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In the News (Tue 22 Dec 09)

  
 Kitesurfing : The latest craze in extreme water sports!
Everyone knows that kitesurfing is a dangerous sport and it is necessary to have someone who can help a kitesurfer when he or she is in trouble.
Kitesurfing is not an easy sport and it takes a lot of training and practice to learn how to control the kite.
Kitesurfing is a very popular sport but sometimes the weather conditions for the kitesurfing are not perfect.
www.kitesurfingnow.com   (729 words)

  
 Kitesurf in St Lucia, Caribbean
Kitesurfing is a mixture of paragliding, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing, and appeals to a large target group.
Kitesurfing is a sport which you can learn really quickly, because all the maneuvers can be simulated on dry land.
By the end of the course the new-born kitesurfer is in full control of the equipment, and you'll have done some planing in the foot straps and maybe even tried your first jumps.
www.slucia.com /kitesurf   (408 words)

  
 Kitesurfing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kite surfing, also known as kitesurfing and kiteboarding involves using a power kite to pull the rider through the water on a small surfboard, a wakeboard, or a kiteboard.
A kitesurfer stands on a board with foot straps or bindings and uses the power of a large controllable kite to propel himself and the board across the water.
By 1998 kitesurfing had become a mainstream sport, and several schools were teaching kitesurfing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kitesurfing   (6125 words)

  
 Kitesurfing FAQ, Kiteboarding FAQ
A kitesurfer stands on a board with foot straps or bindings and use the power of a large controllable kite to propel him and the board across the water.
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.
Concept Air is the first company introducing the a foil kite incorporating a system allowing the kitesurfer to control the power of the kite by pulling on the third line to change the shape of the kite (therefore changing the camber/projected surface of the kite).
www.kitesurfingschool.org /faqs.htm   (6301 words)

  
 KITESURFING INFORMATION, (aka Kite-Sailing, Kite-boarding).
Kitesurfing is the natural evolution of extreme wind-powered watersports.
Kitesurfing is the synergistic offspring of windsurfing, wake boarding and paragliding.
Kitesurfing popularity has exploded in recent years and the equipment is now widely available and more sophisticated than ever.
www.maui.net /~hotwind/kite2.html   (2267 words)

  
 Kitesurfing News
Kitesurfing News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
A kitesurfer has drowned in the shallow water off Macassar beach after having problems with his kite.
Howth CG were tasked at 15.27 today to a report of a kitesurfer in trouble off the burrow beach.
www.topix.net /extreme-sports/kitesurfing   (609 words)

  
 Up, up and a wave / Kitesurfers ride high on exhilaration, growing popularity of their hybrid sport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Welcome to the world of kitesurfing, a fledgling sport that adds a dimension to ordinary surfing and gives new meaning to the phrase "hang time." The sport, sometimes called "kiteboarding," burst onto the scene in 1999 and has grown gradually and quietly since then.
First, every kitesurfer must own a 4- to 5-foot kitesurf board (ordinary surfboards are 6 feet long) and a kite control device consisting of nylon lines for steering and braking.
The first step to safe kitesurfing is a "dead-man" safety release system, which allows a kiter to disable the kite at any moment by simply not holding onto the control devices.
sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/03/18/PNGIGBN1TP1.DTL   (1048 words)

  
 Kitesurfing School
Kitesurfing is a dangerous sport (there have been a few known fatal accidents while kitesurfing), more dangerous compared to other "safer" sports such as windsurfing.
In kitesurfing or any other forms of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously.
If you have to learn kitesurfing all by yourself, make sure that you have read and fully understood the safety section before attempting to kitesurf.
members.allstream.net /~hungvu/kitesurfing.htm   (529 words)

  
 Club Mistral, Barbados: Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is a mixture of paragliding, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing, so it appeals to a really large target group.
We employ special kitesurfing instructors at a number of destinations who guarantee you a safe start in this new sport and the feeling that you’re mastering it right from the word ‘go’.
By the end of the course the new-born kitesurfer is in full control of the equipment, and you’ll have done some planing in the foot straps and maybe even tried your first gybes.
clubmistralbarbados.com /kite_surfing.htm   (766 words)

  
 Kitesurfing Boracay - Philippines - Extreme Sports Cafe - Kitesurfing
We are recognised by the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) and the BKSA (British Kitesurfing Association) to teach beginners through to instructors.
The kitesurfing centre is situated right on White Beach, literally a stones throw from the dive boats, and less than a two minute walk from your accommodation.
Our kitesurf centers in The Philippines are located in some of the best locations for sun, surf, kitesurfing, windsurfing and extreme sports of all kinds, not to mention some of the best night spots..
www.extremesportscafe.com /kitesurfing_holiday.html   (2096 words)

