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	Kitesurfing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kite surfing, also known as kitesurfing and kiteboarding, and sometimes as flysurfing, involves using a power kite to pull a small surfboard, or wakeboard on water.
		Generally, the first step of kite surfing is to fly one's power kite into neutral position, in which the kite is overhead at the edge of the wind window, and therefore generating little pull ideally which can be balanced against one's body weight.
		Smaller kites are used by light riders, or in strong wind conditions; larger kites are used by heavier riders or in light wind conditions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kite_surfing (5334 words)

	Fort Lauderdale Kite Boarding School
		All you need is a board that is just two metres long and weighs between 3 and 5 kilos, a kite that folds up to rucksack size, and a control bar and kite lines.
		You start with an introduction to powerkite flying to get used to the kite’s power and the technique of handling it, and at the end of the first course unit you should be able to control the kite and cope with its tremendous pull in every situation, and to manage a safe start and landing.
		A kite that’s out of control is a danger to people on the beach as well as to the pilot.
	www.southfloridakitesurfing.com (560 words)

	SeaFlight Enterprise Inc. Kitesurfing in Canada
		Kite surfers along the southwest can kite surf in the ocean or go up to the local mountains and kite surf on the snow.
		Kite surfing can be enjoyed in the summer months as well, across the great vast flat lands, just try strapping on a pair of terrain roller blades and kite surf to your hearts content, as far as the eye can see.
		The kite surfing fever in Canada is starting to heat up and we will be here with kite surfing gear in hand ready to distribute when the mercury goes through the roof.
	www.kitesource.com (810 words)

	Kite surfing
		On a kitesurfing system, a kitesurfer holds the kite in his hands and his feet transfer the pull of the kite to the board; therefore the center of force is normally between his two feet.
		Frame single skin kites normally have a leading edge made of fiber glass or graphite, one main batten in the center and a number of thin battens along the chord to give the kites the permanent shape.
		However, this kite only performs well in 4 line mode and cannot be relaunched using a 4 line reel bar (the difference in length of the 4 lines after reeling in makes the kite uncontrollable for a relaunch).
	home.wish.net /~rawkite/kite_surfing.htm (2401 words)

	KITEBOARDING Introduction
		Kites which can be re-launched from water and use pre-inflated "bladders", are usually less efficient in the air, trading their ability to float for aerodynamic efficiency.
		All kites will have a recommended length and it is important to remember that whether 2 line or 4 line, they should be equal.
		To learn the basics of flying kites for Kite Boarding you don't have to be on or near the water.
	www.cobrakite.com /ktesurf2.html (1847 words)

	Kite Surfing
		A surf kite and board is classified as a “vessel” and therefore comes under NSW marine legislation.
		A Code of Conduct for kite surfing has been developed by NSW Maritime in conjunction with the Australian Kite Surfing Association (AKSA).
		Kite surfers and their equipment, including kite and lines, must maintain a minimum distance of 30m from any persons or objects in the water at all times.
	www.waterways.nsw.gov.au /kitesurfing.html (272 words)

	How To KiteSurf
		Hold the control bar and position yourself such that kite is at the wind window edge respective to your position (the kite is either 85 degrees to the left or the right of you with its leading edge facing the wind).
		If you are using a 4 line inflatable kite that allows depowering of the kite by pulling or releasing the front lines (or the center leader line which is adjustable by a strap or a "chicken loop") to change the angle of attack of the kite (therefore changing the projected surface), practice it now.
		Fly the kite across the wind window and attempt to depower the kite a number of times to be familiar with the process and feel the reduction in power.
	www.kitesurfingschool.org /howto.htm (7894 words)

	Press Release: Kite Surfing in Huntington Beach (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		If you can fly a kite and like the idea of harnessing the power of the wind to move you along blue Pacific curls, kite surfing may be the sport for you.
		Also known as kite boarding, wind surfing or fly surfing, kite surfing mixes the skills and sensations of windsurfing, wakeboarding, surfing, paragliding and power kiting.
		Kite surfing is allowed off city beaches (from 2.5 miles north of the pier at Sea Pointe Ave.
	surfcityusa.com /media/press/press86.html (625 words)

	The Power Kite Site - The Power Kite Site
		Another aspect of kite flying is kite surfing which is quickly becoming popular with wave and wind surfers alike.
		When turning the kite it pulls upward enabling the kite surfer and board to be pulled into the air.
		The concept of kite surfing - or fly surf as it is called in the European countries has been around since the 70's, but it was not until the early 90's that the true kite surf equipment was made available to the general masses.
	www.kitepower.com /kitesurfing.html (173 words)

	Who Invented Kite Surfing?
		For me, the concept of kite surfing started on a windy field first sitting, and then standing on pieces of cardboard and skimming across the grass pulled downwind by a stack of Flexifoils.
		I see pictures in kite surfing magazines of people trying the same goofball stunts that we thought were so funny, and experimenting with the same eagerness.
		But in my opinion this current sport of kite surfing came honestly from windsurfing enthusiasts and their industry with a subtle yet persistent nudging from the sport kite/traction kite world.
	www.doomwheels.com /articles/kswho.php (383 words)

