Water sports have always defied gravity and conventional wisdom with their extreme nature. With waterskiing, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing, water sports enthusiasts have no shortage of sports to try and master. Enter kitesurfing.
Kitesurfing has been added to the growing list of Port Angeles water sports and is the newest one to try. Kitesurfing is akin to wakeboarding or surfing, but it involves using a directional board in combination with a large wind-powered kite that pulls you over the water. If kitesurfing sounds like something you'd like to try, consider this information first.
To begin kitesurfing costs about $2,000 to purchase the equipment needed. It is a good idea to rent some and try it first to see if it is something that you enjoy. Once you've got the equipment, it is advisable to hire an instructor before you try and set out on your own. An instructor can give you valuable tips on how to work the kite and board simultaneously, something that may be hard to learn from a written source. If you try and learn on your own, remember that unsupervised kitesurfing, especially in the ocean, can be potentially dangerous, and to always bring a spotter or a friend along with you.
Remember that there are different levels of kites for different levels of riders. The best way to find the right kite for you is to experiment with rental equipment until you find a kite that works best for you and you have the best feel for.
Olympic Marine (http://olymarine.com/) is a Port Angeles water sports retailer. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.
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