Kiteboarding is an exciting new sport that has emerged from the fusion of surfing and wakeboarding with the power source being the kite. The combination of elements from each of these disciplines create legitimate extensions of the surfing and wakeboarding, and expand the conditions which they can be done in. Traditional Surfing and Wakeboarding are best suited for light wind conditions. Kitesurfing and Kiteboarding take off as soon as the wind starts to blow out the conditions in the surf or on the lake. The concept behind the sport of kiteboarding is very basic; use the power generated from a large controllable kite to propel you across the water or snow while riding a board. Then once you've got the hang of it, use the kite to tow yourself into a wave or launch yourself 30 feet into the air. Sounds easy, right? Well surprisingly it is. Kitesurfing can be learned in a matter of days. If you've done any kind of board sports, especially surfing or wakeboarding, you're halfway there. Where you take it from that point is up to you.

Basic kiteboarding equipment consists of a kite, board, control bar, and a harness.

Kites come in many sizes for use in specific wind conditions and are water relaunchable. Kiteboards also vary depending on rider style and location. Any surfboard can be used for kitesurfing and any wakeboard can be used for kiteboarding.

Kiteboarding in the snow has become one of the newest extensions of the kiteboarding family with kitesnowboarding and skiing happening all across the world. When you think about it for a second you realize that any open field with snow is now fair game for snowboarding or skiing. No lift lines or lift tickets. Mountains are no longer necessary. The possibilities are now endless.

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