Your complete practical guide to this fast-paced and addictive
sport. Kiteboarding has gone from strength to strength over the
last few years, and interest is only set to increase with its
inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this book, Andy Gratwick
(Head of Training for British Kitesports) gets you started with the
kite and takes you through to flying it on the water, jumping,
tricks and racing, as well as covering weather, wind and tide
theory, and helping you select the right kit. Sections cover: - The
origins of kiteboarding and massive rise in popularity in recent
years - How a kite flies and basic weather principles as well as
background on tides and currents, waves, and wind vs tide - Getting
started on land – LEI rigging, assembly, launching and flying,
body-dragging - How to master your board skills – turns,
stopping, rules of the road - Going upwind, riding toeside, turning
and transition - Moving fast and riding waves; learning to tack and
gybe - Details on all kiteboarding disciplines from speed kiting to
kiting on land - How to improve your performance and enjoy
incredible airtime! For this second edition there's a new chapter
devoted to all things foiling, as well as new text on latest kit,
more effective techniques, tips on higher jumps, and new
photography throughout. Packed with step-by-step photo sequences
explaining the basic moves all the way through to more advanced
tricks, and including information on competitions and becoming an
instructor, this is a book no kiter will want to be without.
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