Kite Surfing Knowledge Base
kite surfing? well basically i really want to try kite surfing but it it hard? and how to i start? i surf snowboard and skate btw
Do I really need to take lessons for Kite Surfing? If I want to go Kite Surfing for first time Do I really need to take lessons for Kite Surfing? What dangers would I be facing if I don't take lessons and just go for it on my own autodidact? Can you also tell me what are the main muscles that I will be working out in this sport? This sport is so cool! Another question... If the kite falls into the water then I would need to go out of the water and start again? I would need to be a very good swimmer then?
Where are the best Kite surfing spots in Brisbane? Hi there, I currently live in Brisbane in the CBD and my boyfriend is coming to live with me from Perth. He's a keen kite surfer and so wants to live near the beach, do you know any beaches close to Brisbane that are good for kite surfing? And also good areas to live that are comutable to the city? Thanks
What balance board to buy for kite surfing? I want to get a balance board to help with my general balance skills. I'm a windsurfer and just started to kite surf so it's mainly for watersports. What balance boards do people recommend? I was looking at the Lush board but then started reading about the original Indo boards - now I'm just plain confused! Thanks in advance.
Wanting to try out kite surfing or wind surfing. Which is more fun, cheapest, safest? I live in Puerto Rico where we have beautiful beach days and awesome wind, always crowded beaches and never ending heat. I'm an architecture student wanting to try out a new sport. I have some friends who already kite surf but I'm not completely sure if I want to do it to. I've always been amazed with windsurfing but everyone I've asked keeps telling me to try kite surfing instead. Thanks!
Another noob to kite-surfing, some advice from knowledgeable individuals? I wanna pick up the sport of kite-boarding, specifically on the water. I wonder if I can use a good wake board, or even mount bindings on a short board. Is the kite for water different than the one for land? What would a good set-up be for a noob that can already hold his own in all boardsports...save for wind surfing. lol How much money are we talking about here?
How hard is it to learn wind surfing or kite surfing? I want to learn one or both. How many days or hours would I have to be out there before I pretty much got the hang of it? I just don't want to get discouraged after the first day if I'm not getting it. I snowboarded some like 10 years ago but now my balance is not what it used to be and I haven't surfed or anything.
Can I use my snowboard for kite surfing? I want to learn how to kitesurf and I own a snowboard instead of buying a kitesurfing board and spending more money can I just use my snowboard to try it out instead, during the summer. Thanks
Where can I try kite surfing in the Central Europe?? I'm from Slovakia and I really want to start with kite, and I don't know where. Do you know a place to try it somewhere in Austria, Slovakia...and if it is there a course for beginners, thanks so much for answers
Kite surfing, does anyone do this? I really want to learn to kite surf. I love the beach, the water, everything. But is the equipment expensive? I would imagine it is to a degree, but what about hand me down or used equipment, and where can you find it? Also, can you get lessons for this sort of thing? Is it harder than regular surfing, or easier?
Has kite surfing come to India yet? Has anyone seen it in India? If so, where? If not, would there be any interest to learn this new water sport there? Where would be the best beaches to set up a school?
Cost to start kite surfing? I'm thinking about taking up kite surfing, how much should i expect to pay for my first kite and board? i expect i will be able to get both of these used.
what does (kite-surfing) mean in Arabic? For those who live near the sea and practice kite surfing, How do you say Kite-surfing or kite-surfer in Arabic? Thanks Fred, bless you granddad :) .. Rare, I speak Arabic too, but i didn't want to translate the term myself, that's why I prefer to have it from someone who knows it. By the way, i think u misunderstood what is meant by kite-surfing, please google the term and see the pictures, it is far bigger than (taaera waraqeya).
Where do I go to Kite surf in So Cal? I live in so cal and would like to get into kite surfing. Where would I go to start? What is a normal price for the kite, board and all attachments?
Is there any kite surfing in Kemer, Turkey ? Could not find any schools or water sport centres offering kitesurfing lessons, I will be on holiday there and really want to try it .. gugu, are you sure about that ? I really doubt they have it in every hotel, it is a relatively new sport which requires certain conditions of beach and winds; there simply will not be so many experienced instructors / equipment / suitable beaches .... I found only one so far, surf school in Fethiye ..but it is too far from Kemer ...
I wanna go kite surfing!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I took my dog for a walk and saw these people kite surfing, now i really wanna try it but dont know where to start? What should i get? should i take lessons? Help please:]
training kites for kite surfing.? my mate told me that to get used to the kites before i actually start lessons in kite surfing is to practice first with a training kite. does anyone know which size i should get im about 100kgs he said theres 1.5m 2m and 2.5 but i wouldn't have a clue which one to buy. also how small does a kite surfing unit pack down to? I travel alot overseas and would just like to know. how much does a basic set up cost also any help would be greatly appreciated.
Want to start kite-surfing? Want to start kite-surfing. I am 200 lb, 6 f. what size kite to I need, how many lines... I never done this before,.. if i get dvd or book, will that explain all that? and i don;t have any classes around me...
