Kiteboard Maintenance tips
Your kiteboard is probably the second most expensive piece of kiteboarding equipment you will own. With some simple tips you can keep it in pristine condition giving you plenty of fun for years to come.
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All you need to know about Wave Boards.
Clinton Filen is not only the Brand Manager of Airush International but also the key board designer. Airush prides itself in having an eclectic mix of designers, top riders, tools, and in-house research and design facilities located in our offices in Cape Town, South Africa, Bangkok, Thailand and Perth, Western Australia. Constantly producing prototypes and testing to make the best so you can ride at your best.
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Make a Gear Check List
This is a great tip for newer kiters. Anyone who has kiteboarded for a while can give you a story of the day they forgot their pump or harness or something that ended (before even starting) a great day on the water.
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Top 10 Kite Maintenance tips
Easily the most expensive item in your kiteboarding gear arsenal, your kite is something you need to look after and it will look after you. Surprisingly, it doesn't take too much to keep it in great condition.
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Deep Water Pack-Down & Self Rescue
Situations that require a self-rescue may vary, but every kiteboarder will encounter it at least once. Change of wind direction, drastic changes in wind speed (increase or decrease), and approaching storm fronts are some natural obstacles. While broken equipment such as tangled bridles, busted chicken loops, and snapped lines are a few gear malfunctions that will also render your equipment useless. We are here to reinforce the right way to self-rescue back to shore safely.
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Selecting the Right Kiteboarding Kite Size
here are many factors to consider when selecting the proper kiteboarding gear. Each kiteboarding kite is designed to fly in a particular wind range. This range is affected by the pilots weight, the size and type of the board, and even the skill of the pilot. Other things to consider are the launch site, the prominent wind speed and wind and water conditions, and of course costs. All of these factors are critical for getting the right type of kite and the correct size.
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Wellington, The Windiest City in the World??
Many people know that the capital city of New Zealand is Wellington and that its a pretty windy place. But just how windy is it and how good is it for windsurfing and therfore kitesurfing? We now have the stats to tell you scientifically how windy Wellington actually is.
04.05.05
A report By James Court
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How to Handle Gusty Conditions.
Kiteboarding in Wellington means you'll be kiting in gusty conditions at some stage. It can be challenging and dangerous without taking the right precautions. Practice safe kiting... read on.
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Kiteboarding Lessons : 10 reasons why you should take them
To take kiteboarding lessons or not is a question that pops up all the time. The fact of the matter is there is no question. Kiteboarding lessons are a must. Here are 10 reasons why you should take kiteboarding lessons :
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