How much does the gear cost?
Kiteboard equipment cost less than windsurfing equipment. Kites with the bar and lines cost about 650.00 to 1250.00 depending on their size. Boards cost from 499.00 to 899.00, then you need a harness and jacket. for another 150.00. Totaling 1300.00 to 2500.00 new. However now there are many great deals on last years stuff, or packages that come complete for under $1000.00. There is also lots of used gear available, and a complete used setup may be less than $500.00.
A. Kiteboard equipment cost less to buy than windsurfing equipment. Kites complete with the bar and lines cost about 950.00 to $1600.00 each depending on their size. Boards cost from 599.00 to 899.00, then you need a harness and jacket for another $150.00. Totaling 2000.00 to $3000.00 new. However now there are many great deals on last years stuff, or packages that come complete for under $1500.00. There is also lots of used gear available, of all conditions an ages. This years kite used may be 30-40 percent less than its new price. And a complete used setup a year or two old may be as low as $600.00 – $1000.00. Beware when buying gear more than 3years old. Never buy kites from before 2006. Back to Top Q. Do I need to take lessons? A. Absolutely, Kiteboarding is a technical sport with a steep learning curve. Like scuba diving, or flying a paraglider, you don’t want to take unnecessary risks while learning. Many of the techniques are counterintuitive, and are best learned in a lesson. B
