samedi 16 février 2019

A Beginners Introduction To Kitesurf

By Dorothy Thompson


Kite surfing is a relatively new sport that has attracted many thrill seekers from all over the world. It is a sport that combines the spectacular nature of windsurfing and sailing with a kite. Kitesurf can be carried out in any place that has ever present wind and shallow sounds with few obstructions for the kites.

Anyone seeking to join in the sport will find that the gear that is used is quite portable. It has been designed this way to allow users to enjoy surfing in any type of wind. As a beginner, it is advisable for you to start surfing when there is a gentle or low wind to reduce the risks. If you are just watching from the shore, it may not be easy to gauge the strength of the wind and the danger you are likely to face when you start surfing. The wind can easily overpower you when it is strong and this is what makes the sport extremely dangerous.

You are required to get some basic level of training before you can join in the fun. This certification must be presented to any shop or seller of the kite surfing equipment. This gives them the assurance that you know how to use the equipment and you understand the risks of the sports. Most of the sellers will not agree to sell or rent out the equipment without proof of the training.

The sport is highly rewarding and risky at the same time. Thrill seekers understand this and they always respect the ocean or the waters as they have fun. Safety is always a priority for them before they can have fun. If you are one the people who can take risks and would like to ride on waves on beautiful beaches, you should consider learning the sport.

You will be required to start the training before you can get into the water. The most basic training starts with kite steering techniques. This is the first training you will need to undergo before you can learn any of the kite surfing techniques. Trainers will advise you on mastering the steering of the kites before you can start surfing. Once you master this, the rest of the training can take up to 4 hours. Afterward, you will get your certificate that will allow you to hire or buy the equipment to start having fun.

Kite surfing is associated with freedom and the desire to follow the wind as you ride the waves. Surfers however also respect the environment as they skim the waves and soar in the sky. One of the techniques referred to as freestyle allows the surfer to express him or herself with complex and spectacular moves.

There are competitions that are held in various parts of the world where competitors showcase their skills to a panel of judges. In the freestyle technique competition, which is the most competitive, the competitors are given limited time to perform in limited space. The judges shortlist the best two competitors who then battle it out for the prize.

The judges usually check on various things in the competition. Firstly they award points for the maximum height reached by the competitors as they perform their stunts. They also look at the technical difficulty of the stunts and moves done by each of the competitors. The high points are awarded to the surfer who portrays a lot of moves and styles and executes them with power.




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