Riding Lesson Tips

Riding Lesson Tips and tricks By David Dorn Upwind Riding Ride at a slow plane. Keep a good board angle. Weight on Front foot. Bend the front knee, Do not oversheet kite. Look where you [...]

Jump Tech

Kiteboarding Jump Tech Learning to jump is easy if someone shows you how. Snowboarders and surfers may have some crossover when learning the jump. There are several components of the jump, the board steering, the [...]

How to fly a Kite

"The basics of kite flying do not need to be complicated. With some basic equipment, some open space, and a little breeze you can master the fundamental flying skills in an afternoon. Using the trainer [...]

Kiteboarding Hand Signals

When communicating on-water or over a distance, wind and wave noise will drown out almost all verbal communication. So it is necessary for kiteboarders to use visual communications to signify their intent, and especially useful [...]

Kite Bar Terminology

Kite Bar Terminology Learning the Kite bar's terminology and understanding the function of the parts is the first step towards having kite control. Learn the right names for the parts of the bar so you [...]

Control Bar Technique

Control Bar Technique Bar setup and bar technique need your respect and undivided attention. Preparing to launch is a serious time, and can make or break your session. Setting up your bar correctly is a [...]

Safe Kite Recovery Technique

  Safe Kite Recovery Technique written by David Dorn   You should not attempt to recover a loose kite on the water unless you have the skill level to do so. think twice before attempting [...]

About Kiteboard Leashes

About Kiteboard Leashes Review of Board leashes for kiteboarding, Overview of the use of kite-board leashes. Over the years we have used and tested every kind of board leash available for kiteboarding purposes. Thousands of [...]

What do Kiteboarders Wear?

What do Kiteboarders Wear? Kiteboarding is an outdoor sport that requires protection from the elements. Knowing what to wear will help you to enjoy the sport more, and in some cases be safer. There are [...]