A beginners guide to Kitesurfing
Using a kite and a surfboard, kitesurfing allows glide across the water. However, kitesurfing isn’t limited to turbulent seas or large waves; it can even be practiced on mirror-flat lagoons. Any water or breeze will do. Equipment required for Kitesurfing lesson Kites The kites vary in size and shape based on the wind, weight, skill level, and discipline. Any kite on the water will have a number on the canopy indicating its size in square meters. Most kites are 5–18 m2. Harnesses You can skip this section if you’re Superman. If not, you’ll need to use a harness. With the chicken loop, your harness connects you to your control bar and transfers kite pull to your waist. You can imagine how tiring it would be to grip the bar and pull the kite with your hands! That’s why we need a harness to harness the kite’s power. Harnesses come in many styles and sizes. There are two types: waist harnesses and seat harnesses that wrap over your legs and hips (similar to those used for r