  
 Adventure Sports & Holiday Directory
Kite surfing, also known as kitesurfing and kiteboarding, involves using a power kite to pull a small surfboard (on water), a wheeled board on land, or a snowboard over snow.
Snowkiting is an outdoor winter boardsport, combining the airfoil and techniques used in kitesurfing, with the footgear and gliding surface used in snowboarding.
Bungee jumping is an activity in which a person jumps off from a high place (generally of several hundred feet/meters) with one end of an elastic cord attached to his/her body or ankles and the other end tied to the jumping-off point.
www.thekitesurfshop.com   (1713 words)

  
 Windsports Kitesurfing Home Page
Kitesurfing and this is what we specialize in.
We have been involved with some of the biggest kitesurfing events in SA and are proud to have been a sponsor for the KPWT/Vodacom World Tour in 2003.
Our kitesurfing instructors are all IKO approved and will get you riding safely and comfortably in no time at all.
www.windsports.co.za   (246 words)

  
 Kitesurfing Lessons Gorge Wind Guide Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Kitesurfing is a great sport that you can learn relatively quickly.
Safety is the number one priority and controlling the kite's power is the key to kitesurfing safety.
In teaching advanced windsurfing for the last 8 years and kitesurfing for the last 5 years, I have found that each student learns at a different pace and through different methods.
www.windguide.com /03-kitesurfing-lessons.htm   (217 words)

  
 Kitesurfing at Robin Hood Watersports
Kitesurfing has grown in the last few seasons from rudimentary beginnings into one of the most radical new water sports ever.
We have a wide range of bags for all your kitesurfing equiment.
The leash prevents a runaway kite which could be hazardous to other water users and anyone down wind (even on land).
www.roho.co.uk /kitesurf   (312 words)

  
 Kitesurfing-Resource.com - For all your kite surfing lessons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
George Pocick took a basic kite design in the 1800's to the new level by increasing it's size and used it to power carts on land and ships on the water.
Kitesurfing popularity has skyrocketed since then and it's one of the fastest growing sports.
There are also worldwide magazines and videos dedicated to kitesurfing and the thrills it provides.
www.kitesurfing-resource.com   (271 words)

  
 What is Kitesurfing? - Kiteboarding Facts
English speaking countries tend to use the term "kitesurfing" or even "kiteboarding" and french speaking nations use "flysurfing" to describe the same sport.
It is possible to kitesurf with only with 5 to 6 knots of wind with the larger kites and rather big boards like 210 cm long for 75 kg weight and 11 m² kite and larger sizes.
It is possible to kitesurf in wind over 30 or 40 knots, but it is important to first get used to lightwind and medium wind conditions.
www.thekitesurfshop.com /faq.php   (4150 words)

  
 Kitesurfing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Alan Cadiz started kitesurfing with the first kiting pioneers on Maui.
With a life time of surfing and windsurfing experience kitesurfing was second nature.
With nearly 20 years experience teaching windsurfing, coupled with 7 years of kitesurfing, Alan has developed a method of teaching that is second to none.
www.hstwindsurfing.com /Kitesurfing.htm   (315 words)

  
 Airsports Kite Surfing - Torquay on the Great Ocean Road   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Torquay's Point Danger is ideal for Kitesurfing when the wind is on shore or Southerly (see our weather pages for the latest weather updates).
Airsports Kitesurfing sell a compact waterproof wind meter so that you can be sure of the wind conditions and choose the right kite for the right conditions.
Airsports Kitesurfing provide lessons for new comers to the sport and strongly recommend that you take a lesson before beginning in the sport of kite surfing.
airsportskitesurfing.alphalink.com.au   (453 words)

  
 SeaFlight Enterprise Inc. Kitesurfing in Canada
Kitesurfing or Kiteskiing involves the use of a traction kite to pull you along on either a wake board, skiis, or surf board attached to your feet.
The type of kitesurfing (kite skiing) gear that we distribute is mainly Naish traction kite and kitesurfing boards.
Kitesurfing in the Interior of British Columbia is a great place to kite surf during the winter months as well summer given its numerous lakes and windy days.
www.kitesource.com   (810 words)

  
 Active holidays in Dahab - The Red Sea, Egypt
Kitesurfing is, without a doubt, the exciting new watersport of the moment.
Drawing on many influences, kitesurfing, sometimes called kiteboarding, combines elements of wakeboarding, powerkiting, surfing and windsurfing to produce a challenging, yet highly rewarding, sport.
We recommend reserving your kitesurfing package at the time of booking your holiday, as places are limited and availability cannot be guaranteed in resort.
www.neilson.co.uk /active/activeEgyptDahab-TheRedSea.asp?category=SurfSailCycle&ID=10&Action=KiteSurfing   (307 words)

  
 Kitesurfing-Resource.com Kitesurfing Equipment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Kitesurfing is the action of a kitesurfer manipulating him and other components of a kitesurfing system to use the power of the available wind to propel the whole system on or above the water (jump).
When kitesurfing, the kitesurfer controls a system composed by the kitesurfing equipment and himself to use the available wind.
And the kitesurfer (including harness, life jacket, water shoe, helmet, etc.).
www.kitesurfing-resource.com /kite_surfing_equipment.htm   (96 words)

