Kitesurfing is a sport that is growing and becoming more and more accessible to people throughout the world. There is an amazing feeling of freedom and exhilaration associated with kiteboarding that is not easy to duplicate with any other sport. The ability to harness the wind and ride the waves, mountains, or beaches can be liberating and as most riders will agree, it's a great workout!
Kitesurfing is not necessarily easy, especially for those just getting into the sport. It has the potential to be very dangerous for those that approach the sport without a healthy sense of the power of the wind. Although some riders pioneered through phases where the gear was not safe and did so with no instructors or lessons, the sport is now at a point where solid information is available and lessons from professional instructors are available in many places throughout the world.
There are some advantages to reading a book like this in order to get educated about kitesurfing or kiteboarding before purchasing gear and jumping on a board on a windy day. The first major advantage is that if you have some education, you'll approach the sport with a higher level of understanding of potential risks and associated consequences. The second advantage will be to help you understand some of the costs associated with the sport and what you need to know about gear and riding locations. Of course you'll also have a major head start when it comes down to learning how to ride.
Lessons should be something in which every new rider should invest. There is some level of preparation that can be done prior to starting to ride which is where the advantage to a book like this comes into play. If you can demonstrate a relatively high level of understanding of some of the basic concepts of kitesurfing and have spent some time with a practice kite, you will be able to accomplish a lot more during your first lesson and keep your overall costs associated with learning low.
We've created this book as a comprehensive guide that will give you more than enough information to determine if this sport is right for you as well as answering questions you have about the sport. Getting started in kiteboarding is all about understanding the wind, how the equipment works to harness that wind, and how to stay safe.
In this book, we go in-depth into all of the following and more:
- Staying safe: There are riders that have died because they simply made some bad decisions about when and where to ride. We give solid information on how to stay safe and know your limits.
- Understanding the wind in relation to kitesurfing: Reading the wind forecasts can be a major benefit when learning how to kiteboard. You'll know what spots are going to be good for your size of kite and your skill level.
- Different types of boards: From surfboards to snowboards, we cover many details of which type of board best matches the type of riding you'll be doing.
- Different types of kites: From inflatables and foils to hybrids, we'll go in-depth about the different types of kites and some of the pros and cons of each type.
- Other gear considerations (harnesses / bars / lines): Selecting the other components you'll need shouldn't just be an afterthought. Safety and comfort are a large part of the equation when it comes to the harnesses, bars, and lines.
- Costs associated with your first kiteboarding package: Should you purchase the components separately? Or should you buy your gear in a package? You will learn how to get the most for your money when it comes to purchasing gear.
- Ongoing gear-related costs: How often will you need to replace your gear? What are some of the costs associated with a new gear purchase? You'll also read about how to make sure your gear gets the longest life possible with ideas on taking care of your gear.
- What to expect from lessons: Lessons can be critical and although they have a cost associated with them, we will give you the inside info
Kitesurfing is not necessarily easy, especially for those just getting into the sport. It has the potential to be very dangerous for those that approach the sport without a healthy sense of the power of the wind. Although some riders pioneered through phases where the gear was not safe and did so with no instructors or lessons, the sport is now at a point where solid information is available and lessons from professional instructors are available in many places throughout the world.
There are some advantages to reading a book like this in order to get educated about kitesurfing or kiteboarding before purchasing gear and jumping on a board on a windy day. The first major advantage is that if you have some education, you'll approach the sport with a higher level of understanding of potential risks and associated consequences. The second advantage will be to help you understand some of the costs associated with the sport and what you need to know about gear and riding locations. Of course you'll also have a major head start when it comes down to learning how to ride.
Lessons should be something in which every new rider should invest. There is some level of preparation that can be done prior to starting to ride which is where the advantage to a book like this comes into play. If you can demonstrate a relatively high level of understanding of some of the basic concepts of kitesurfing and have spent some time with a practice kite, you will be able to accomplish a lot more during your first lesson and keep your overall costs associated with learning low.
We've created this book as a comprehensive guide that will give you more than enough information to determine if this sport is right for you as well as answering questions you have about the sport. Getting started in kiteboarding is all about understanding the wind, how the equipment works to harness that wind, and how to stay safe.
In this book, we go in-depth into all of the following and more:
- Staying safe: There are riders that have died because they simply made some bad decisions about when and where to ride. We give solid information on how to stay safe and know your limits.
- Understanding the wind in relation to kitesurfing: Reading the wind forecasts can be a major benefit when learning how to kiteboard. You'll know what spots are going to be good for your size of kite and your skill level.
- Different types of boards: From surfboards to snowboards, we cover many details of which type of board best matches the type of riding you'll be doing.
- Different types of kites: From inflatables and foils to hybrids, we'll go in-depth about the different types of kites and some of the pros and cons of each type.
- Other gear considerations (harnesses / bars / lines): Selecting the other components you'll need shouldn't just be an afterthought. Safety and comfort are a large part of the equation when it comes to the harnesses, bars, and lines.
- Costs associated with your first kiteboarding package: Should you purchase the components separately? Or should you buy your gear in a package? You will learn how to get the most for your money when it comes to purchasing gear.
- Ongoing gear-related costs: How often will you need to replace your gear? What are some of the costs associated with a new gear purchase? You'll also read about how to make sure your gear gets the longest life possible with ideas on taking care of your gear.
- What to expect from lessons: Lessons can be critical and although they have a cost associated with them, we will give you the inside info