	Kite Surfing with kickers & sliders is profiled by AKSA
		If they are not kite surfed correctly they can seriously harm the surfer or damage their kit, so helmets must be worn and surfers must unhook (without a leash) as they are attempted.
		American Kite Surfing Association is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America.
		According to Cathi Long, co-founder of AKSA, “The exhilaration of hang time in kite surfing is unbeatablekite surfers are simply the sexiest athletes.” AKSA will select 50 leading industry product manufacturers to highlight and profile throughout an extensive national media outreach campaign.
	www.surfersvillage.com /surfing/21952/news.htm (341 words)

	BBC Inside Out - Kite surfing
		Think of kite surfing and you imagine golden beaches and turquoise seas in Hawaii with tanned surfers crashing against the foamy waves.
		Kite surfing is a combination of power kite flying, windsurfing, paragliding and wakeboarding.
		Kite surfing is an extreme sport and can be dangerous for both surfers and others such as land yachters who may clash with other beach users.
	www.bbc.co.uk /insideout/northeast/series2/kitesurfing_landbugging.shtml (773 words)

	Kite Surfing
		Just as windsurfing was a combination between sailing and surfing, kite surfing is a combination between power kite flying and surfing.
		The lines on the kite can easily take off fingers, arms or worse if they suddenly are subjected to the power of the kite.
		Within the sport of Kite Surfing there are two main learning curves that a new participant will move through.
	www.tarifabeach.co.uk /interest1.htm (415 words)

	Kitesports.co.uk : Kite surfing
		Kite surfing is one of the most fun water sports you can do.
		We offer kite surfing courses at both our campuses which are situated on areas of vast shallows which creates a lot of flat water.
		Experienced kite surfing instructors will be teaching you and a rescue craft will be at hand.
	www.kitesports.co.uk /courses/kitesurfing (476 words)

	Virtual Library of Sport - Kitesurfing
		The patent cover specifically a water sport using a floating board of a surf board type where a pilot standing up on it is pulled by a wind catching device of a parachute type tied to his harness on a trapeze type belt.
		Kite St Croix Virgin Islands- an ideal kiteboarding location to learn or progress with summer winds averaging 15 to 20 knots.
		Irish Kite Surfing dedicated to ensuring the promotion of kitesurfing within Ireland, with the mission to encourage safety, accessibility and responsibility among the Kitesurfing community while developing a framework for events both competitive and social.
	sportsvl.com /water/kitesurfing.htm (1633 words)

	Doomwheels Kite Skating, Kite Surfing, Kite Buggying, Kite Skiing, Kite Boarding, Kite Blading.
		Kite skating is an extreme sport using powerful controllable kites to propel riders of off-road, in-line skates or landboards at speeds up to 60 mph.
		Archived articles pertaining to kite skating, kite surfing, original sport kite tricks, and It's A Breeze past sport kite design reviews taken from various magazines over the last ten years.
		The Power Kite Forum is a resource for kite traction enthusiasts around the world to communicate.
	www.doomwheels.com (507 words)

	Kite Surfing Equipment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Dakine Kite Harness equipment is a result of over 20-years of kite surfing equipment development, on the water experience, and input from their extensive group riders.
		The snow kiting ice screw is a (must have) piece of surfing equipment for the sport of snow kiting.
		A snow kiting ice screw makes a great place to anchor your kite bar when your snow kite is not in flight.
	www.windpowersports.us /pages/5/index.htm (128 words)

	Kite Boarding and Kite Surfing courses and training schools
		Kite surfing is a relatively new watersport but one which is growing faster than any other right now.
		The International Kiteboarding Association (IKO) was established in 2001 and through a network of accredited schools offers people the opportunity to follow a set of courses to help them get the most out of the sport in a structered way.
		The beauty of it is simply that someone else has done the work in ensuring that the school adhers to certain standards and offers a set of courses which alot of time and energy has gone into constructing.
	www.marsbrookboating.com /kite_surf/train.htm (129 words)

	Mongoose ATB - Kite Surfing & Sail Boarding
		Kite boarding is a relatively new trend with roots in windsurfing.
		Riders use light weight steerable parachutes or stacked up kites that are flown similar to traditional kites but using either 2 or 4 lines to pull you on your board down the beach, across open fields, up mountain slopes and across desert hardpack.
		Kite Board jumping uses the kite to lift the flyer off the ground and cushion their return back to the ground.
	www.a2xtreme.com /mongoose/kite.html (359 words)

