2016 Kiteboarding Gear is Here ! Get you new 2016 kites as soon as they come out and be the first to ride the latest and greatest kites of the century. We specialize in setting you up with the gear that fits your style, budget and goals. Top Brands at the best prices available. […]
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Make the most of your light wind kite. If you think it just takes a light wind specific kite to ride in light winds … you have a rude awakening. The truth is … It takes light wind specific flying skills in conjunction with the light wind specific kite to succeed in really light wind. My […]
How I Learned to Fly a Trainer Kite ? Here is a list of some safety guidelines I followed, when I fly my Trainer kite. Trainer kites can injure me and others around me, they are not toys. I made sure I kept a safe distance away for people and animals, and hazards such as powerlines, buildings and trees. […]
How do you learn to kiteboard Quicker and Safer ? The secret to learning how to kiteboard / kite surf safer and more quickly than most people is to adopt the following agenda: Understand that Kiteboarding/ Kitesurfing is an Extreme Sport and there are real risks to the safety of you and those around you. […]
Kite size does matter ! Simply put, take your kiteboarding lesson first! Your kiteboarding instructor with show you how the kite works, and what you should be practicing. You will get to fly the kite/s and see for yourself if you can handle the kite and you may even get to try the kite you […]
What is best Light Wind kiteboarding kite ! Is the Liquid Force SOLO the light wind champ ? In our humble opinion … Yes! The brand new, Liquid Force “SOLO” 17.5 meter kite is the light wind king of kiteboarding. The 2016 LF Solo 17.5m kite is the purest form of Power, Simplicity, and Fun, in one […]
What lesson is best for you …. Private or Group lesson? Any lesson with the professional, certified, licensed and insured instructors, at Manta Wind & Water Sports, is the right lesson to get you started in the sport of kiteboarding, aka: kitesurfing. The reason we say this is based on years of experience teaching to individuals […]
Trainer kites are smaller, and a different design, than the kites used in kiteboarding. The idea is to purchase one before you take professional lessons, and spend some time on your own developing basic flying skills and confidence with those skills. We offer 2 sizes of trainer kites to our customers, 3meter and 3.5 meter size models. The 3m […]
Split boards have been out for several year in some form or another. Until recently , they were custom made to order and they were very expensive. In the last two years, technology and materials have dramatically improved and now the Splitboards are incredible! They ride great, they are super strong, they are light weight, they […]
Where to to kiteboard in San Diego ? #1 Kite Beach – “Enchanted Cove” Please help us keep our access to kiteboarding in San Diego. Be the best example of kiteboarding to everyone you encounter. Beginners to Advanced kite boarders will enjoy Enchanted Cove, on Fiesta Island, San Diego 92109. All lessons and kiteboard training in San Diego are performed here. Enchanted […]