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Kiteboarding General Info
Kiteboarding, or kitesurfing, is one of the most exhilarating sports and combines aspects of surfing, wakeboarding, paragliding, and more. Imagine being able to pull off all your favorite wakeboard moves without the assistance of a boat. Ride wherever you want with only the tranquil sound of the wind in your ears. Jump 30 feet off flat water without a ramp. Surf more waves in one day than you ever thought possible. Ski or snowboard across miles of snow-covered fields with only the assistance of a kite.Kiteboarding is challenging to learn, but it does not require much physical strength. The harness takes most of the load away from your arms, allowing kiteboarders to ride for hours non-stop. Most people in good physical condition can learn to kiteboard, even kids. The most challenging part of the learning curve is controlling the kite. The good thing is, most of these vital steps to kiteboarding can be learned on a smaller-sized 'trainer kite' which allows you to understand the basic steps while only dealing with a fraction of the power. Over the past few years, many advances in kiteboarding have been made. The gear is now a lot safer and the learning curve is much less steep. What used to take people months to learn now only takes days. Even though kiteboarding has become so much easier to learn, lessons are still mandatory. Without the proper instruction things can turn ugly real quick, which is why taking lessons is so vital. Kiteboard packages start around $1,300 - $2,500 for a kite, lines, pump, control bar, harness, and board. For a 2-Day lesson you're looking at a little over $500. The good thing is, wind is free. And if you're a skier or snowboarder, strap your skis/board on your feet and strap onto a kite to ride along snow-covered fields for some riding all year long without the hefty price of lift tickets. Continue to 'Kiteboard Conditions' Return to the Kiteboarding Knowledge Center |
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