	Kite Surfing Information Water Sports Holidays Information
		To plane on a surf board, or even take-off, you need to have a lot of kite power in your hands.
		With Kite surfing you are harnessing the natural power of the wind into a large kite which is trying to pull you downwind.
		Where you position (steer) the kite is roughly the direction you will get dragged if the kite's power exceeds the backward pressure you can exert.
	www.outdoorholidays.com /watersports/kitesurfing.htm (320 words)

	Kite Surf Wales - Learn to Kitesurf
		Kite Surf Wales offer individual or group tuition in all aspects of kite-powered activities.
		Based on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and surrounded by perfect kiting locations, Kite Surf Wales is THE place to fulfill your kiting desires!.
		All 'Kite Surf Wales' instructors are IKO qualified.
	www.kitesurfwales.co.uk (132 words)

	Chumphon kitesurfing school Chumphon Kiteboarding school
		kite surfing and water sport schools also offer the very best experience in kite surfing in Thailand.
		Chumphon kite boarding coastal area is our latest discovery.
		Our kite surf beginners spot is right next to Tung Wa Laen beach, this is in a large bay with a big sand bar going across the front of it, this stops all the waves.
	www.kitethailand.com /chumphon-kite-surfing.html (1070 words)

	First attempt at kite-surfing across the Atlantic launched
		Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 22 April, 2006 : - - At the age of 43, Manu Bertin, the founding father of kite-surfing has lost none of his enthusiasm for a challenge.
		He will be setting out in mid-April from the island of La Gomera in the Canaries to kite-surf across the Atlantic.
		- a catamaran whose floats are large surf boards (with a wing kitesurf mast / seated position on a cradle in the middle),
	www.surfersvillage.com /surfing/21394/news.htm (396 words)

	Kite boarding & Kite surfing Lessons in Oahu, Hawaii (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		I just finished sailing at Stevenson with my 15.0 Air Rush kite and was able to manuever back and forth without problems.
		The method of concentrating on the kite at all times is especially important.
		Your step by step process and attention to every important detail, from theory, to safety, to set up, to kite handling, body dragging and finally board riding was invaluable.
	www.alohakiteboarding.com /aka2003/kiteboarding_test.html (327 words)

	Kite Surfing
		Pounda Beach, close to the little harbor to Antiparos, offers excellent kite surfing conditions for beginners and advanced.
		This long and sandy beach without any obstacles, where the wind is always side on-shore, is the ideal spot to learn and improve your skills.
		The school is based on the IKO teaching program with kite boarder levels 1, 2, 3.
	www.parosurf.gr /html/kite_surfing.html (167 words)

	KITEBOARDING/KITESURFING
		These newest generations of power kites are being specifically engineered for the sport of kiteboarding both on land and in the water.
		Kites born out of this new era have innovative features never before seen on kites.
		Kite size is determined mostly by your skill level.
	www.4kiteboarding.com /kitesurfing.html (659 words)

	Kite Surfing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The first few lessons with a small training kites was easy and I learned the controls rapidly.
		But, when I launched the big kite and it picked me up 10 feet and placed me 20 feet downwind from where I was standing before, I realized the power of these things.
		This is called body dragging as the kite pulls one along the surface of the sea.
	www.marcoheitz.com /html/kite_surfing.html (679 words)

	American Kite Surfing Association — promoting the safe practice of kite surfing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A three month to multi-year PR and Marketing outreach program exclusively tailored to the fast-growing kite surfing audience.
		This program is ideal for all kite surfing and related companies with new and existing product announcements, industry positioning, and long-term growth strategies.
		After more than a decade of popularity through Europe, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing.
	www.kite-surfingusa.com (200 words)

	KiteSim Kitesurfing Simulator - Features
		KiteSim is an 3D interactive simulation of a LEI traction kite, the type of kite most often used for kite surfing.You can use this program to learn how to fly a kite, practice making loops, or try out different water launching techniques without worrying about untangling your strings later.
		The kite is controlled by the mouse, which moves the on-screen control bar and chicken loop.
		Other features include kite force, wind speed and kite speed indicators and wind speed and line length controls.
	www.flysim.com /kitesim/kitesim_features.html (186 words)

	Bali kite surfing
		We are a brand new branch of Exo-Fly's famous paragliding school in Bali and we are dedicated to bring you the same excitement on the sea as our paragliding division does in the air with the same high level of safety and experience.
		We offer a complete range of course from the beginner's course to advanced lessons for kite boarders who are looking to improve their skills.
		Kite surfing tours are available in many areas throughout the islands of Indonesia and also Peru, South America.
	balikitesurf.com (155 words)

	Kitesurfing.org - British Kite Surfing Association - Official kitesurf site. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Irish Kite Surfing Association http://www.irishkitesurfer.com Thomas O Connor waveyfromkerry@hotmail.com
		Cygnus sails are authorised kite repairs for a number of leading brands.
		See the Manufacturers who are sponsoring the British Kite Surfing Association events.
	www.kitesurfing.org /home/links.htm (600 words)

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