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Kiteboarding (Kitesurfing) Advice

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Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2006

According to Logan Long, co-founder of AKSA, ?No matter how good you think you are, you can get messed up?.a broken line, a kite that has been let go, a wrong turn so be warned. Kite surfing buddies are very helpful.? Long also noted that, ?Kite surfing is a great work out for your whole body: legs, abs, arms, lats and shoulders.? A yoga session before kite surfing is an excellent idea. Keep hydrated and carry protein bars for calories.

Kitesurfers are advised to keep all equipment in the car and should never leave wind to find wind. Kitesurfers must always check and double-check gear before it?s windy to be ready at a moments notice. Since the wind is very unpredictable kite surfers must be aware; it can be gusty, stronger on the outside, building, dropping, changing directions, or be accompanied by rain or lightning. It is critical to evaluate the hazards of the location and the ability to deal with them.

This dramatic interest in the athletically demanding sport has given AKSA founders encouragement about the value of their newly founded organization. Logan Long, co-founder of the association was not surprised by the results; ?It?s just simply the biggest adrenaline rush available. The combination of air, water, land, wind power, physical strength and balance the force of nature are the qualities that attract Kite Surfers.?

American Kite Surfing Association is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America. Founded in 2006 by two extreme sport enthusiasts, membership is anticipated to exceed 30,000 before the end of the year. The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport. A vast array of information, products, and techniques are available to the visitors of the AKSA website, http://www.kite-surfingusa.com. After more than a decade of popularity through Europe and Australia, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing. According to Cathi Long, co-founder of AKSA, ?The exhilaration of hang time in kite surfing is unbeatable?kite surfers are simply the sexiest athletes.? AKSA is a trade association aimed at growing the sport through the medium of the internet by aggressively marketing the products and experience of those currently in the industry.

Cathi Long

Executive VP

American Kite Surfing Association

727-772-1202

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Kite Surfing Tips According to American Kite Surfing Association

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2006

American Kite Surfing Association is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America. Founded in 2006 by two extreme sport enthusiasts, membership is anticipated to exceed 30,000 before the end of the year. The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport. A vast array of information, products, and techniques are available to the visitors of the AKSA website, http://www.kite-surfingusa.com. After more than a decade of popularity through Europe and Australia, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing. According to Cathi Long, co-founder of AKSA, ?The exhilaration of hang time in kite surfing is unbeatable?kite surfers are simply the sexiest athletes.? AKSA will select 50 leading industry product manufacturers to highlight and profile throughout an extensive national media outreach campaign.

Kite surfers are advised to keep all equipment in the car and should never leave wind to find wind. Kite surfers must always check and double-check gear before it?s windy to be ready at a moments notice. Since the wind is very unpredictable kite surfers must be aware; it can be gusty, stronger on the outside, building, dropping, changing directions, or be accompanied by rain or lightning. It is critical to evaluate the hazards of the location and the ability to deal with them.

According to Logan Long, co-founder of AKSA, ?No matter how good you think you are, you can get messed up?.a broken line, a kite that has been let go, a wrong turn so be warned. Kite surfing buddies are very helpful.? Long also noted that, ?Kite surfing is a great work out for your whole body: legs, abs, arms, lats and shoulders.? A yoga session before kite surfing is an excellent idea. Keep hydrated and carry protein bars for calories.

This dramatic interest in the athletically demanding sport has given AKSA founders encouragement about the value of their newly founded organization. Logan Long, co-founder of the association was not surprised by the results; ?It?s just simply the biggest adrenaline rush available. The combination of air, water, land, wind power, physical strength and balance the force of nature are the qualities that attract Kite Surfers.?

American Kite Surfing Association

http://www.kite-surfingusa.com


Cathi Long

Executive VP

727-772-1202

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Introduction To Windsurfing

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Article by JB Mills

If you were to mash up skateboarding, surfing, sailing, waterskiing, snowboarding, and wakeboarding into one super sport, you would probably end up with windsurfing. It is an exciting sport enjoyed by thousands across the country. It takes a huge amount of practice and skill in order to get the techniques down, but once you get used to it all you will have a blast. Huge speeds can be reached. Usually amateur windsurfers travel at around 20 to 30 miles per hour, but with professional equipment, lots of practice, and ideal wind conditions, it is possible to exceed 50 miles per hour.

A windsurfing board looks a lot like a mix between a surfboard and a sailboat. A regular sturdy and light surfboard has a strong sail attached to it, with a bar extending from the mast for the surfer to hold on to. To get started, the surfer heads to a lake or other body of water on a windy day. With plenty of room to maneuver in the water, the surfer swims alongside the board, and is eventually pulled along by the wind. When a high enough speed is reached, he mounts the board. If all goes well (which for beginners is a rarity), you will begin to speed along the surface of the water.

Like with a sailboat, lots of attention must be paid to the direction of the wind and the positioning of the sails. This is the biggest hurtle for beginners, but it becomes much like a second nature once you have had enough experience. By adjusting body weight and sail direction, surfers can steer their windsurfing board to go wherever they wish. If you have the knowledge required to strategically position the sails, then you can achieve speeds many times greater than if you just hop on and go.

If you are trying the sport out for the first time, it is probably a good idea to rent the board rather than buy one. They can be fairly expensive to purchase, and if you decide later that you don’t like the sport much then you won’t be stuck with an expensive piece of equipment. After you have it rented, all you have to do is go out to a lake on a sunny, windy day and practice. The first time you will probably loser your balance almost immediately, or sink back into the water if you didn’t gain enough initial speed.

Once you become more skilled at windsurfing, you can enter many different competitions. These range from minor groups getting together locally, or huge national events. The competitions are based on different things. Some might have the windsurfers zigzagging between obstacles in a test of handling skill. There are other competitions that are set up more like races, or require the racers to jump as high as possible. There are many different formats, and they all require very specific skills.

Windsurfing is a lot like most extreme sports. It takes a lot of determination and perseverance in order to really get into it, but once you are able to get past that initial barrier you will be very happy with the results. It is a sport that is very popular, and for a good reason. It is hugely enjoyable, and doesn’t require a large investment every time you want to enjoy it – all you need is a lake and a board. So look into your local options today, and see if there are any ways that you can get started with windsurfing.

JB Mills is the site owner of outdoor adventure shops










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