| Those who are into skateboarding tend to be thrill | | | | off and flying. Unlike skateboarding where the rider is |
| seekers. They are fun, adrenaline-loving, and ahead | | | | powering the board, the wind and the kite do all of |
| of the curve. They are always open to something | | | | the work. As the wind catches the kite, which is held |
| new and exciting to try out. If this sounds like you or | | | | by the rider using specially designed handles, the |
| someone you know, then you'll definitely want to | | | | board literally takes off. Jumps and hills that give |
| learn more about kite- landboarding! Kite landboarding | | | | regular skateboard riders the ability to catch only a |
| is a sport, originally designed by skaters, that takes | | | | little bit of air send the kite-powered landboarding |
| the skateboarding to an entirely new level. | | | | rider flying and soaring above the ground for an |
| The Board | | | | exhilarating ride. |
| The board used in kite landboarding looks a lot like a | | | | Boards: Speed Seekers, and Freestyle Boards |
| regular skateboard deck, but with fat all-terrain | | | | As with skateboarding and surfing, the length of the |
| wheels that can handle fast speeds on different | | | | kite landboard you choose will make a difference on |
| types of surfaces. In kite landboarding, the kite | | | | the type of actions you can do. Longer boards are |
| actually picks the rider up off of the ground using the | | | | great for those who are new to kite landboarding |
| power of the wind. These wheels and the special | | | | because they offer more control and balance. If |
| bearings of the kite landboard are designed to absorb | | | | you're into fast speeds and long rides, a longer board |
| the impact when the board touches down on the | | | | is best because it offers more stability. Longer |
| surface again. The board also has bindings similar to | | | | boards also tend to be a better fit for taller or |
| snowboard bindings that keep the rider's feet on the | | | | heavier riders. |
| board while in the air. | | | | Shorter kite landboards are more agile and allow |
| The Kite | | | | riders to do lots of tricks and catch serious air. The |
| The special type of kite used in kite landboarding is | | | | smaller board provides optimal maneuverability and is |
| long and rectangular and designed to catch the wind | | | | extremely responsive to the rider's movements. |
| and give the rider maximum control over speed and | | | | These smaller boards are usually better for those |
| direction. Kites with pre-stretched bridle lines provide | | | | who have some experience with kite landboarding. |
| optimal performance in higher winds. These kite | | | | Whether you're a skater looking for a new challenge, |
| landboarding kites also come with handles, a kite killer | | | | or you have a skater or ex-skater in your life that |
| safety device, and a metal ground stake that keeps | | | | you want to surprise with something cool and |
| the kite from flying away when not in use. | | | | unusual, a kite-powered landboard is sure to be an |
| How Kite Landboarding Works | | | | ideal fit. No matter where you are in the world, if |
| The sport of kite landboarding is a lot like kite surfing | | | | you've got open terrain, some wind, and a sense of |
| - only you don't need an ocean or a lake to have fun! | | | | adventure, you can have a blast with kite |
| All you need is some wind and an open terrain to be | | | | landboarding! |