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    Kitesurfing Essentials: Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW!
    Kitesurfing Essentials: Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW!
    Kitesurfing Essentials: Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW!
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    Kitesurfing Essentials: Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW!

    By Rick Weismiller

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    You deserve to fly!

    ...literally. Kitesurfing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports in the world (Hey, we even almost knocked Windsurfing out of the 2016 Olympics...).

    As a Kitesurfer you’ll get to enjoy the free natural power of the wind and water in a way that most people will never experience – as often as you like, at no cost.

    But here's the problem – Kitesurfing is not quite as easy as it looks. Hurting yourself or someone else, damaging your gear or nearly drowning in the process wouldn't really be the fun you had in mind, would it? The truth is, Kitesurfing can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing.

    Of course not everyone who gives it a shot with borrowed gear and no clue gets hurt in the process (I actually started that way myself, but that was in the nineties...) I can assure you though that the people who are well informed and properly instructed learn a LOT faster and walk away from their first sessions with a lot less bruises and frustration.

    In other words, those who start Kitesurfing more easily, faster and while having more fun are the ones who take the extra steps to learn the fundamentals.

    Don’t worry though, because here's your solution...

    Kite Surfing Essentials – Learn How to Kite Surf in Five Easy Steps -2nd Edition

    This comprehensive no-nonsense guide has all the information you need to know to get started in Kitesurfing – all about the gear, wind and water knowledge, techniques to get you started, and lots of beginner’s tips from several KiteSurfing World champions including Kari Schibevaag and Youri Zoon!

    Here’s what the book will tell you in detail:

    How you can save a LOT of money on Gear and Lessons

    Choosing the right Kite and Kite Board for YOU

    Kitesurfing tips written exclusively for this book from several Pro Kitesurfers, including 7 (!) times women’s World Champion Kari Scibevaag AND #1 freestyle world ranked Kitesurfer Youri Zoon

    Getting the most out of your Kitesurfing lessons, and save money by not needing as many hours of lessons- if you just take one less hour of lessons this book will have re-paid itself – at a minimum - six times over!

    Reduce your learning curve dramatically

    The best ways to avoid mistakes that can be painful or even really dangerous

    Complete Gear guide going through the different types of Kites, Kite Boards, Kite Lines, Control Bars, Safety Systems, Board accessories such as Foot straps and Leashes, Harnesses, Wetsuits, Helmets and more

    Top Kitesurfing spots in the U.S and abroad

    How to care for your gear to make sure it lasts longer and doesn’t fail you in a bad situation

    Launching and landing your Kite safely and easily from water or land assisted or by yourself

    Understanding terrain, water and wind conditions to find the best surf spots

    How to prepare and train for an emergency situation

    Know where to go and what the best conditions for Kitesurfing are

    How to easily set up your Kite, Lines and Control Bar to get up and riding quickly

    Before-the-ride checklists to help avoid going home just because you forgot something crucial

    Complete Glossary so you understand the lingo

    More advanced techniques, such as going upwind, turning, jibing, and jumping

    And much, much more...

    In short, this guide is tailor made to make sure you get the best possible start Kitesurfing – right now!

    Of course, I still absolutely recommend getting lessons from an IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) certified school with qualified instructors, but with the foundation you'll have from this book I can personally guarantee you’ll be able to move on by yourself faster than you ever thought was possible.

    So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy right away and start learning TODAY!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIndependent Five Media Group AB
    Release dateDec 21, 2012
    ISBN9781301214563
    Kitesurfing Essentials: Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW!
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    Rick Weismiller

    Rick Weismiller is an experienced Kitesurfer who has been practicing the sport for more than 14 years. He has watched the sport grow from its infancy to the mainstream, professional sport that it is today. He has Kitesurfed on both coasts of the United States and is now living in Brisbane, Australia. When not Kitesurfing near the beach, he works as civil and environmental engineer.

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      Kitesurfing Essentials - Rick Weismiller

      Kite Surfing Essentials – Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily Now!

      By Rick Weismiller

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      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright © 2012 Independent Five Books. All rights are reserved.

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Description

      Have you ever wanted to try Kitesurfing? Or maybe you’ve tried it before, but you’re looking to improve?

