Background information kiteboarding

What is it?

Kitesurfing (or kiteboarding) is a popular sport, and for a reason! It's a sport in which you fly over the water at great speeds, where you can make large jumps, and do all this in a natural environment. This makes kiteboarding great fun to do, and healthy for body and mind.

Kitesurfing is considered an "extrem-sport". Still it is relatively easy to learn. Despite it's extreme appearence and the large power that the kite can generate, you don't need a whole lot of strength or athletic ability for this sport. We thank this to the harness that kiteboarders wear aroud their waist, now you don't need to hold the power by your arms, but just lean back in your harness.

Despite the rapid development in the equipment used, it is still an extreme sport. Following a beginner course at a certified school is an absolute must! Never connect yourself to a kitesurf kite without the nessesary knowledge and experience.

How many lessons do I need?

How fast you learn it differs per person, but a two day course is the minimum and is the fastest way to learn the basis. In case need some extra guidance after the beginners course, that is also possible. After the two-day course an average beginner will have enough knowledge and controll to be able to procede with kitesurfing independently.

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