Kitesurf : understand the wind window

The wind window is a an expression used by wind sports (such as windsurfing or sailing) and kiteboarding. It corresponds to the area where the kite can fly. The kite obeys the wind direction. The edge of the window On the edge of the wind window (green zone), the kite generates its minimal power, because it only receives the true wind. It is also where we use the kite clock as a reference for teaching. Positions 9 and 3 o'clock are also called launching and landing positions. 12 o’clock can be called the Zenith too. Kite : Power Zone On…

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Kiteboarding progression steps

Kitesurfing is not hard to learn but it is a very technical activity. It is in your best interest to learn kitesurfing with a qualified instructor. Not only does a qualified instructor will have the appropriate teaching knowledge and skills, but will also follow a determined learning path optimized for a safe and efficient progression. The first steps are fundamental to learn kitesurfing and follow a logical progression steps. You can't get up on your board before you got traction from your kite. You can't control your kite before you well understood the wind window. Let’s take a closer look…

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