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Kiteboarding Travel Guide: Cape Town - Destinations Ep16
Welcome to Destinations, your one-stop kiteboarding video travel guide. If you have any questions when planning your trip, don't hesitate to reach out.
SPOT GUIDE
There's a place way down in the Southern Hemisphere where the scenery will steal your heart and the wind will knock you off your feet. It sounds intense and it is... in all the best ways! In this edition of Destinations, we're checking out a kite spot that's close to my heart: Cape Town, South Africa.
Cape T
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1st May 2019
How to Self Rescue on a foilboard: Foil Fridays EP 12
The Self Rescue is your ace in the hole when it comes to kiteboarding.When in doubt, if you’re in trouble you can count on this method to systematically get yourself and your gear back in safely.
When it comes to foilboarding, the process is mostly the same but there are some subtle differences. I originally intended this video for riders who already know how to do a self rescue but it occurred to me that a full recap is always a good idea. I’ll break down all the steps below and the differ
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19th Jul 2018
Kiteboarding: Rules of Navigation | "Ride With Blake"
Yes, These are the rules...but you should know that not every kiter follows them or knows what they are!
If you see someone who doesn’t seem to know what they are doing, just kindly inform them of what you have learned from this video.
Safety is Key!
Don’t expect other kiters to get out of your way. You can tell by watching their kite movement as they approach you, if they are going to give you respect or not.
If you have any questions, give us a
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19th Jun 2018
Kiteboarding: 3 Tips for Riding More
As any dedicated wind-chaser knows, it can be challenging to balance work, life and kiteboarding. Sometimes, we just can't get enough time on the water.
Here are 3 simple tips to help you out!
Subscribe to Wind Alerts via iKitesurf.com.
Keep your gear with you at all times.
Communicate with your significant other.
The Alert
iKitesurf.com is one of the most important sites/apps for kiteboarders who want real-time wind data from around the world. Not only can you access
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6th Mar 2018