Can I build my own kiteboard or convert an old surf or windsurf board to a kiteboard?
Yes. You can build your own directional kiteboard or convert an old surf or windsurf board to a kite board. Your directional kiteboard should be as long as or 1′ longer than your height. As a general rule-of-thumb, the front foot straps should be placed just behind the center of the board. The back foot strap should be your-shoulder-width (or slightly larger) behind your front straps. The quickest way to install footstraps on a surfboard is to use the X-Strap system manufactured by Hyperform at http://www.xtrak.com/index.htm. Many has built their boards (especially bidirectional boards) from wood very inexpensively. Check http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/board.htm and the boardbuilding group at http://groups.yahoo.com/boardbuilding for more information.
Yes. You can build your own directional kiteboard or convert an old surf or windsurf board to a kite board. Your directional kiteboard should be as long as or 1′ longer than your height. As a general rule-of-thumb, the front foot straps should be placed just behind the center of the board. The back foot strap should be your-shoulder-width (or slightly larger) behind your front straps. Many has built their bidirectional boards from wood very inexpensively. Check http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/board.htm and the boardbuilding group at http://groups.yahoo.com/boardbuilding for more information.
Yes. You can build your own directional kiteboard or convert an old surf or windsurf board to a kite board. Your directional kiteboard should be from 5′ to 6’10”. As a general rule-of-thumb, the front foot straps should be placed just behind the center of the board. The back foot strap should be your-shoulder-width (or slightly larger) behind your front straps. Many has built their bidirectional boards from wood very inexpensively. Check http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/board.htm and the boardbuilding group at http://groups.yahoo.com/boardbuilding for more information.
Yes. You can build your own directional kiteboard or convert an old surf or windsurf board to a kite board. Your directional kiteboard should be as long as or 1′ longer than your height. As a general rule-of-thumb, the front foot straps should be placed just behind the center of the board. The back foot strap should be your-shoulder-width (or slightly larger) behind your front straps.
Yes. You can build your own directional kiteboard or convert an old surf or windsurf board to a kite board. Your directional kiteboard should be from 5′ to 6’10”. As a general rule-of-thumb, the front foot straps should be placed just behind the center of the board. The back foot strap should be your-shoulder-width (or slightly larger) behind your front straps.
