FSB Small Business
August 22, 2008, 10:56 am

Go Surf a Kite

Walker Brock of Skywalk Kiteboarding taught FSB staffers the ropes of kiteboarding. Would you try kiteboarding?

Your Answers
AFrom Dan Bradshaw

I tried Kitesurfing last year, its soo much fun! so im definately planning on some more kitesurfing holidays this year i hope! If i can get time off work!

Posted By Dan Bradshaw : April 16, 2009 4:34 pm
AFrom Pete, Hood River, OR

The growth demographics are accurate; middle-aged windsurfers (like myself) switching into it for the excitement and convenience. I waited until the gear became safer and R&D/cost curve more stable. It's just as expensive as windsurfing but way more dangerous. It's also easier to learn, but "more fun" depends on your location and preferences. Unlike windsurfing, you should NOT try it without lessons from a certified professional school. (Mine was from Brett at Air Padre in South Padre Island, TX – highly recommended spot to learn, exceptional instructor).

Posted By Pete, Hood River, OR : February 5, 2009 6:37 pm
AFrom Henry Brown, Pecos, NM

I have sailed all my life. I would love to try kite surfing. But I will need hours of flight and kite simulation before I would attempt it.

I lost a close friend to hang gliding in NM. I always regreted not having a computer simulation for her to use. She was an experienced hang glider trying towing for the first time. She broke every bone in her body. It took a month for her to die.

Posted By Henry Brown, Pecos, NM : August 27, 2008 12:11 pm
AFrom Tom oswego n.y.

I am 53 years old a windsurfer and would take a lesson

Posted By Tom oswego n.y. : August 26, 2008 12:25 pm
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