In this video we cover some tips for kitesurfing waves in offshore wind. Kitesurfing waves is great fun in general, and kiting in offshore wind makes for clean waves and surfing like feeling. This video we discuss some of the techniques you can use to get you riding.
One of the biggest differences in wave riding in offshore wind when compared to riding waves in on shore of cross shore wind, is the fact that this orientation makes it interesting as you are driving the kite upwind as you ride down the waves face. To ride the wave the best, a slight movement up and down with the kite while completing your turns, as well as anticipating slack likes during bottom turns and feeling overpowered and increasing speed are some of the things we had to learn.
If you are looking to start kiting in offshore or any wind direction, we hope Kitesurfing How to Ride Waves in Offshore Wind will give you some basics to get you out the on the water having fun!
Many people would consider offshore wind or cross offshore wind as the best wind direction for kiting. The main reason is that it keeps the waves clean and the turns similar to surfing, it is also the preferred wind direction for barrel riding. :)
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