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Block Island, Rhode Island, USA |
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LOCATION
Diamondblue Kiteboarding is situated on beautiful, scenic Block Island, Rhode Island, USA. It is a great place to kiteboard, surf and Stand
Up Paddleboard. There is almost always enough wind to get you up on the water. It has wide open sandy areas and calm shallow
flat waters with a sandy bottom and it has waves and deep water depending on where you go and how brave you feel, so take
your pick. Winds during the summer are almost always south or south west which are cross onshore. The water temperature is generally warmer inside the lagoon which makes for a pleasant learning experience and
more time in the water. The island has miles of sandy beaches, offering both wave and flat water riding. Lastly, you have
the option to kite on any wind direction. Block Island is truly a kiteboarders' paradise for beginners to experts.
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Kiteboarding:
Kiteboarding also
known as kitesurfing is a relatively new sport that first gained popularity in the late 90's. Kiteboarding is a mixture between
windsurfing, surfing and wakeboarding. Different size kites allows you to kiteboard in various wind strengths. The bigger
the kite, the lighter the wind you can go in and vice versa. With bigger kites you can get going in as little as 10 knots,
and with smaller kites you can still sail along in strong winds of 35 knots or more.
Learning to Kiteboard
Compared to windsurfing and surfing, kiteboarding
is a relatively easy sport to learn. Most students are
able to get up on their board after two or three lessons from a certified kiteboarding instructor, and with a bit of practice
you can do your first jump in a few days.Once you get more experienced you can catch some huge air. The pros can easily jump 30
meters or even higher.
What sort of equipment do I need?
You will need a kite, a control bar with lines, a board, and a harness. Just about all
kites come standard with control bars. Optionally, you might need a wetsuit and a helmet. Most beginners wear helmets as an
added safety measure. Wetsuits are needed in May and early June. |
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