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.

Anyone seeking to join in the sport will find that the gear that is used is quite portable. It has been designed this way to allow users to enjoy surfing in any type of wind. As a beginner, it is advisable for you to start surfing when there is a gentle or low wind to reduce the risks. If you are just watching from the shore, it may not be easy to gauge the strength of the wind and the danger you are likely to face when you start surfing. The wind can easily overpower you when it is strong and this is what makes the sport extremely dangerous.

For one to kitesurf, you must have some basic level of certification before you can start. Even as you rent or buy any of the kite surfing equipment you are required to provide this certification to the sellers. Most sellers will not sell to you the gear as they say the risks are way too high.

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.

Before you can begin your kite surfing techniques, most trainers will advise you to get some kite steering training. This allows you to understand the physics of the kite. Thereafter the training on kite surfing can be easier and reduce the training time. Basically, the training time will depend on your kiting skills but on average it should take you about 4 hours to master the skills needed and get certified.

The sport is associated with the freedom to express yourself as you follow the wind while riding the waves. It is important to respect the environment especially the wind and the waters as you jump and skim the waves. The freestyle technique that is the most enjoyed technique allows you to freely express yourself and try out spectacular and complex 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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