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Windsurf kite

A windsurf kite is essential to kiteboarding. The kite is what is used to propel the rider across the water. And different styles of kites have varying performance characteristics.

A “trainer” windsurf kite is highly recommend for beginning riders. They tend to be smaller, thereby reducing the amount of wind that they pick up and the speed that can be achieved. Inflatable kites are also good for beginners, as they are much easier to relaunch from the water.

A windsurf kite is generally found in one of three configurations; bend/flat, C-shaped, or hybrid. Bend/flat and hybrid designs are used by most recreational riders. C-shaped designs, while generally less expensive, are much harder to relaunch from the water.

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