dimanche 17 février 2019

A Beginners Introduction To Kitesurf

By Dorothy Thompson


Kite surfing is an extreme sport that has been attracting very many people all over the world. It involves sailing and windsurfing with the use of a kite. Kitesurf is spectacular when done in a place with shallow and open waters with very few obstructions for the kite.

The gear used in kite surfing is usually portable and this allows the surfer to enjoy the sport in a wide range of winds. It is always advisable for beginners to learn using low winds as the winds are gentler. It is not always easy to identify the dangers of kite surfing especially when you are watching kite surfers from the shore. It can be a dangerous sport if the wind is strong with a lot of power controlling the kite.

Before you can rent or buy the kite surfing equipment, you need to have some basic certificate showing that you know how to surf. Most of the shops will not allow you to rent or buy anything related to kite surfing without providing this certification. They consider the risks too high for this extreme sport.

The sport is highly rewarding and risky at the same time. Thrill seekers understand this and they always respect the ocean or the waters as they have fun. Safety is always a priority for them before they can have fun. If you are one the people who can take risks and would like to ride on waves on beautiful beaches, you should consider learning the sport.

You will be required to start the training before you can get into the water. The most basic training starts with kite steering techniques. This is the first training you will need to undergo before you can learn any of the kite surfing techniques. Trainers will advise you on mastering the steering of the kites before you can start surfing. Once you master this, the rest of the training can take up to 4 hours. Afterward, you will get your certificate that will allow you to hire or buy the equipment to start having fun.

Kite surfing is associated with freedom and the desire to follow the wind as you ride the waves. Surfers however also respect the environment as they skim the waves and soar in the sky. One of the techniques referred to as freestyle allows the surfer to express him or herself with complex and spectacular moves.

There are competitions that are held in various parts of the world where competitors showcase their skills to a panel of judges. In the freestyle technique competition, which is the most competitive, the competitors are given limited time to perform in limited space. The judges shortlist the best two competitors who then battle it out for the prize.

The judges usually look for various things in the competition. Firstly they check on the height that the competitors reach as they perform their stunts and impress them. They also look at how creative and complex the stunts are as well as the risks involved. High points are awarded to those that showcase their moves and styles with a lot of energy.




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