      Look no further! In Kite Surfing Essentials – Learn How To Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW, you’ll not only easily and safely learn Kitesurfing, but you’ll also find interesting Kitesurfing tips written exclusively for this book from 7(!) times Women’s World champion Kari Schibevaag AND the #1 freestyle world-ranked Kitesurfer, Youri Zoon. This book will help you choose the right kite and board, and it will help you avoid dangerous mistakes. You’ll find instructions on Kitesurfing Safety, Correctly Assessing Wind Conditions, Launching, Flying and Landing your Kite, Using the Control Bar, Riding and Turning, and Jumping. You’ll drastically improve your learning curve, and just imagine how much money you’ll save by not having to take lessons! The book will also teach you how to care for your equipment so that you can Kitesurf for life.

      So what are you waiting for? Grab your own copy right now. It’s that easy. You’ll save time and cash, and you’ll be Kitesurfing in no time!

      Kari Schibevaag in action

      Table of Contents

      Description

      Chapter 1 – Introduction to Kitesurfing and FAQ

      -- Is it hard to learn Kitesurfing?

      -- What spots are good for Kitesurfing?

      -- Do I need to be very fit to start Kitesurfing?

      -- Is it a dangerous sport?

      -- How much does the gear cost?

      -- Can Girls Kitesurf?

      -- Should I take lessons or learn by myself?

      ---- Advantages of taking lessons:

      ---- Drawbacks of taking lessons:

      Chapter 2 – Step One: Kitesurfing Safety

      -- Rule # 1 – Always bring a buddy

      -- Rule # 2 – Don’t go Kitesurfing without a proper safety release system

      -- Rule # 3 – Don’t Kitesurf upwind from people or hard objects that could harm you or others

      -- Rule # 4 – Check your equipment

      -- Rule # 5 – Wear a helmet

      -- Rule # 6 – Wear a life jacket or impact vest

      -- Rule # 7 – Use the right kite for the conditions you’re in

      -- Rule # 8 – Don’t Kitesurf in a thunderstorm

      -- Rule # 9 – Never wrap kite lines around your hand or any other body part

      -- Rule # 10 – Don’t Kitesurf in offshore winds

      Chapter 3 – Kite Training

      -- Step Two: Kite and Terrain Theory

      ---- Safety check

      ---- Where to practice

      ---- When to practice

      ---- Setting up the Kite, Lines, and Control bar

      ---- Understanding the Wind Window

      ---- The Clock positioning system:

      -- Step Three: practical exercises –parking, figure 8, power strokes

      ---- Parking the kite

      ---- Flying figure 8’s

      ---- Power strokes

      ---- Low power stroke

      ---- Medium power stroke

      ---- High power stroke

      ---- Increasing the complexity

      ---- When am I ready to move on?

      Chapter 4 – Step Four: Getting into the Water

      -- Wind Direction

      -- Body Dragging

      -- Getting up in the Water

      -- Launching the Kite from the Water

      -- Kite Landing

      -- Moving Forward

      Chapter 5 – Step Five: Intermediate Techniques

      -- Steering

      -- Downwind Steering and Travelling

      -- Upwind Steering and Travelling

      -- Turning and Jibing

      -- Jumping

      Chapter 6 – Tips from Kitesurfing Pros

      -- Kari Schibevaag, 7 times(!) Women’s World Champion

      -- Youri Zoon, PKRA World Champion

      -- Marc Jacobs

      Chapter 7 – Kitesurfing Gear

      -- Kites

      ---- C kites (standard LEI kites)

      ---- Bow Kites (Flat Inflatable Kites)

      ---- Framed Single Skin Kites

      ---- Ram Air Foil Kites

      ---- Kite Size

      -- Kite Lines

      -- Control Bars

      ---- Control Bars for Inflatable Kites (C kites and Bow kites)

      ---- Safety Systems

      -- Boards and Board Accessories

      -- Harnesses

      -- Wetsuits

      -- Helmets

      -- Impact vests

      -- Maintaining Your Gear

      ---- Before Kitesurfing

      ---- After Kitesurfing

      Chapter 8 - Gear Buying guide

      -- Kite Size - this is a guideline for winds 16-23 mph

      -- Choosing the right Board

      ---- Board size

      -- Gear Recommendations

      ---- Trainer Kites

      ---- Kites

      ---- Control Bar

      ---- Boards

      ---- Helmet

      ---- Harness

      ---- Impact Vest

      ---- Personal Flotation Devices

      ---- Wetsuit

      Chapter 9 – Where to go surfing

      -- Top Kitesurfing Spots in the U.S.

      -- Top Kitesurfing Spots Abroad

      Chapter 10 – Before the Beach Checklist

      -- Packing list

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