Kiteboarding (Kitesurfing) Advice

Kitesurfers are advised to keep all equipment in the car and should never leave wind to find wind.  Kitesurfers must always check and double-check gear before it’s windy to be ready at a moments notice.  Since the wind is very unpredictable kite surfers must be aware; it can be gusty, stronger on the outside, building, dropping, changing directions, or be accompanied by rain or lightning.  It is critical to evaluate the hazards of the location and the ability to deal with them. 

This dramatic interest in the athletically demanding sport has given AKSA founders encouragement about the value of their newly founded organization.  Logan Long, co-founder of the association was not surprised by the results; “It’s just simply the biggest adrenaline rush available.  The combination of air, water, land, wind power, physical strength and balance the force of nature are the qualities that attract Kite Surfers."

American Kite Surfing Association is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America.  Founded in 2006 by two extreme sport enthusiasts, membership is anticipated to exceed 30,000 before the end of the year.  The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport.  A vast array of information, products, and techniques are available to the visitors of the AKSA website, .

After more than a decade of popularity through Europe and Australia, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing.  According to Cathi Long, co-founder of AKSA, “The exhilaration of hang time in kite surfing is unbeatable…kite surfers are simply the sexiest athletes."  AKSA is a trade association aimed at growing the sport through the medium of the internet by aggressively marketing the products and experience of those currently in the industry.

Cathi Long

Executive VP

American Kite Surfing Association

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