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Must-have Kitesurfing Equipment | A Guide For Beginners

Beginners may find kitesurfing to be a terrifying activity. It can be a little bit daunting because there is so much to learn and process. The amount of equipment may even give the impression that kiteboarding is a bunch of fussy nonsense to the inexperienced eye.

You have certainly just discovered throughout your kiteboarding classes how vital kitesurfing equipment is. Without a harness, you can’t really accomplish anything, and a warm wetsuit isn’t an unnecessary luxury. Equipment for kitesurfing also provides protection. In some kite spots, you cannot really step foot on the ocean without neoprene shoes.

 

The kite equipment needs to be renewed every year, so if you plan to rent it, you should be aware of how often it needs to be replaced. Yes, there is a lot of equipment to know, but don’t let that prevent you from learning to kite.

Equipment That Every Kitesurfer Needs

There is a lot of equipment required for kitesurfing because it is a technical activity, and the primary equipment you choose should depend on both you and the location where you plan to kite.

 

  1. Kitesurfing board

You should consider your level of experience, the speed of the wind at your kiting location, and your body weight while choosing a kitesurfing board. A long, wide board is what you need if you are just learning to kitesurf. Your ability to improve your kitesurfing will be made easier by the size of the board.

 

You’ll be able to fly a smaller, more controllable kite if you have a large board. If you make an error or lose kite power, it will also float for a longer period of time. Moreover, larger boards will make learning to go upwind easier and will assist you in staying afloat in lighter winds.

 

Using a smaller board will allow you to apply more kite power to leap and do tricks if you are an experienced kitesurfer. Advanced kitesurfing boards typically include concave bottoms with step tips, that will enable you to ride with greater force and pull off stunts.

 

  1. Kite

For kiteboarding, any kite that produces enough pull can be used. However, the ideal one would be a large, manageable one. Other aspects that should always be taken into account include the ease with which the kite can be relaunched once it has been submerged in water, the performance of upwind sailing, the capacity to handle leaps, and the degree of control you would have over the kite’s power.

 

If you are unaware that there are several sizes and types of kites, learn about them before you purchase one. The kite you should purchase entirely relies on your riding style, skill level, local wind conditions, and body weight.

 

  1. Harness

The surfer can perform maneuvers and jumps while still being connected to the kite due to the harness. While skilled kite surfers prefer waist harnesses, beginner kiteboarders benefit more from seat and vest harnesses, which can also operate as flotation devices and provide greater impact protection.

 

The harness not only enables tricks but also aids in redistributing the force of the kite.  The harness aids in distributing part of the kite’s pressure to the rest of your body so that your arms don’t take the full weight of it. The ideal harness should be an extension of your body, similar to a measuring suit so it is crucial to always fit the harness inside the store before buying it.

 

  1. Wetsuit

The thickness of the wetsuit affects how warm it is. Neoprene, however, comes in a wide range of quality. The best wetsuits available now are so great that they can be used as both a wetsuit and an undergarment simultaneously. The best wetsuits consist of multiple layers because they combine a lining with various high-quality materials.