How to choose a kitesurfing school? The question is simple and recurring, but the answer can be tricky. The best kitesurfing school is the one where you learn the basics of kitesurfing and water safety. The first rule of kitesurfing is that you never try to learn to fly aRead More →
Laird Hamilton was one of the first watermen to test the kites developed by the Legaignoux brothers. This is how he lived the early years of kitesurfing. When kitesurfing was born, Laird John Zerfas was already an accomplished wave surfer. His stepfather, Bill Hamilton, was a phenomenal and highly respectedRead More →
Choosing the right skimboard can be complicated. The good news is that a sizing chart and a few rules of skimmed science will solve the most common doubts. How to choose a skimboard? First, write down your height and weight, as these variables will count when purchasing new equipment. ThenRead More →
The Philippines and Filipinos are very friendly and their many beaches have always been popular destinations for surfers. A big bonus is that the locals speak English unlike elsewhere in South East Asia. Wave and surf conditions vary from coast to coast, and the warm, tropical weather meets a laidRead More →
Wipeouts and kitesurfing accidents are more common than you might think. Although it is considered to be a relatively safe sport, you must follow all the rules and safety instructions. Otherwise, there will be blood. Would you like to learn to kitesurf? The most important tip is to pay aRead More →
Strapless kitesurfing is becoming a very popular discipline in the world of kitesurfing. Learn how to start riding a strapless surfboard. Riding the waves with a kite and without straps involves a surfboard. It may be a classic surfboard used in surfing, but today kitesurfing brands have designed their ownRead More →
Mike Waltze lives and breathes Hawaii. The surfer-filmmaker who directed “That First Glide” was one of the first surfers to take on Jaws and ride the waves using dynamic air kites. Waltze was born in Port Beach, California, but moved to Oahu, Hawaii when he was still young. He startedRead More →
What do you call the sport of boarding the water while being pulled by a kite? Are you a kiteboarder or kitesurfer? What is the official name of action sport? It is one of the youngest board sports in the world, and it was born in the early 1980s inRead More →
When you think of a tropical destination with great conditions for kitesurfing, Maui is one of those places that will always make you a better rider. Once hailed as the best island in the world, Maui is also often considered the windsurfing capital of the world. It is a placeRead More →
Whether you are a flat skim rider or a wave skimboarder, you need to learn how to throw the board before you jump on it. Getting on your skimboard is not easy. And if you can’t master it, you won’t hit the waves or the ramps. This is why theRead More →
Professional skimboards are works of art, science and design. But you don’t necessarily need a high-end skimboard to shred and have fun. Let’s learn how to shape a skimboard. The good news is that producing your own skimboard doesn’t cost a lot. With a few phone calls, you will getRead More →