Kitesurfing
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User:CoronaQueen @timeAndDate(1271625584)
If you've never had the adventurous experience of a day of kitesurfing then you're truly missing out! Kitesurfing, also called kiteboarding, allows you a unique and challenging water sport requiring agility as well as coordination. Kitesurfing combines the freedom of surfing as well as kite flying. The sport requires you to either sit or stand on the board, as in surfing or windsurfing, while being propelled along the water with the use of a powerful specialized kite where speed is governed by wind velocity as well as handling experience. Kayaks, catamarans, as well as canoes, have the capacity of propulsion with kites as well but don't offer as much versatility, speed and performance as board kitesurfing. Depending on wind speeds, kitesurfing offers the exhilarating experience of being able to perform amazing stunts.
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Kitesurfing Equipment
Get geared for fun. Get geared for adventure. Get geared for the ride of your life with the necessary kitesurfing equipment.
* '''Boards''' in traction deck pads for stability and security, and 4 honeycomb glass fins.
* '''Kites ''' - Available in air foiled, inflatable or framed, kites are constructed of lightweight ripstock nylon (similar to parachutes or hot air balloons) in "C" canopy inflatable shapes. Kitesurfing kites are equipped with a lightweight aluminum control bar with foam handled grip for improved acceleration, control over the breaks, and a stable and balanced flying performance. Just grab your board, unfold your kite and wait for the wind!
* '''Control bar and lines ''' - Bar controls the motion of the kite and has a handlpass/bypass leash in the center that quickly and safely attaches to the harness. Lines are the necessary tools for connecting the kite to the control bar.
* '''Harnesses''' performance.
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Apparel and Accessories
* '''Rash guard clothing ''' in SPF protection and is designed to help "guard" you from the sun and surf elements making your time on the water more enjoyable. When ocean kitesurfing, these clothes help ease the chafing abrasion that sea salt constantly creates. Rash guard offers wicks the water, enabling more control creating less water absorbency to bog you down. Due to it's lightweight material of nylon or polyester, rash guard is the perfect water sport related attire.
* '''Water helmets ''' - Although not a requirement, depending on your kitesurfing feats and stunts, sometimes a helmet is a wise choice especially if you are in a group whether for fun or competition.
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Related Guides
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Surfing and Bodyboarding
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Windsurfing and Kiteboarding
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Boating
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Sailing
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