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Essence Kiteboarding
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It’s more about technique then muscles

Today all around the world enjoying this sport over 200 000 riders of all ages and its fastest grooving sport. Improvement of this sport is still in process of grooving and everybody is very excited about what future will bring. It is basically mix of surfing, wakeboarding and windsurfing. Actually the best of each… It’s more about technique then physical condition. However to be fit is always good and kiteboarding will definitely help you with that.

 

What is training about?

Our training courses are customized to exact needs of our students.
We teach on high standards of IKO training programs. Please check our
lessons section, to see what we can offer you. If you are still not sure, don’t worry, just give us call and we will help you find out the right fun for you.

 

Equipment

For good and safe kiteboarding you need kite, harness, wet suit, gloves and shoes (in colder months), helmet, life jacket and of course kiteboard.
You can easily pack all your stuff even in to small car and just head to the beach. Size of board, kite or harness its good to consult with somebody experienced. It is very important to use right sizes of equipment and know the techniques and rules on the water.

Simple start safe!

 

Is it dangerous?

Like any other sports it comes with its dangers. You are dealing with aprox. 10 square meters kite and 4 times 25m lines. Safety levels today are high, thanks to excellent quality of safety release systems. However, you always have to take care about everything and everybody around you while kiteboarding! You can ride fast, jump high or just cruising and enjoying freedom and wind…but take care and respect others!

We highly recommend taking lessons if you want to start!
It’s safest and fastest way how to discover beauty of kiteboarding. You will receive proper and qualified training. You will be insured and under supervision of experienced instructor. You will be using high quality kitesurfing equipment available (kite, board, harness, helmet…).

 
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