Kite Surfing is also known as Kite Boarding, Traction Kiting, Fly Surf and Power Kiting. Kite boarding is a relatively new trend with roots in windsurfing. Riders use light weight steerable parachutes or stacked up kites that are flown similar to traditional kites but using either 2 or 4 lines to pull you on your board down the beach, across open fields, up mountain slopes and across desert hardpack. The sport evolved from the water and has made it's way onto dry land using All-Terrain Boards and Riding Buggies. The sport has gained a huge following in France, Scotland, Hawaii, The Netherlands, The Mojave Desert in CA and throughout the world.
Most beginners travel downwind until they develop the skills for going upwind.
Downwind sailing is the most popular way to Kite Board. Kite Boarders often do downwind runs and hitch a ride back upwind to do it again. Kite Board jumping uses the kite to lift the flyer off the ground and cushion their return back to the ground. This company is a powerhouse in the Kite Surfing Sport. We totally support their effort to bring more riders into the Kite Surfing sport and make it available to riders all around the world.