by Gabi Steindl

Are you super keen to learn to ride in waves but feeling anxious about the often intimidating environment and moving water monsters?
Fear not, there’s good news 4 you folks: in the current Kiteworld Mag - THE very greatest kite mag on the planet ! - me and my team-mates from North Kiteboarding International are here to give you a battle plan to march safely into wave combat :) .

On 8 pages you will find out how to start safely getting into wavekiting. Whatever your aim eventually in waveriding will be - i.e. whether it’s gonna be big waves, strapless, fun downwinders, beach breaks, reef breaks etc., there’s soooo many options in the waves ! – the most important thing at the beginning is to focus on the gradual, safe learning curve, going steadily from being a total newbie to a confident wave kiter. My article therefore focusses on some of the most important safety aspects and skills concerned with going out in waves, rather than intending to be a complete guide to different manouvres.

In the article I’m covering: Skill Level, Gear, Where 2 Ride, How 2 Get Out, Fear, What 2 Do when you Wipe Out in the Waves, The Nature of Waves, and The Fun Factor. All facts and info are supported by relevant photos of myself and my wave-experts team-mates Jaime Herraiz, Sky Solbach, and Mario Rodwald.

So, get your sweet kiter-a$$ down to the nearest shop and pick up the latest copy of Kiteworld Mag!

The level of stoke after a sick wave-session is undescribable. Wave kiting is growing rapidly in popularity as more and more riders exchange their freestyle board for a sleek and slender waveboard to get a completely different feeling in the water. Give it a shot, trust me guys, you won’t regrett it and in fact, I reckon you will ask youself why on planet earth you haven’t started with wave kiting earlier :) !

I’m always here for your questions and feedback,
Gxx

http://www.kitegabi.com