Kiteboarder Certification Cards
For many years now the top training organizations in the world have issued Kiteboarder Certification Cards. Kiteboarder certification cards are for kiters wheat PADI cards are for scuba divers. Kiteboarder certification cards serve several purposes. They are a way for the student to self-evaluate their level achieved. And they are an objective way to prove the skill level of the card holder to another person. Continue reading
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Do not use a kiteboard leash
Do not use a kiteboard leash 
Do not use a kiteboard leash. Kiteboard leashes are dangerous and are known to cause serious injury and even death. Kiteboard leashes have been banned by most kiteboarding schools and training organizations, and the majority of manufacturers do not recommend using them. Continue reading
How to be an Independent Kiteboarder
How to be an Independent Kiteboarder
Kiteboarding is essentially a solo sport. When you are kiting you are alone on your board and are in sole control of your craft. It is always better to have friend to help you launch and a buddy to ride with, but at the end of the day you are alone. To be alone means that you will ultimately need to be self-reliant. Continue reading
5 signs of a good Kiteboarding Instructor
5 signs of a good Kiteboarding Instructor. When you decide to learn an extreme sport like kiteboarding, you have decided to take on a certain amount of risk. Extreme power from the kite combined with the high speeds over water make it exciting but potentially harmful as well. Continue reading
Access to Beaches and Launch sites
Access to Beaches and Launch sites
All kiteboarders need to maintain their access to kite beaches and launch sites and ride areas. Over the years we have lost many sites due to conflicts with other user groups, safety issues, and lack of cooperation among kiters. Without access there is no kiting. Most kite launches and ride areas are on public lands, and use shared community resources. Continue reading
Caution: Do not hitch your kite to launch.
Caution: Do not hitch your kite to launch.
Kite hitching is a dangerous technique and should not be attempted. These types of techniques are dangerous for bystanders and the general public. Accidents have happened and these methods could easily result in serious injuries. Continue reading
How to be a Global Kiter
How to be a Global Kiter
More kiters are traveling to enjoy their sport. Winter and cold weather are no longer any obstacle to a kiteboarder. Kiters can simply get up and go to a warmer and windier location. The compact and lightweight equipment gives kiteboarders a distinct advantage when it comes to traveling with gear. Continue reading
What is the best kiteboard leash to use?
What is the best kiteboard leash to use?
This is a widely debated subject in the kiteboarding forums. The debate over which type of leash is better and safer goes back and forth. This often comes about after a leash related accident or injury has occurred. So people want to know what is better, and which system is safer. Continue reading
Top Ten Beginner Mistakes in Kiteboarding
Top Ten Beginner Mistakes in Kiteboarding:
Most beginners make the same mistakes during the learning process.
They either get stuck on one of these or they have a mentor or guide to help them through it. Continue reading