JesseIf you’re looking to get into a wave riding board sport, you may have a hard time deciding whether to choose kitesurfing or regular surfing (no kite). Having been a surfer all my life, and a kitesurfer for some years, I think this is a...
You might say there are two types of kiteboarders: those who primarily want to fly, and those who just want to ride waves… If you’re in the first category, perfecting the art of getting big air is likely your goal. For a...
If you’ve been riding on a twintip for a while, learning to kitesurf on a directional board is both an exciting and challenging new step that can take your kiteboarding to a new level. Although directional kiteboards/surfboards are...
As a kiteboarder, if you’re like me, you’re constantly torn between the anxiety of your eyes getting damaged from exposure to the sun and the convenience and freedom of riding without wearing sunglasses. Don’t you just hate it when...
We kiteboarders are likely to suffer back pain at one point or another throughout our kitesurfing life. Whether such back problems are due to kiteboarding or not, they can greatly impact our ability to keep riding and can sometimes keep us out...
How much kite does a rider over 95kg need to get up and stay upwind in low winds of 12-13 knots? What about 15 knots? What size board should that rider use and how will size impact his/her riding ability? Assuming the rider is...
If you’re wondering whether to choose a twintip or a directional kiteboard for kitesurfing, welcome to the club! This is a recurrent question among kiteboarders and one for which everyone has a different answer. Should you ride a surfboard or...
Choosing your first kite can be a serious challenge! There are so many brands and models available out there. When you ask fellow kitesurfers, everyone seems to have a different answer. As for the school you went to for your initial...
A key aspect of kiteboarding is matching the right wind conditions with appropriate kite size, board size, skill level, and body weight. Newer kiteboarders often scratch their heads about the minimum amount of wind they need and whether the...
So, you know how to kitesurf. You now have quite a few sessions under your belt, you know how to pick and set up a kite, and you can ride upwind reliably. You bought your own gear, and you have some free time for kiting. Problem is, due to your...
