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1. What do I have to bring with me?
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Sun glasses, sun cream, board short, lycra shirt and cap are optional, and a short jonh between May to October is also welcome to.
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2. What are the different kinds of kites?
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Inflatable kites: they are the most used. Those single skin kites represent a vast majority of the kites used on water. They have been specifically developed for water use.
Foil kites: those wings are built like paraglider’s. They have cells intrados and extrados parts. The profile is obtained thanks to a bridling system.
Hibridos: it’s a combination of inflatable and foil kites.
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3. How much does the equipment cost?
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It’s hard to answer this question because it depends on a lot of factors such as your level, skill etc.
But here are some prices just for you to have an idea:
Complete equipment (kite, bar, lines, pump, board):
new one: around U$1300.
used one (in perfect condition): U$800.
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4. What are the different kinds of boards?
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Directionals or Mono directionals: they look like surf boards. It’s necessary to make a trick called “JYBE” to change direction.
Bi directional or twin type – they look like wakeboards. You don’t need to make a “JYBE” to change the direction. They don’t have front or back.
Mutant – it’s a combination of mono and bi directional.
Wakeboard – it’s a board which has little flotation and it needs a lot of power to practice. It’s generally used with binders or a foot-strap.
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5. What’s the difference between 2 and 4 lines?
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In 4 lines you have one more tool to get more or less power. The back lines are attached to the bar, and front lines pass through the bar. So, when you put the bar down, you get more power (accelerate) and up, less power (break).
It’s easier to get up wind and you also win control , so it’s safer.
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6. What’s the difference between Moderate and High Aspect Ratio?
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Moderate Aspect Ratio. It means that the kite doesn’t have much length and it has a lot of width. It seems like a circle. It’s slower safer and is easier to reloach.
High Aspect Ration. It means that the kite has much length and little width. It looks like a knife. The kite is faster, it is powerful to get up the wind but harder to reloach.
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7. What’s the difference between the Real and the Projected Area?
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The real area is the total surface of the open kite on the floor and not inflatable.
The projected area is the surface of the inflatable kite projected to the wind. The projected area is more or less 30% smaller then the real area.
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If you have questions which are not listed in FAQ you can call or e-mail us. We will answear you personally in very short terms - same or next day.
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