Why does a kiteboard has to be smaller than 8?
There are two main reasons why a kiteboard has to be smaller than 8′: The kiteboard has to be small enough for a kitesurfer to be able to effectively dig the windward rail under the water to go upwind The kiteboard has to be small enough to let the kitesurfer to move and align the board properly with only one hand (the other hand has to hold the control bar) while water starting.
There are two main reasons why a kiteboard has to be smaller than 8′: • The kiteboard has to be small enough for a kitesurfer to be able to effectively dig the windward rail under the water to go upwind • The kiteboard has to be small enough to let the kitesurfer to move and align the board properly with only one hand (the other hand has to hold the control bar) while water starting.