| Looked at many extreme sports but just can't find | | | | board and your weight at the same time the |
| the right thrills? It's time to take a look at the ocean, | | | | explanation is this: while flying, a kite is creating it's |
| you might just find some inspiration. | | | | own wind and the wind it creates is faster than the |
| The latest craze in extreme sports is kitesurfing, it | | | | wind powering it producing more power than the |
| only started out in 1990 but there are tens of | | | | actual wind. |
| thousands of enthusiasts around the world. You can | | | | The Kitesurfing Gear |
| go to any ocean side on a Sunday and you'll see that | | | | You might think that kitesurfing is not an expensive |
| kitesurfing has a strong following and has expanded | | | | sport but that's not entirely true, the board and kite |
| quickly. | | | | aren't the only equipment you need. Other equipment |
| The kitesurfing board is a surfboard but shorter and | | | | components are a kite pump(inflatable kite), bar, lines, |
| the kitesurfer is attached to it with foot straps or | | | | board harness, life jacket and helmet. If you'll add the |
| bindings. You have the board attached to a kite, that | | | | starting lessons you'll get a good amount that you'll |
| looks more like a parachute, by a series of lines of | | | | have to spend. |
| various lengths. The board is propelled by the kite | | | | Taking Kitesurfing Lessons |
| across the water at quite great speeds. | | | | The theory behind kitesurfing is simple enough, the |
| The challenge in kitesurfing is that your body is the | | | | practice is another story. Because of that you need a |
| only connection between the kite and the board and | | | | little while to master. Kitesurfing enthusiasts should |
| mastering the control of both the kite in the air and | | | | take lessons from an experienced kitesurfing |
| the board on the water is a key point. | | | | instructor before practicing this sport, no matter how |
| If you're asking yourself how it's possible for a kite | | | | much experience you have with surfing or |
| to stay in the air while holding the weight of the | | | | windsurfing. |