Kitesurfing Blog
The Filthy West – Kitesurfing Film
OK so it's not UK kite surfing, but this is sooooo good I just had to share. Follow Ben Wilson, Ryland Blakeney, Josh Mulcoy and Ian Alldredge as they embark on the ultimate surfing and kiting road trip across the Western Australian coastline. Beautifully shot,...
read moreAwesome Video – Why we Kitesurf – Kirsty Jones
I particularly love this video because it features top rider, Kirsty Jones talking about the great kite surfing we have right here in the UK. A friend of mine told me recently that she has a friend based in France who told her he was surprised that anyone would be...
read moreKitesurfing at St Anne’s Blackpool
Having experienced St Anne's and Star Gate for the first time last Monday, I got a kick out of finding this video. If you haven't already tried Kite surfing at Blackpool, give it a try. You will not be disappointed!
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Kitesurfing – The Essential Kit You Need To Get Started – Part 1
This mini series of posts is aimed at the newbie kite surfer, looking for a bit of guidance on what kit is required to get started. We'll start with the flying part: Kite, Bar and Lines. Kites Kite surfing is usually performed with an LEI (leading edge inflatable)...
read moreThe Kite Show – Essential Watching
I stumbled across The Kite Show a few weeks ago. If you haven't seen it before you should most definitely check it out. The production values are top notch and the action comes from all over the world. The Kite Show is written and presented by Kiteworld Magazine...
read moreGet Trauma – Kitesurfing Video
OK so this film is a couple of years old now, but if you haven't seen it before it's well worth a watch. It was shot in Lithuania, in Kuršių lagoon, and won dailyfilm.tv DSLR short film contest back in 2009.
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What is kite surfing?
Kite surfing is a sport where you use a traction kite to tow you through the water on a short board like a wakeboard, or a surfboard. Kite surfing used to be regarded as an extreme sport, but over recent years equipment design has made it a relatively safe sport which...
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