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 minimum amount of wind they need and whether the conditions on a given day will allow them to ride or even fly a kite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So how much wind is actually needed for someone to kiteboard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An average level kiteboarder weighing around 175 lbs typically needs a minimum wind speed of 12 knots to be able to comfortably ride with a 11 -12 m2 kite on a 140- 145 cm size twintip board.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The actual minimum wind you’ll need depends on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this post, I’ll go through each of these aspects to see how they affect the minimum amount of wind you need for kitesurfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NOTE: if you’re a beginner kiteboarder, make sure you wear good kiting sunglasses. As a newbie, you’re constantly looking at your kite and into direct sunlight, which can have a nasty impact on your eyes! See my in-depth post<\/a> about the best sunglasses I’ve found for actual kiteboarding – NOT just for showing off on the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n