  
 Kitesurfing at Kite Beach, Table View, Blouberg, Cape Town
This site serves as a medium for locals to access all the information they need and for our foreign kitesurfing community who are coming on kitesurfing holidays.
Kitesurfing is the fastest growing extreme sport in the world with even 007 giving it a pseudo bash in "Die Another Day".
With side-shore winds averaging 10-30 knots from the South East, a wide spacious beach perfect for rigging, launching and landing kites and an unforgettable picture postcard view of Table Mountain, this is without a doubt THE place to ride.
www.blaauwberg.net /kitesurfing   (266 words)

  
 KitesurfingSchool.org - KiteboardingSchool.org - kitesurfing, kiteboarding info web site
Kitesurfing, or more general, kiting still is a rapidly growing family of sports.
The Kitesurfing School web site was conceived by Hung Vu (Saigon, Vietnam and Ottawa, Canada) and Jan Pina (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, DR) during Christmas 1998 at Cabarete and Salina, Dominican Republic.
There have been known fatal accidents while kitesurfing so for kitesurfing or any other disciplines of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously.
www.kitesurfingschool.org   (1043 words)

  
 Hurghada Kitesurfing Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
There are three bays with the downwind one popular with windsurfers, leaving the two upwind ones with large shallow areas free for kitesurfers.
There is plenty of space to practice flying the kite, bodydragging and waterstarting in shallow areas.
Hurghada is ideal for those wanting to combine windsurfing and kitesurfing.
www.planetkitesurf.com /destinations/hurghada/hurghada.asp   (732 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Kitesurfing: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Flight of fancy: kitesurfing is about to land in your waterfront area.
Kitesurfing is a great way to take advantage of light...
and this area is a prime spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Kitesurfing&tag=internetinternat&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1   (506 words)

  
 Kitesurfing in Cabarete Surfcamp - flat water and big waves. Kiteboarding Worlcup Location !
Kitesurfing in Cabarete Surfcamp - flat water and big waves.
Basically all conditions a kitesurfer could wish for.
So you have nice calm water in front for learning and then great waves outside for the more experienced kitesurfers.
www.cabaretesurfcamp.com /en/kitesurf.html   (136 words)

  
 Windsurf + Kitesurf
Kitesurf - Our kite instructors can take teach you the basics or help you boost massive airs and ride the reef break.
Winds - The tradewinds Kaskazi and Kuzi blow a reliable cross shore wind from December to February and from March to May. The monsoons of June - August blow a stronger wind that picks up the reef break to provide excellent wave riding and jumping.
Kite/Windsurf Safaris - For a selection of exciting trips combining windsurfing or kitesurfing with a safari, climbing Kilimanjaro, and a range of other activities.  Choose from our standard itineraries or build your own trip.
www.extreme-safari.com /kitesurfwindsurf   (342 words)

  
 Where can I find a good kitesurfing board?
Of course, the easiest way to find a kitesurfing board would be to look for one of the many kitesurfing shops that have started up.
One problem, however, is that since this is a relatively new sport, it's possible that you won't be able to find a kitesurfing store near you.
You can also ask a kitesurfing instructor - they should have a good idea as to which boards are best for beginners.
www.kitesurfingnow.com /getting-started/where-can-i-find-a-good-kitesurfing-board.shtml   (821 words)

  
 Kitesurfing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Il Kitesurfing, la nuova eccitante disciplina sportiva, ibrido tra aquilonismo da trazione e surf, letteralmente esploso la scorsa estate sulle spiagge di Maui alle Hawaii sta dilagando in tutto il mondo.
Imparare a controllare un aquilone da trazione richiede una certa pratica in quanto l'aquilone sviluppa più potenza di quanto un inesperto potrebbe immaginare: è quindi opportuno iniziare con una vela di taglia ridotta, in condizioni di vento teso e leggero, per poi passare a dimensioni maggiori.
Passati al Kitesurfing da soli sette mesi, hanno già al loro attivo la partecipazione a numerose gare internazionali, fra cui il campionato australiano di Adelaide in cui Kane ha vinto tutte e tre le specialità, freestyle, slalom e broad reach speed.
www.aquilandia.it /kitesurf/kitesurfing.htm   (671 words)

  
 Kitesurfing: Water Sports at Canadian Content   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Kite shop in St. Augustine, Florida specializing in kitesurfing kites and boards also offers sport kites, buggies, land boards and a selection of kite accessories.
North American supplier of Wallendair, Naish, and Liquidforce kitesurfing kites and boards, Sidewinder sandboards, and Mongoose all-terrain skateboards.
Includes FAQs and information about their kitesurf school, directed by Laurent Ness, in Carnon, France.
canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Shopping/Sports/Water_Sports/Kitesurfing   (867 words)

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