Descrição
Following the success of the first edition, Kitesurfing The Complete Guide 2ª edition encompasses the massive changes in equipment and techniques in this fast-evolving sport.
It is a wide ranging and comprehensive guide to kitesurfing, covering everything from the origins of the sport to the latest innovations. It also has updated sections on snowkiting and buggying.
The book is richly illustrated and the text flowing and easy to follow. It is endorsed by the BKSA as their handbook for training.
ÍNDICE
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. A brief history
3. Getting Started
4. Health& Safety
5. Understanding the wind& water
6. Setting up your kite
7. How the kite flies
8. The window
9. Kite control systems
10. Control practice& body dragging
11. Water re-launching your kite
12. How the board works
13. Using the board
14. Changing direction
15. Kitesurfing with others
16. Getting out of trouble& dealing with emergencies
17. The points of sailing, vectors& apparent wind
18. Light winds, high winds and waves
19. Getting air: Jumping
20. Understanding the weather
21. Packing, transporting and care of your equipment
22. Buggies, Mountain boards& Snow kiting
23. How the sport is organised – The BKSA& IKO
24. Buying your own equipment
25. Competitions
26. Becoming an instructor
27. The state of the art, future innovations
28. Information
20. Glossary
Index
