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Just as windsurfing was a combination of sailing and surfing, kite surfing is a
combination of power kite flying and surfing. It is easy to understand why this
sport is so popular - it looks deceptively easy, the jumps and tricks look
spectacular and it requires much less wind than windsurfing. The sport is open
to everyone of all ages; you need to be in good health and relatively fit (no
back, neck or shoulder problems).
Steely determination will also be an asset, because although kite surfing is
easier to master than windsurfing, co-ordinating all those skills can be a
challenge to begin with!
There are two main learning curves in the sport of kite surfing that a new
participant will move through. These can conveniently be broken down into power
kite flying skills and board skills. Within each of the learning curves, a
series of skilled areas come together to form the overall activity.
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