Buying a proper surf kite

and Safety Rules and Regulations Applicable.

Which is the best surf kite to buy? Seek proper advice from a qualified and experienced instructor. They will recommend the most apt one for you depending on your height, weight and needless to say the prevailing wind conditions in that particular place.

There is one type known as the Hybrid which is actually the best for beginners. It has two fabric layers and also does not possess inflatable. Start your surf kiting lessons with a 2 lines kite and move onto a bigger kite only later on because bigger the kites, the more chances for accidents to happen.

Buy a directional board which are similar to ordinary surf boards and are best in light to moderate wind conditions. There will be less pull in the kite so that you only need to concentrate on the wave power. They also possess two or three handles for your feet as in the case of a surf board.

There are three main types of surf kites in use namely inflatable kites, single skin framed kites and ram air foil kites. All the 3 are capable of being launched in water which is much safer than being launched on sand. An inflatable kites’ rigid frame helps to prevent twists and tangles when it has to be re launched. The foils are good on land with safer, landing and launching features. They also have triple de power systems and enormous wind range.

Check out the various kite makers like Sea jump, Seismic, Kite ski etc to get your surf kite.

A kite surfer has to follow certain safety rules. One is the Kite High Rule which requires the surf to keep his kite flying high in order to avoid his line crossing those of downwind kiters. Another is the Clearance rule which lays down that a kite surfer must have a clear safety zone of 50 m.