[Kite Surfing] Feel the excitement of the sea and walk with the wind. Comes with kite surfing experience classes and recommended supplies and equipment.

Hot summer days are perfect for playing in the water! Ordinary canoes and stand-up boards can no longer satisfy you who are greedy for novelty. Do you want something more exciting? The emerging kite surfing (Kitesurfing in English, also known as wind wing surfing) may be suitable! Don’t miss the water activity that combines kitesurfing and surfing!

Introduction to Kite Surfing What is Kite Surfing?
Kite surfing, as the name implies, is a water sport that combines a kite and a surfboard. It uses the power of the wind to raise a large inflatable kite and push the player on the surfboard to glide or jump on the water. The player must control the wind direction and raise the kite at the appropriate location. Controlling kitesurfing and waterskiing, dragging the body on the water, requires skill and physical strength. The principle of kite surfing is quite simple. It is to connect the inflatable kite to the hand-held control handle with four strong ropes. Use the handle to control the rise, fall and steering of the kite. Combined with the skateboard under your feet, you can surf on the sea surface. Sliding at high speed on lakes, rivers, snow or taking people into the air to make various fancy moves.

Introduction to kite surfing equipment Kite surfing mainly consists of three parts: kites, kite surfboards and hanging hooks.

Kite: A kite can be said to be the engine of a car. Just like a car engine, its torque output and horsepower are important. Kites also have different characteristics, some are more focused on wave areas, and some are more focused on fancy styles.
2. Boards: Boards are divided into two-way boards and one-way boards. Two-way boards are essential for kite playing. They are the easiest boards for beginners to use and are also the most mainstream form of kite surfing. The one-way board is similar to a surfboard, except that it has foot covers, which is suitable for playing in wave areas or sailing in weak wind areas.

3. Hook clothing: Hook clothing is divided into waist type and seat type. The waist type is suitable for players who do fancy tricks or want to operate the kite flexibly. The pulling force of the kite will cause the hook to continuously pull up and rub against the sternum, making it difficult to fly the kite at the end of the day. The abdomen will be very sore. The sitting type is suitable for beginners or racing players. The sitting type is tied between the waist and legs, so there is no problem of pulling up.

Tips for Kite Surfing Although kite surfing is not as dangerous as other sports such as paragliding and hang gliding, due to the great power of the kite, if the surfer does not operate it properly, it may drag people to unsafe areas or take people away. Falling off the ground or into the water may also cause accidents in which the kite string cuts people around it. Accidents resulting in casualties occur almost every year around the world. Therefore, European and American countries classify it as an extreme sport. Please note the following before playing:

1) Weather: Kite surfing is driven by wind, so weather is one of the key factors to consider. The most suitable climate for kitesurfing is wind level 4 to 5, and you must wait for the wind to blow towards the shore before you can play. If the wind blows towards the center of the sea and the waves are strong, it may cause danger and it is not suitable for this activity.

2) Beach: The wind direction in different locations will make the experience different. Kite surfing is more suitable for less crowded places and needs to be adapted to different wind directions. For example, the wind direction at Pak Sha Wan in Sai Kung is northerly, the wind direction at Lung Kwu Beach in Tuen Mun is southwesterly, the wind direction at Shui Hau Wan in Lantau Island is easterly, and Cheung Chau Beach is suitable all year round. In addition, kitesurfing is also very suitable in Taiwan.

3) Coach: Self-taught kitesurfing is very dangerous. It is recommended that you participate in experience classes and be sure to learn from a coach to avoid accidents. Under the guidance of professional instructors, you can quickly and safely master the skills of kitesurfing. In addition, everyone should also have the correct concept of learning step by step, and must not be too ambitious or overconfident.

4) Equipment: You should choose equipment that suits your level. Do not use a kite that is too sensitive or used by experts to play waves at the beginning. Try to use a seat-type belt as well. Although it is less handsome, it has a low center of gravity, is easy to slip, and is familiar with the wind resistance technique. Because kitesurfing is expensive, in order to avoid spending a lot of money, it is recommended that before deciding to play this sport, you first participate in a training course or trial class to determine whether you are suitable for this sport.

5) Clothing:

You are required to wear swimsuit or boarding shorts and a long-sleeved wet T-shirt. If the weather is cold, you need to choose a surfing thermal jacket and carefully choose the thickness of the surfing thermal jacket, because this will affect the degree of warmth and how long the surfing can last. You can think of the thickness of thermal clothing as a second layer of skin, which is a barrier to prevent freezing water from contacting the body.

Wear wet shoes to protect your feet

• Wear a hat to prevent scalp damage from strong sunlight

You need to wear sunglasses. Sometimes the sun is too strong and the seawater reflects sunlight, which can damage your eyes and obstruct your vision. Bringing a pair of anti-UV sports sunglasses can prevent UV rays from directing your eyes and enhance protection. Sports sunglasses with better coverage can block part of the direct light and effectively protect the eyes

• Apply sun oil to avoid sunburn