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$$ down to the nearest shop and pick up the latest copy of Kiteworld Mag!
The level of stoke after a sick wave-session is undescribable. Wave kiting is growing rapidly in popularity as more and more riders exchange their freestyle board for a sleek and slender waveboard to get a completely different feeling in the water. Give it a shot, trust me guys, you won’t regrett it and in fact, I reckon you will ask youself why on planet earth you haven’t started with wave kiting earlier :) !
I’m always here for your questions and feedback,
Gxx
http://www.kitegabi.com
Are you super keen to learn to ride in waves but feeling anxious about the often intimidating environment and moving water monsters?
Fear not, there’s good news 4 you folks: in the current Kiteworld Mag - THE very greatest kite mag on the planet ! - me and my team-mates from North Kiteboarding International are here to give you a battle plan to march safely into wave combat :) .
On 8 pages you will find out how to start safely getting into wavekiting. Whatever your aim eventually in waveriding will be - i.e. whether it’s gonna be big waves, strapless, fun downwinders, beach breaks, reef breaks etc., there’s soooo many options in the waves !, the most important thing at the beginning is to focus on the gradual, safe learning curve, going steadily from being a total newbie to a confident wave kiter. My article therefore focusses on some of the most important safety aspects and skills concerned with going out in waves, rather than intending to be a complete guide to different manouvres.
In the article I’m covering: Skill Level, Gear, Where 2 Ride, How 2 Get Out, Fear, What 2 Do when you Wipe Out in the Waves, The Nature of Waves, and The Fun Factor. All facts and info are supported by relevant photos of myself and my wave-experts team-mates Jaime Herraiz, Sky Solbach, and Mario Rodwald.
So, get your sweet kiter-a$$ 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
