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how long does it take to learn to kitesurf

Beginner

How Long Does it Take to Learn to Kitesurf ?

So you want to become a kitesurfer. When you ask around, just about everyone has a different estimate about how long it took them to learn to kite. You just want to know what you’re up...

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how much wind is needed for kiteboarding

Beginner

How Much Wind for Kiteboarding? 8 Factors To Know About

A key aspect of kiteboarding is matching the right wind conditions with appropriate kite size, board size, skill level, and body weight. Newer kiteboarders often scratch their heads about the...

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kitesurfing vs surfing

Beginner

Kitesurfing vs surfing: which is better?

If you’re looking to get into a wave riding board sport, you may have a hard time deciding whether to choose kitesurfing or regular surfing (no kite). Having been a surfer all my life, and a...

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how to kitesurf in choppy water

Intermediate

How to Kitesurf in Choppy Water

Choppy water is one of the challenges many beginner kitesurfers have to deal with. When you start learning to kitesurf, you often can’t choose your location and often end up learning in chop. In general, strong winds create choppy conditions...

how much does it cost to kitesurf

Beginner

How Much Does It Cost to Start Kitesurfing?

Besides learning curve and safety, cost is probably the number one hurdle for most people looking to start kitesurfing. Our sport is famous for having a relatively high initial financial barrier to entry. But how much does it really cost to...

kiteboarding with back pain

Intermediate

Kiteboarding with Back Pain: How to Cope With a Bad Back

We kiteboarders are likely to suffer back pain at one point or another throughout our kitesurfing life. Whether such back problems are due to kiteboarding or not, they can greatly impact our ability to keep riding and can sometimes keep us out of...

kitesurfing vs windsurfing

Beginner Intermediate

Kitesurfing vs Windsurfing: Which One Is Best For You?

Among wind riders, the kitesurfing vs windsurfing faceoff has been going on for years, though kitesurfing has clearly been gaining a lot of ground. Nevertheless, many people still have a hard time choosing between the two sports since they quite...

can you kitesurf on your own

Intermediate

Can You Kitesurf On Your Own ?

So, you know how to kitesurf. You now have quite a few sessions under your belt, you know how to pick and set up a kite, and you can ride upwind reliably. You bought your own gear, and you have some free time for kiting. Problem is, due to your...