Jumping, sliding, flying, turning, and twisting, has freedom been so addicting today? Kitesurfing also is known as kiteboarding entered the picture in the 1990s. Kitesurfing is a combination of windsurfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and surfing that provides impressive movements and speed. Kitesurfing is considered as one of the extreme and most thrilling water sports in the world. There is no comparison with the rush and pure adrenaline you will experience as you are being lifted up in the air by the wind’s power! Sounds good right? Keep on reading and we’ll give you more reasons that will surely make you take up kitesurfing lessons right away.
Want to remove yourself from the crowd for a little while? Go for a kite session and you will experience pure peace! Whether it’s the beautiful view of the intense blue gradient shore, the fresh ocean breeze that hits your face, or the excitement of flying high above the horizon, you will enjoy the freedom you get from spending your time alone in the waters.
If you want to take a short break from the busy life you have at work or school, you can leave that behind for a few hours at the beach. As you head out on the water, there is no stress, no deadlines, no projects or urgent matters you need to attend to. It’s just going to be you and your kite in the ocean experiencing great joy.
Most people have their own reasons for why they kitesurf, the same wonderful thing they experience is the fun and adrenaline-pumping feeling they get as they spend their time out the office. After taking a good kitesurfing session, you will have a fresher mind and readiness to handle your daily routine in life again.
The circle of people who do kitesurfing is getting larger every day. Once you have developed a deep passion for kitesurfing, you will also love the idea of meeting different surfers with whom you can talk about tips, laugh, or simply sit with as you watch other riders enjoying themselves. Actually, it is advised that when you are kitesurfing, it’s better to be surrounded by other riders. It’s a lot safer if there are people that are going to help you in case you need help in launching and landing your kite. Of course, you offer help too if you see someone struggling to launch their kite or their lines get tangled up. Don’t also forget to congratulate someone if they are doing a great job in the air going big and crazy!
You are going to meet a lot of new faces in the crowd with the same interests as you, so be open and friendly. You will get to interact with them not just a few times, but you might develop friendships with them and organize your next kiteboarding sessions. Being alone is good too, but twice is the happiness you will feel if you have friends to do it with you.
Aside from the fun excitement you get with kitesurfing, this sport can also be relaxing and therapeutic. Going to the same gym might get a little boring and being at the beach is an escape to that. Get a good 2-hour session and you’ll see that it’s the most fun workout in your life. Kitesurfing, if done regularly will make your core muscles stronger, improve your balance and posture, and will give you the ideal level of fitness you are aspiring to get. Always warm up and do some stretching first before your session so you can last longer.
With kitesurfing, you also get to travel. It will bring you to places you have never been to. If you ever get addicted to kitesurfing, you will surely use this sport to travel to places!
Just a tip, look for the best spots depending on what you want to do. If you want to learn new tricks, a flat water lagoon is best for you. If you want to have a drink or nightlife after kitesurfing, then find a spot that’s close to having that. Whatever reasons you have why you kitesurf, I’m pretty sure that you will meet different people and cultures, try various foods and drinks, and you will have a clearer mind once you get back in the office again.
Author Bio: Ivandrea Ollero is a daytime writer for Kims , one of Australia’s impeccable beach retreat places. She gives out tips and hacks for finding the perfect location for a delighted vacation. She likes to read and write lists like what-to-dos and top places to visit. She has a big interest in discovering historical connection of places and the beauty of diverse cultures. Ivandrea graduated from St. Scholastica’s College Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication minor in Broadcast Journalism.