Learning how to kitesurf is actually easier and takes less time than learning how to windsurf, but the learning curve is much steeper. For example, one of the first kitesurfing moves you need to learn is water starting, which is a rather advanced technique in windsurfing. However, learning yourself the “hard way” has resulted in accidents and deaths so it is strongly recommended to take lessons in order to understand the physics of the sport and in particular how the safety release mechanisms work. Kiteboarding in the hands of someone untrained can be no only dangerous to you, but dangerous to those around you.
About Us
We have been kiting in Ottawa since the last millennium! Given the easy access to water and snow right in the city, Ottawa is the catalyst for the formation of kiting pioneers in various aspects of kite sports.
Safety
There have been known fatal accidents while kitesurfing so for all disciplines of kiting, safety has to be taken seriously. Please make sure you have read and understood safety page before getting into kiting.
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