Why is kite surfing scary when first beginning it?

Moving on from that, let's break this whole kitesurfing topic down a bit. The first thing you should know about kitesurfing is that it's actually a specific style of kiteboarding. Wait, we can explain. read more

There are ways to make it scary in 2017. Buy really old gear. Try to learn on your own. Learn in a rocky inlet. Hire the sketchiest instructor in the cheapest developing country. Fly a massive kite in strong winds. read more

Kitesurfing, however, differs slightly from kiteboarding in that it uses a standard surf board which more often than not has no bindings attached. Stylistically, kitesurfers focus more on the riding of waves than hitting the big air and even bigger tricks that feature in the world of freestyle kiteboarding. read more