What is Kiteboarding - Chasing the Dream: Ep 02
Kiteboarding, or kitesurfing, is one of the most exhilarating of all water sports. Kiteboarding combines many athletic disciplines from kite flying, wakeboarding, to surfing and beyond. Imagine being able to pull off all your favorite wakeboard moves all... moreKiteboarding, or kitesurfing, is one of the most exhilarating of all water sports. Kiteboarding combines many athletic disciplines from kite flying, wakeboarding, to surfing and beyond. Imagine being able to pull off all your favorite wakeboard moves all with one large kite and no boat. Ride for hours at a time with only the sound of the wind at your ears and no stopping to get on a lift or get on a boat. Can you visualize jumping 30 feet straight off of flat water with no ramp or kicker? Ski or snowboard (kite skiing or snowkiting) across miles of snow-covered fields with only the assistance of a kiteboarding kite and a harness.
Kiteboarding takes a little time 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... less