What Is Kite Surfing?
Kite surfing, also known as kite boarding, is a sport, which combines surfing, kite flying and wakeboarding. A kite surfer is pulled across the water by a big kite while standing on a kite board (a small surfboard with straps). With a good wind, kite surfers can move across the water at more than 40 miles (64 kms) per hour and launch off jumps more than 30 feet (10 m) in the air. This is a sport that requires great skill and courage – so nerds who hate water and heights should stay home and dream about being in a boy band. What Do You Need to Take Flight on a Kite Board? The main pieces of equipment in kite surfing are the kite and the board. The kite is like the chute used in paragliding. It has flying lines and a control bar for steering. There is also a safety release which attaches to your wrist in case you let go of the control bar or the kite gets going too fast. This is especially important in high winds. The board is like a wakeboard with bindings that strap on your feet. What
