| There are so many options when you want to | | | | 5. Inflatable kites can be used as 4 lines too. Meaning |
| choose your kite and it can get very confusing. In | | | | that you can increase/decrease the power while |
| this article I'll try to help you make the right choice | | | | kitesurfing which is a nice feature, in gusty locations |
| because making the right choice means you'll have | | | | especially. |
| fun kitesurfing instead of being frustrated. | | | | There are three different categories that inflatable |
| There are 2 types of kites, and these are inflatable | | | | kites can be divided into: |
| and foil kites. Inflatable kites are better for water | | | | - 2 lines, low aspect ratio |
| use, kitesurfing, while foil kites are better used on | | | | - 4 lines, medium aspect ratio |
| snow. | | | | - 4 lines, high aspect ratio |
| A low aspect ratio inflatable kite should be the best | | | | High aspect ratio kites are recommended, in general, |
| option gor beginner kitesurfers and the reasons are: | | | | only to expreienced kite surfers |
| 1. They are more stable and they are easy to fly. | | | | Higher aspect ratios, in theory, means better pull for |
| 2. Since they can be easily depowerd, they are more | | | | jumps. And, high aspect ratio kites also go upwind |
| forgiving. | | | | better while having a wider wind range. However, |
| 3. The inflatable kites can be relauched from the | | | | high aspect ratio kites require more atention being so |
| water while foil kites will have to be relauched from | | | | fast responsive, a drawback is the fact that they are |
| shore if not relauched in time. | | | | harder to relaunch. |
| 4. With inflatable kites, you get more efficiency from | | | | The best choice for beginners, as I judge, are 2 or 4 |
| the safety leashes, allowing you to completely | | | | lines kites with low aspect ratio. Most 2 line inflatable |
| depower the kite when needed. | | | | can also be configured as 4 lines. |