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Frequently Asked Questions ??????
What is Kiteboarding?
Is kiteboarding difficult?
Do you need to be strong?
Are lessons necessary, after all, I surf, windsurf and wakeboard?
What does AKS supply during the lesson?
Can I rent equipment to practice my skills on?
Can I pay for lessons or Rental by EFTPOS?
Do you need to be fit?
Can girls do the sport too?
What is the minimum age of student we teach?
How many lessons do I need?
What equipment do I need to get started?
What is a "Bow" kite and why's it different?
What is a Hybrid or SLE kite and how's it different to other kites?
Can you go against the wind?
What is Aspect Ratio?
What sort of kite should I buy?
What's with the different sized kites?
What sort of board should I start off with?
Can I use my surfboard?
What sort of harness is best for me?
Can I get public liability insurance?
How much does Kiteboarding equipment cost?
Can I purchase a gift certificate or voucher?
Who or what is IKO?
What does it mean to be an IKO affiliated Centre?
What is the age range of people kite surfing?
How extreme is kite boarding/surfing?
Is there a difference between Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing?
What sort of styles are there in Kiteboarding?
What sort of winds can you kiteboard in?
I have a few old injuries will they be a problem?
What sort of safety gear is worn kiting?
What is a Downwinder?
Should I look at new or second hand equipment first up?
What is the best way to get into Kiteboarding safely?
Kiteboarding is the sport of using power kites to propel yourself across the water using a board. The kites can be of Inflated Leading edge design, or be foil like with closing valves to prevent water from entering and stop air escaping when crashed. Kiteboarding should only be attempted with water relaunchable kites fitted with quick release systems on the control bar.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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