How I Got Hooked (literally) On Kitesurfing Back in 2002, as a fanatical windsurfer then, I went on a road trip through France and Spain to the European Mecca for wind sports, Tarifa, on the most southerly tip of Spain. By that stage I was only interested in windsurfing on my tiny custom wave board, … Read more
If you’ve already seen kite boarders in action a lot of this will be obvious, but if you’ve only seen them at a distance, as I did the first time, it’ll give you enough of an insight to hopefully want to find out more and have a go. Kiteboarding for beginners can be a bit … Read more
So, you’ve seen people kiteboarding at a beach, on holiday, TV or maybe YouTube. The fact you’re looking at sites like this is great! Research is good, it means you’ve got an idea what it’s all about before you take the plunge and start spending time and money. But now you want to start learning … Read more
Kitesurfing equipment for beginners can seem daunting, there’s so much available both new and used. Buying the wrong kit can be an expensive and even dangerous mistake. So here we’ll look at the basic equipment you’ll need and how to go about finding the right gear at the right price for you. By this stage … Read more
Your kite will most likely be the most expensive item of your kitesurfing kit, it is after all the power source! So it’s important to know what you’re looking for when you’re about to splash out your hard-earned cash on your first kite. So here I’ll take you through a guide to the best kites … Read more
Let’s take a look at some of the features of board design and what makes up the best kiteboard for beginners. Board Type In another article I list and review a number of boards that are ideal for beginners. Almost without exception, the board you’ll learn on will be a twin-tip. So this is a … Read more
Your harness is possibly the most important part of your whole kitesurfing kit. It’s what keeps you connected to your kite and is the point where the power from the kite is transferred via your body to your board to drive you forward – or upward! So, although it’s one of the least expensive of … Read more