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Riding upwind returns you to the beach at the same spot you entered the water. To do this,
fly the kite low and maintain even power. While edging against the kite, lean back, then
swivel your hips and upper body in the direction you want to tack. Push down on your back
foot to keep your edge from slipping down-wind. "Always look over your shoulder, facing
where you want to end up," Schale says.
Beginning kiters will need to find a school to take lessons and rent equipment.
EAST COAST REAL Kiteboarding, Cape Hatteras, N.C.
GREAT LAKES Broneah Kiteboarding, Traverse City, Mich.
GULF COAST South Padre Island Kite-boarding, South Padre Island, Texas
WEST COAST Wind Over Water Kiteboarding, Burlingame, Calif.
The Skills
Fig. 1 Steering the Kite
To steer the kite, push forward with one hand while pulling back with the other—like your
hands are exchanging punches. "The kites have a flexible structure, so when you're
steering, you're actually twisting the entire membrane of the kite," says engineer and
inventor Saul Griffith, who has designed kites for a number of companies. To dive the kite
to the left, pull in with your left hand and push forward with your right. To steer right,
do the opposite.
To stand still, keep the kite flying in the noon position. To pull yourself forward, dive
the kite toward the water before pulling it back up to the sky. "The kite acts like a wing,
and diving it makes it move faster, which gives you exponentially more force," Griffith
says. "And when the kite skims close to the water, it is perpendicular to the wind, and
catching more air." Fly the kite back up to the sky and dive it again to continually
generate more speed.
The Gear
1 Kite: Cabrinha Crossbow IDS (starting at $1650)
Kite sizes, measured in square meters, get progressively smaller for increasingly stronger
winds. For a basic quiver, a 9-meter and 12-meter kite will cover most conditions. Don't go
for top of the line. "Your first kite is the one that will suffer the most," Schale says,
so buying used is okay. "Just make sure it's not older than two years—equipment has changed
a lot recently—and if possible, buy from a school, because they are more professional in
how they maintain equipment."
Helmet: Mystic Razor ($75)
Accidents (or "kitemares") happen, and helmets are a must-have. Only use helmets designed
for watersports—ones made for other activities can get heavy when wet and sometimes have
overize sun visors that can turn a harmless face-plant into severe whiplash. This helmet's
dtachable ear covers make it ideal for warm and cold conditions.
3 Board: North X-Ride ($700)
"Untl you really learn to drive the kite, a larger board makes it easier to get on a plane
and ride," Eastman says. A length of at least 140 centimeters and a waist width of 40
centimeters are ideal.
Kitesufing is a complex, but rewarding sport. There really is nothing like it. It involves
a combination of several sport skills, including surfing, wakeboarding and kiteflying. In
2001, the Chicago area was completely new to kiteboarding. When we at Chicago Kitesurfing
go out to Montrose or Michigan City to kitesurf, we are usually swarmed by jetskiers,
windsurfers and others asking questions about what this sport is, how much it costs to get
started, etc. Below are some common questions we hear a lot, listed with answers to give
you the general basics of what it takes to get into kitesurfing, and why you should
consider taking lessons from Chicago Kitesurfing.
If you already read this page, and are ready to start shopping for kites, check out the
Buying Your First Kite page. If you already know this stuff and just need more gear, check
out the Chicago Kiteboarding Forum for deals on used gear to buy from local riders. If you
already have a kite, and you're looking for a more detailed explanation of flying the kite
and the wind window, you should check out our Kite Dynamics page for some beginner
information on what to expect when flying and landing your kite.
4 Harness: Liquid Force Luxury 2.0 ($150)
The harness takes the load from your arms and transfers it to your body, which becomes a
counterbalance. Fit is key—look for one that's comfortable and wraps snugly around your
waist with no gaps. A poor-fitting harness will chafe your hips raw. The quilted liner on
this harness could literally save your skin.