Kitesurfing Equipment

Kitesurfing Equipment


A few hundred $$$$, that would be saved if you skip the basic lessons, is little in comparison with the costs, which could be considered in the event led to the accident. Buy equipment from recognized dealers, and as the first, do not buy used equipment online, because you will not be provided when it is safe and may also not be suitable for your needs and level of knowledge. Instructor can advise you, what equipment is best suited for you, based on your knowledge of handling with kite. Instructors know best what is good.

Kitesurfing Equipment


Do not save in the case of safety equipment. Buy the rescue jacket. Wear a helmet, which is designed for water sports. Whistle can help you attract attention, if takes you so far away that you will not be heard if you shout. Quality pocket knife for cutting leather cords or equipment is required. You could avoid more than half of serious accidents, if you use a pocket knife and cut lines quickly.

Kitesurfing Equipment

Kite Surfing-Price of Equipment

Kite Surfing-Price of Equipment

I can say that where a will is, there is no obstacle. The only possible obstacle may be only the price. Price of equipment for kiting moved of the 800 to 1200 euros ($1000 to 1600), for the boards from 300 to 700 euros ($400-900). When this need not continue for about 100 euros and can be a short piece of neoprene suits, which can be obtained already for 50 euros. Major cost is the price of travel, since for kiting is the only good places with the daily and constant wind.
Whit Kite to all parts of the world
When people enter the search of such places, most ending in beautiful sandy beaches of Brazil, Africa or at the more exotic island.
Of course, you can opt for the kiting with skis in the snow, which is slightly better and it is possible to learn faster than kiting on water.Most visited are the Col du Lautaret in France and Swiss Silvaplana, recently more and more people kiting in Norway and Iceland. I guess we can expect that the kiting will also started on the Russian scene. When will, the appropriate will be the entire Siberian plateau, which are known for a strong and constant wind.


Kite Surfing-Price of Equipment

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