Kitesurfing is a very popular water sport. However, this information provision is still fragmented. With KitesurfPro.nl we change that. Here you will find current and reliable information for all kite surfers and everyone who is interested in it. The Kitesurfing FAQ page contains frequently asked questions. We briefly answer the most frequently asked questions.
Kitesurfing is a water sport where the kite surfer stands on a specially developed kiteboard (kitesurf board) and is pulled by a kite (kite specially developed for kite surfing). Kitesurfing is the most common name for the sport. Kitesurfer also means kiter or kiteboarder. These are the other common names for kitesurfing practitioners.
Learning to kite surf is easier than ever before. Kitesurfing lessons have been given for over 20 years and kitesurfing equipment is getting better, safer and more user-friendly. The kitesurfing lesson training techniques and equipment have also taken off. You can read how kitesurfing lessons go here.
Kitesurfing is as dangerous as you make it yourself. If you choose weather conditions and kitesurfing equipment that suits your skill level, it is not dangerous. It is also clear to us that kite surfing is also a potentially dangerous and extreme sport. In stronger winds and a rougher sea, kite surfing can be very cool. However, the risks can increase quickly. Read research results about injuries and the risks here.
You do not practice kitesurfing yourself, but you learn that with the help of kitesurfing lessons. Kitesurfing lessons are a valuable and, in other words, a necessary investment. You will have a lot of fun if you later go on the water with your own kite surfing equipment.
To kite surf you need a kite (kite), kitebar (control stick with lines and accessories), pump, kiteboard, trapeze, neoprene wetsuit and possibly neoprene shoes. Read a detailed explanation about kitesurfing equipment here.
The ideal wind for a beginner is between 14 - 22 knots (wind force 4 - 6), neither too strong nor too soft. Kitesurfing can be done even at 8 - 16 knots (wind force 3 - 4). With a super high performance foil kite and special hydrofoil kitesurf board, you can even surf from 5 to 6 knots. View the table which kite with which wind.