tips &
technique
Learning to grab
Adding grabs to your riding not only adds style, it strengthens your abdominal muscles. When you first start to grab the board, practice taking one hand off the bar and bringing it down to your side when you jump. Once you're comfortable taking the one hand off the bar, practice bringing your board to you, rather than bending over to reach for your board. Bend those legs and pull the board to you.
More on grabs...
Waterstarting
When attempting to get up on your board, point the board slightly downwind (about 45 degrees) instead of perpendicular to the wind. This will allow you and the board to plane easier. Only point your board perpendicular and upwind when you are already up and riding. More tips
Maneuvering your kite in busy waters
So many good kiteboarders have no clue that there are other kiters on the water with them. So, always be aware of your surroundings and other kiters on the water! Always look the other way before you transition. Never jump or manuever directly upwind of another kiteboarder. Here are some more tips on kiting in traffic.
what's
happening
Kiteboarding & Pilates Camps in Baja 2010!
The temps are rising and the winds are blowing in Baja! Come down for Tonia's Kiteboarding Baja Bootcamps in La Ventana, Baja Sur Mexico, in February and March. These camps are packed with adventure including pilates in the morning, followed by some snorkeling and kayaking, then kiteboarding lessons for the rest of the day! Throw in some margaritas and it's a great time. Get more info at Cascade Kiteboarding or Tonia's website.
Summer's End Clinic with Tonia Farman & Kristin Boese!
Tonia Farman & Kristin Boese host Summer's End Intermediate Kiteboarding Clinic!!
To get 30 women together in one spot is a feat in itself. But to have 30 women kiteboarders who all rip on the water, learning from each other, and sharing the stoke of kiteboarding is an incredible event! That's exactly what the Summer's End Women's Kite Clinic was all about - sharing tips and stoke. Read all about it.
Winter 2009 Clinics
FREE La Ventana Kite Expo & Classic Women's Beach Clinic
Yet another excuse to come down to Baja for sun, sand, surf, and kiteboarding. We're doing Women's Kiteboarding Gear & Grab Clinic this January 25th as part of the La Ventana Kite Classic & Expo event in La Ventana, Baja Mexico. Free and open to girls and women of all ages!! Come by for tips, talk, and swag!
how to
start kiteboarding
The best way to get started is to buy a trainer kite designed specifically for learning flying skills for progressing to kiteboarding. Most trainer kites come with a DVD and instructions for set up and flying. Practice flying your trainer kite for hours! This will teach you the fundamental skills required of flying all big kites for kiteboarding.
Take a Lesson!
Then, take the next step and follow the golden rule when learning to kiteboard: Take a lesson! Don't teach yourself how to kiteboard. By taking lessons through a reputable school, you will save yourself lots of time, money, and headaches trying to figure it out on your own. Read more...
Get a WKA Membership
We want to help you in your learning and progression of kiteboarding. Sign up for a WKA membership and you will receive tips and techniques to help you get up and riding. You will also receive a WKA tee shirt, a membership to SBC Kiteboard Magazine, and a nice discount on the most necessary service in kiteboarding: ikitesurf.com. Sign up for WKA here >
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