Kite Surfing – How to Choose Wet Suit

Kite Surfing – How to Choose Wet Suit

Wet suits help surfers to feel comfort at any water temperatures. It protects from hazards, cold and helps surfer to do better. Cold water is defined if the temperature is below 65 degrees. Wet suit is full suit to cover total body from ankles to writs, with a thickness of 2 to 3mm. It keeps your body warm which is possible because of the layer of water existing between your body and the suit. This water acts as an insulator and keeps the body temperature at the same level irrespective of outside temperatures.

Wet suit should be neither tight to prevent movements not lose to hang uselessly. Therefore, before buying wetsuit one should have complete knowledge about it. Whenever you want to buy wet suit go to surfing store and purchase it. You do not find these sports items other than respective stores. Know about the brands. Do not carry away by expensive brands. Surf the internet to get best deals and know about best brands. If you are not aware, it is advised to ask the one who knows it better. Your wet suit should fit your body comfortably and it should be tight enough preventing water flushing. So first, try the suit before buying it.


Kite Surfing – How to Choose Wet Suit

Kite Surfing – Safety Rules

Kite Surfing – Safety Rules

Every sport has two sides. It gives fun and also proves dangerous sometimes if you don’t take required safety measures. One must be very careful and be aware of safety measures for extreme water sports like kitesurfing. Because of wind gusts, strong forces will be generated enough to carry away people and dash them against water, terrains, and buildings. Most fatalities are due to such hazards caused by power kites. Jumping at inappropriate places and collisions with other surfers are other hazards. Usually at 50km/h surfer gets tired and carried away from shore where it is difficult for an easy swim. Other dangers are from sharks, jellyfishes, and crocodiles.

Safety Rules to be Followed

Height of the Kite: To avoid collisions, kiter who is nearer to the wind or who is above other kiters must keep the kite high enough to avoid collision with the liners of other kiters. Similarly, those who are at a lower height should manage their kite high to be safe.

Clearance Distance Range: A kiter must have 30m clearance during upwind and 50m clearance during downwind. Sailing rules also applicable for kite surfing.

Sailing Rule 12 or Starboard Rule: The kiter who has the wind on the right side, right leg, or arm leading in direction of travel (starboard) has the right of way when coming in opposite directions. The kiter who has the wind on the port side should give the way.

Along with these, other sailing rules must be followed to avoid hazards.


Kite Surfing – Safety Rules

Kite Surfing – Basic Techniques

Kite Surfing – Basic Techniques

Kite surfing is the most popular extreme water sport now-a-days. This sport is entertaining as well as dangerous. One must know basic techniques of kite surfing to avoid injuries to self as well as other who are bystanders. Sports schools are there to teach kite surfing and its basic techniques.

Standard Techniques of Kite Surfing:

Turning: Turning is very important thing to know in this sport. If you are a beginner, then keep the kite in neutral position and learn stopping, bending back into the water, and practice it by turning kite in opposite direction. You can also learn heel turn job. This technique is executed quickly but requires skill. Board is slowed down and reversed the board by flattening rear foot and eventually making it to become the lead foot.

Controlling: Controlled flying and jumping are the thrills associated with kite surfing. Before jumping, the surfer has to build enough tension in the kite and board to gain required momentum. Though they give us more fun, they prove to be dangerous if you have not practiced well.

Board Grabs: Another thrill is grabbing the board while jumping or popping into the air with either hands. You can grab the board in various styles.

The more you practice the more thrills you can experience with this kite surfing sport.


Kite Surfing – Basic Techniques