A Guide To Kitesurf For Beginners

By Dorothy Thompson


Kite surfing is a relatively new sport that has attracted many thrill seekers from all over the world. It is a sport that combines the spectacular nature of windsurfing and sailing with a kite. Kitesurf can be carried out in any place that has ever present wind and shallow sounds with few obstructions for the kites.

The gear used in kite surfing is usually portable and this allows the surfer to enjoy the sport in a wide range of winds. It is always advisable for beginners to learn using low winds as the winds are gentler. It is not always easy to identify the dangers of kite surfing especially when you are watching kite surfers from the shore. It can be a dangerous sport if the wind is strong with a lot of power controlling the kite.

Before you can rent or buy the kite surfing equipment, you need to have some basic certificate showing that you know how to surf. Most of the shops will not allow you to rent or buy anything related to kite surfing without providing this certification. They consider the risks too high for this extreme sport.

The sport is considered to be high risk and highly rewarding at the same time. Surfers always treat the ocean with respect while at the same time putting safety first before having fun. If you are a risk taker and can picture yourself riding waves on a beautiful beach then consider joining in the fun of this extreme sport.

As part of the training, you will be required to understand the physics of the kite and how to steer it. This is a very important step in kite surfing training. Once you are able to master the skill, the trainers will be comfortable in taking you through the rest of the training. In about 4 hours you should have finished the training and received your basic level certification that will allow you to start kite surfing.

The sport is associated with the freedom to express yourself as you follow the wind while riding the waves. It is important to respect the environment especially the wind and the waters as you jump and skim the waves. The freestyle technique that is the most enjoyed technique allows you to freely express yourself and try out spectacular and complex moves.

There are competitions that are held in various parts of the world where competitors showcase their skills to a panel of judges. In the freestyle technique competition, which is the most competitive, the competitors are given limited time to perform in limited space. The judges shortlist the best two competitors who then battle it out for the prize.

Part of the judging criteria checks on the height that the competitors reach as they surf. Points are awarded to competitors who gain maximum height to perform a stunt and impress the judges. The judges also look into the technical difficulty of some of the stunts carried out, the creativity and innovation of the competitors as well as the risk taken. Higher points are awarded to the surfers who show a variety of moves and styles with a lot of power in execution and amplitude.




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