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FAQ - Answers to the most common questions asked on the beach about Kiteboarding!

What is that called?

It is NOT paragliding, parasailing, parachuting, or windsurfing! This eye catching activity that you spotted on the beach is most commonly referred to as Kiteboarding. When a surfboard is ridden with a kite, it may be more specifically called Kitesurfing or Kite Surfing. The term Kitesurfing is also a common term that is used interchangeably with the word Kiteboarding, especially outside of the USA. It may also be referred to as Kiting. There are many forms of kiteboarding such as:

Snow Kiting- Using the power of a kite on the snow with skiis or snowboard.

Landboarding- Using the power of a kite to ride a landboard or mountain board on the beach or a grassy area.

Kite Sailing- Using the power of the kite on a catamarn bottom or other vessel.

You can always get creative with the sport and find something and somewhere new to ride!

Do I need to take Kiteboarding lessons?

Absolutely YES! The power of kite is often underestimated. Think about the power involved that allows people to jump over 40 feet into the air. Now imagine if you just decided to pick up a kite without any training. You do not want to do that by accident! A good instructor immediately explains the risks involved and the ways to stay safe while having fun. Kiteboarding lessons should be looked at as an investment. Why pay for a bunch of brand new gear and then destroy it while risking injury? Beat up our gear while learning and learn to be safe at the same time!! We offer BOAT SUPPORT which takes you away from all obstructions. This allows you to focus on the needed skills without worring about hurting yourself, your kite or others. The training is comparable to a scuba diving certificiation by experienced professionals.

Does that take a lot of upper body strength?

Not as much as you may think. Kiteboarding will definitely help you get in shape and can provide a great full body work out! Your arms, shoulders and core muscles will increase once you become a Kiteboarder. However, you are connected to the kite through the use of a harness which allows your body weight to hold down most of the power or the pull of the kite. A good pilot can control a kite with his finger tips. It is more finess then strength.

What should I bring to a lesson?

Make sure you bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat when taking an intro lesson. If the lesson is going to be in the river then you may want to bring some sort of water shoes or booties. We also have them available for sale in the shop if needed.

What are the requirements for taking Kiteboarding lessons?

You must be able to swim if taking a water lesson! You must have a desire to learn and most importantly, be willing to have fun!

Is Kiteboarding hard?

Kiteboarding is not hard but it takes time, commiment and instruction to learn. Once you learn the basics and safety, Kiteboarding is a breeze and unimaginably fun. Lessons are imperative and will increase your rate of learning tremendously. Kiteboarding will seem incredibly hard, frustrating and scary if you do not take proper lessons. The first few stages of learning can be slightly frustrating since you are learning something completely new, but anyone who truly wants to learn can pick it up with supervised practice. Once you get it, then it becomes second nature and opens up a whole new lifestyle.