Sunday 26 October 2008

Kite Surfing

If kite surfing is new to you, get a teaching kite first before attempting your luck moving into other forms of kite. A trainer's kite come equipped with the fundamental controls you need to discover how to take charge of the kite and how you can steer the wind power to do your bidding to control the flight of the kite. The emergency release mechanism is a very essential part of your kite surfing safety mechanism and you need to master the use of this safety device prior to you attempt anything else. This method is actually created to hell you stay alive in times of emergency even if you have lost consciousness.

You can discover more about the system by reading the manufacturer's guide. It is necessary to study the operational controls prior to you make the plunge. Relax and release your fears and don't grip the controls too tight, you need only one hand to control. There are various capacities for launching and re launching for every different kite. Launch is easy, just put the kite in the direction of the wind and the board on sand. It makes use of the rules as a snow surfboarding or land surfing would use. Just ensure you have the kite placed vertically and the leading side is facing the wind, placing the board on the sand. To navigate the kite you need to master the kite mechanism, feel the power and know the restrictions of the kite - this is the only way you can direct it. Do some eight figure movements, turning right and left and hover and lie on both sides. All of these movements should be done without you having to look at the guide or keep glancing up to look at the kite.

These are basic moves but it will unleash the abilities and give you control over the direction you want to go when you are finally riding the waves. For novices, do not rush things and start with a trainers kite and practice in light wind conditions. It should not be that tough to maintain stability once the kite is launched. You need to learn how to use the powers of the wind to move your kite in the right direction all while keeping your body firmly balanced on the kite board.

Now you can finally control the speed of your surf. There are two types of control that is possible-projected surface and the speed control. Discover how to carry out methods such as tilting, sheeting and reefing to develop surface control. Speed controls are parallel to controlling the kite itself. You need to discover how to increase or decrease speed as you wish. Now you are ready for some advanced moves that will turn you from a novice to a professional. Now you are ready for some serious stuff, have fun jibing, jumping, looping, wave riding as you blaze through the ocean riding a wave.

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