Kite Surfing – Necessary Equipment

Kite Surfing – Necessary Equipment

Advanced technology is helping sports equipment manufacturers to invent and enhance the equipment and made it easy to learn for beginners. Kite surfing equipment has undergone several changes from its origin to present day. One must know what are the equipments required for any sport.

Let’s see the necessary equipment for kite surfing:-

Kites: Kite manufacturing has undergone many changes. Many varieties of kites are available; power kites that include leading edge inflatable and bow kites, and foil kites. Kites also vary in size.

Flying Lines: Usually ultra high molecular weight polyethylene is used to make these flying lines to bear the loads of the riders. Most kites use 3 to 4 lines and fifth line is used to help in water re-launching. They will come in different lengths.

Control Bar: This is used to control the kite and to rotate it clockwise or anticlockwise. This is attached to the kite through the flying lines. This is made of solid material.

Kiteboard: Many varieties of kite boards available. It is actually made of small wooden or foam board. You can use directional surf-style boards, wakeboard-style boards, and hybrids which can work in either direction. Kiteboards also varies depending on rider's skill level, riding style, wind and water conditions.


Kite Surfing – Necessary Equipment