Can you use a Wake-Board for Kite Surfing or a Kite Surfing Board for Wakeboarding? I am looking out for a wake-board for our boat, but I am also into power kiting. I currently only kite jump and land-buggy, but I might look into kite surfing in the near future. I am wondering if it would be a good idea if I purchase a single, high-quality board and use it for both sports, or buy a wake board for the boat and a separate kite board later on. If it is possible to use a "universal" board, is it better to use a wake boarding for kite surfing or a kite surfing board for wake boarding?
IS kite surfing a very good idea? Some of my family is planning a summer vacation (no plans have been made haha) but we were thinking of some things to do. Would kite surfing be a fun activity for 1 or 2 days like take a lesson or something. Or would it be a waste of time cause we would need longer to actually be able to do it and have fun. All of the people are athletic (soccer, baseball, hockey, tennis, etc.) Ages of people that would try are 16, 20, 21, and maybe an adult in their 40s. Any info about kite surfing would be appreciated. How hard it is, how much strength is needed, and other info along those lines.
is kite surfing dangerous? I've heard stories about people breaking their back and becoming partly paralyzed from hitting the water at a bad angle. Do you know if this is true?
Is this a good kite for kite surfing? Well I am going to start kitesurfing and my friends friend is selling a kite. My friends tells me its a good kite from a good brand. The kites brand name is BEST , this is the web page http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/Team-C
How can I learn how to kite surf? So I live in Alberta and I really wanna learn how to kite surf where are some good places to learn and how much do lessons and equipment usually cost, and where are some good places around to learn
first kite for kite surfing ? 2 line or 4 line or do they all come with a 2 line and a bar new to this i have a flexi foil 2 line trainer kite 1.2m, just waiting for the wind to pick up so i can get out and play with it
What Kite Surfing Kite is best for me? G'day. I'm 16. I am a beginner. I've pretty much taught myself on an 11m Wipika Matrix C Kite. However, its getting old, i seem to be putting more money into it as something always breaks. I can Kiteboard out and in to shore and upwind most of the time, and i can relaunch my C kite (which is a pain in the ass) - just to give you a bit of an idea of where i'm at in terms of skill level. I look on the internet and I see soooooooo many brands and makes of kites and I don't know which is better or worth the price? Should i get a new one? second hand for less money? Basically, I want you to give me a brand, make or whatever kite that is perfect for me. I dont plan to go in over 30kts of wind so preferably a 9m or something. I only weigh 55 kg and i just want the kite suitable for me. I was thinking of buying a new 08 model or 09 model because they're prices will probably shrink due to the 2010 models coming in. So please give me a few or one brand of kite and length that i should get (hyrbid kite plz - not a C!!!) Thanks a lot. Maybe a waroo 09 9m???
Where can I learn to kite surf in Bali from Dec 22 to 25? I am popping to Bali this Christmas and want to learn to kite surf. I have contacted a few places and they all seem to be closed during the Christmas period (due to weather???). Therefore I was wondering if anyone knew of any centres that will remain open the week before Christmas? Thanks muchly.
A great kite surfing gift? My boyfriend is in love with the kitesurfing sport but I know very little about it...what is a logical gift that he would be able to use but wouldn't need to much customization and wouldn't break my wallet? Thanks = )
do any of you guys or girls kite surf? ive got one a beamer III 3 meter power kite. i dont live near the beach but that thing can really jerk ya around . im planning on useing it this winter to pull me around on snow skis.im already looking at the 7 meter one. bigger the better!
Where shall I go for a month that is hot and I can surf/kite-surf? I have a month off work coming up in about 2 weeks due to a change in jobs. I would really like to use this time to get away. I want somewhere hot and where there is stuff such as surfing to do. Do not want just a beach holiday (I get bored after about an hour of just sitting on the beach!) and want to go out of Europe. I will be going on my own (although seasoned traveller so not worried about that aspect) and have a budget of about £2500 to include spending money while I am there. Can anyone please recommend somewhere I can go that fits this criteria? Was going to go to Bali but is now on the FCO "don't go" list...
Where to buy a Kite in Dublin? Hi I would like buy a kite. Not a kite surf, just a simple kite? Do you know where I can buy one in Dublin city center? Thanks for help
So what's it like Surfing / KiteSurfing in Costa Rica? I think I'm headed to Costa Rica in March for a week to do some kite surfing and just want to hear about anyone who has some experience there or has done it before... good places to go? cheaper to buy/rent there or here in the US? places to stay? college/young professional scene? I speak Spanish (the spain type), and want to meet maybe some tourists and definitely some locals. Thoughts? Thanks!
Surfing in Romania? Is there any place to surf in Romania? At Constanta and the Black Sea is it good for surfing (surf board, not kite surfing or anything else).
Whats the best way to photo objects in a studio? Iv been asked by a Kite surfing magazine to get a series of images of the new boards which are out to day. I was thinking about trying to hang them off something whit fishing wire, but not to shore. Any help would and advices would be a amazing. Cheers Jake
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