You might say there are two types of kiteboarders: those who primarily want to fly, and those who just want to ride waves… If you’re in the first category, perfecting the art of getting big air is likely your goal. For a kitesurfer, big air is a way to fulfill the ongoing dream of flying. To achieve such a goal, you need great technique and of course, the right gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best big air kites are kites that travel faster through the window, allow the rider to edge harder, travel up higher with the least effort, have the most hang time, and float down the smoothest. Hybrid kites with high aspect ratio are typically good big air candidates for an average skilled rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following kites are considered some of the best for big air:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s look at exactly what “big air” means, what kind of skills and techniques are involved, and what makes a good boosting kite (and kiteboard).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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