing, put your weight on your back leg and start riding….
