Thailand Kiteboarding

The first time I saw a picture of someone kite boarding they were what looked to be 30 feet in the air upside down, I thought it looked so sweet, I started obsessively watching the videos and looking for a lesson. The first time I flew a 9M kite I dropped it down into the power zone, summer salted across the beach, ate a bunch of sand and let the control bar go launching the kite into the water and making my instructor go swimming after it. This could have easily been the end of my kite life, I was scared for sure. The next time I flew the kite I would panic at even the smallest tug and let the kite drop. I stopped kiting for several weeks, but sick of seeing my friends advance in the sport and getting to go in the water and up on the board finally pushed me to try and overcome my fear. I definitely took some steps to get back out there though, here are my tips that helped me get back out there and try, try again.First thing I started to do before I even went back to the kite beach was to:

List Reasons On Why You Want To Kite In The First Place

-Why do you really want to do this sport, its not just to show off is it? (For me I always liked the idea of wind power and the idea of being on the water mixed with acrobatic moves seemed peaceful)

Identify The Source Of Your Fear

-Learning what your exact fear is can help you overcome it, by knowing what your afraid of exactly can help tremendously. (I was scared that even the smallest gust of wind was going to yank me 100 feet in the air)

Research and Watch

-Read, look at videos on kite surfing and sit out on the beach and watch others kiters. Learn the whole process before jumping in and flying the kite. What are all the different kites available and what are the differences. Watch and practice setting up your kite, most Kitemares happen with just a slight error in gear set up. Learn by watching how experience kiters handle their kites, look for the small details how far they dip it into the power zone look at the cause and effect of their movements, what do they do when they are on the water, where is the kite in relation to the wind directions are all questions to ask yourself.

Body Drag, Body Drag, Body Drag

- If you like me and got dragged across the beach your first time out you may have quit before even getting to this step. There is no shame in body dragging even after you have had your initial lesson with a certified kite instructor, you don’t need to go out by yourself and try and get on your board right away. Body dragging in the water is much different then body dragging on the sand. You are meant to be pulled by the kite eventually you are going want to feel the power of the kite and the best way to get over the fear of being yanked by the kite is to get in the water (in a safe uncrowded area) and body drag around with the kite.

Go Out On Light Wind Days

-Make sure you go out on light wind days, you can still have fun kiting in 8-10 knots of wind. If they wind is constant and not gusty are good learning conditions. You won’t have to worry about the kite getting too powered up, but you will still get enough force to get pulled.

Focus and Visualize

-Whenever you can imagine yourself having successful kiting experiences, go through the whole process in your head. Setting up the kite, putting you gear on, hooking into the kite, launching the kite, flying the kiting, getting pulled by the kite and enjoying the whole process. This will help you place fear emotions with positive reinforcement emotions.

With time and experience you will overcome your kiting fears. With proper lessons, knowledge and gear you will be able to have fun kiting. You will get scrapes and bruises along the way, it is part of the sport, but keep in mind what brought you to the game in the first place and decide for yourself if it is worth it. The more time spent learning the basics the better your kiting experience will get, you have to build a solid base before moving onto new tricks. Before you know it though your thoughts of fear will have turned to thoughts to getting bigger air and learning new tricks.

Kitesurfing is a relatively new sport. It is derived from surfing and it uses the power of wind to pull the rider. New and innovative kites have been developed recently, so the safety of this sport has increased considerably. The design of the kite is extremely important for both safety and a great ride. However, if the wind is not good, then the kite, the board or the rider’s experience makes little difference. Choosing the right place to kitesurf is very important. Kiteboarding Koh Phangan / Koh Samui are the best available options for any kitesurfing enthusiast.

Thailand is a country with great beaches, lovely people and especially great weather for kitesurfing. The nice and steady breeze of Thailand beaches, the beautiful coconut trees and warm, sandy beaches make this place perfect for experiences the thrill of kitesurfing. Kitesurfing Thailand turns even an amateur into a pro.

Kiteboarding and kitesurfing are essentially the same thing, but with a small difference in the style of riding. Kiteboarding is more of a free style riding type, whereas kitesurfing is oriented towards riding the waves. Both styles require body strength and great coordination, but the boards that you use are different.

Wind is an important factor in both these styles of riding. Either one you choose, the place where you practice this sport must be windy. Kitesurfing Thailand is therefore the best place to practice this sport. The windy season lasts almost six months, which is a true feast for people who enjoy this water sport.

Kiteboarding Koh Phangan / Koh Samui has many advantages. Besides the long season when you can practice this sport, there are also many shops and schools that can teach you how to kiteboard. It is essential that you know some ground rules about this sport before you start practicing it.

Kitesurfing Thailand can be one of the best adventures you can have as long as you follow some simple rules. No matter if this sport seems complicated to you or not, you should first seek some advice and help before you start practicing. Some of the greatest schools of kitesurfing are in Thailand, so this can be a great place to start your adventure.

The necessary equipment can be found in many shops all over Thailand. Before going shopping you should ask a pro what you must buy. Whether you choose kitesurfing Thailand or kiteboarding Koh Phangan / Koh Samui, you should but the right equipment.

Once you have bought everything you need, do some courses on how to kiteboard. This sport may seem rather easy, but there are some things worth knowing if you want to fully enjoy your ride. As soon as you have learned the basic rules to start kitesurfing Thailand, your adventure can begin.

The combination of exotic scenery, friendly locals, great water, steady breeze and kitesurfing can never go wrong. Whether you choose kitesurfing Thailand or kiteboarding Koh Phangan / Koh Samui, you can be certain that you will be part of one of the greatest adventures you have ever had in your life, the kind of adventure that you will certainly wish to relive.

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Kite flying is no longer limited as child’s play but has evolved into a favorite activity for adults as well. It is thrilling to actually see a kite soar high above, waving gently above the tree tops. Interestingly, this simple idea has been combined with another activity to produce a new extreme sport. Combining the propulsive power of the kite and a surfboard, you have kite surfing.

Kitesurfing is a new form of extreme sport which is becoming very popular. This is an exciting why to escape the boring schedules of everyday living. The kite is used to pull the surfboard across the water.

Kite flying in itself is exciting enough, but when you combine it with another sport, the results can be totally explosive. In fact, back in the 1800′s, the Chinese has been using kites to propel carts and ships across unknown territories of the wide open seas. Initially it started as an alternative to horse power due to the harsh horse tax.

The potential of the kite was expanded when the creation of Kevlar and Spectra kites in the 1970′s. The turn of the decade witness the new development in the way kite is used and now we see them propelling snow skis, roller skates, canoes ice skates and water skis. November of 1984 saw a new development in the kite surfing industry – inflatable kites. The ‘Wipika’ was created in 1997.

This creation has inflatable tubes and a convenient inflatable bridled system that help it to be re-launched. In 1997, kite-boards were developed and this activity became a mainstream sport. Now schools teaching kitesurfing have also emerged.

Get an instructor to guide if you are starting out, it makes learning so much easier. One needs to know the right way to launch kites, to keep it flying and how to manage the lines. It is easy to misunderstand these complicated pieces of apparatus so a lesson from a certified instructor would be very wise indeed.

After the students have learned kitesurfing techniques they must learn body-dragging. Body drag pull the body upward as board surfing pulls the body forward. To embark in this sport, one needs to be prepared to invest more than 3000 just to buy the additional equipments such as gloves, wet suits and other peripherals.

Kitesurfing can be dangerous so it is restricted to some locations for safety reasons. This is not a concern though as there are many places you can go to kitesurf. Lastly, check your equipment and apparatus is up to the job and obey all the safety advice given at each location if you want to avoid unnecessary accidents.