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Dec 23, 2011

Would a rush pro 250 lift me

I have never used a power kite ( and really haven't used any kind of kite since I was a kid). I am 125 lbs and pretty fit (though not a gym every week

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Nov 22, 2011

Confused About Setting Up Lines on My Rush PRO

I can't remember how to rig my HQ 250 lines. I have lines on the trailing edge that I don't know where to attach. I have used the trainer once and went

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Nov 21, 2011

Do You Have Any Reviews Between the Rush 4 Pro 350 and the Hydra 350

I've done some research into Trainer Kites, I also want to get the most bang for my buck. So my question would be which is the most durable kite the Rush

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Nov 11, 2011

Whats with the Ozone depowering system?

I am looking at both the Rush Pro 300 and the Ozone 2.5 - I like the looks of the Rush third line depowering ball and it looks like it is very practical

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Oct 10, 2011

Self Launching a SLE Kite

Self Launching a SLE Kite. The steps required to get your Bow/SLE kiteboarding kite in the air without a helper.

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Oct 10, 2011

Intermediate Kiteboarding Skills, Theory, and Practice

Intermediate kiteboarding skills and practice. Advanced topics for intermediate kiteboarders - riding upwind, self-launching,self-landing jumping, and more...

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Oct 5, 2011

Why is the HQ Hydra Cheaper than Other Water Kites?

The trainer kite can that be used in water (HQ Hydra), how come they're so much cheaper than other kites that can be used on water?

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Oct 5, 2011

What is the Cost of Shipping to Australia Please?

What is the cost of shipping a Rush 350 plus harness loop to Canberra, Australia please

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Oct 4, 2011

Drifting in a Mexican Ocean...

Setting the stage. I was in Puerto Progresso in the Myan Riviera, Mexico, and I had just gotten a brand new kite. It arrived in the mail the day before,

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Sep 26, 2011

Comments now live on the website...

You can now comment, ask questions, or provide feedback on any page on this website!

We've just added a live comment feature that allows you to let us know what you think about each page, or ask a specific question. All you need to do is scroll to the bottom of the page and ask away using your Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, or Hotmail account.

We look forward to hearing what you have to say, and if you're asking a question, we will try to get back to you ASAP.

Look forward to hearing what you have to say.

Jul 12, 2011

Lofted and a Broken Rib

A few years ago I was learning to kite and got lofted high and smashed on the water and broke a rib. Not fun. Analysed the situation and decided in

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Jul 6, 2011

Dragged out to Sea

I was kiteboarding by myself in some near off-shore winds, they were blowing inland initially but pointing down the beach mostly. I was riding for quite

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May 3, 2011

Attaching the strings

I recently bought a kite, but i have never kited myself. So i'm trying to figure out how to attach the strings I have 4 strings, 2 black ones, a red

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Apr 30, 2011

Kite and service

That is the superb kitesurfing site! You will never ever get more detailed information about kiting than here. Plus the guys are working with love to customer.

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Mar 30, 2011

Kite-Eating Tree

Was hunting around for wind, there was a weather system rolling in, although I wasn't sure when. To my dismay it was getting late in the day. So I

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Mar 11, 2011

New Store Online!

Our new online store is up and running! Visit it at: http://store.kiteboardingevolution.com

We've added this store, which is jam packed with features and is exceptionally user friendly, to the website to make things easier to manage. Our previous setup was extremely time-consuming and was very difficult to work with.

This new storefront is easy for us to manage, which frees up our time to do what we love - provide you with high quality and useful content!

We will be able to easily add more products, offer discounts, and manage everything better overall. With more time on our hands, we will continue to make KiteboardingEvolution.com the most comprehensive kiteboarding websites on the internet.

In addition, we will be able to add and manage more products that our customers (you) have been asking for.

Check out the new store now, and tell us what you think!

We welcome any feedback, product suggestions, or criticisms you have. Just email us at info (at) kiteboardingevolution.com, or using this form - http://www.kiteboardingevolution.com/contact.html

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Mar 10, 2011

Kiteboarding Practice for Beginners

Kiteboarding Practice for Beginners - Eight skills that every beginner must master, from the wind window to waterstarting...

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Mar 10, 2011

Buy a HQ Rush 3 (III) Trainer Kite - Free Shipping and an 100% Money Back Guarantee...

Buy a HQ Rush 3 trainer kite and get free shipping and 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.

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Feb 28, 2011

Can you use a trainer kite to actually kiteboard?

I want to start kitesurfing though money is an issue. Is it possible to buy a kite that I can utilize as a trainer and in the water for kiteboarding?

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Feb 27, 2011

Shipping to Australia

Will you ship to Australia NSW and if so what is the cost?

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What is Kiteboarding?

Kiteboarder Kitesurfing

Kiteboarding is a fusion of wind and board sports that opens a world of possibilities. All you need is wind, a kite, and a board – any board.

Toss your kite into the wind and you can use it to pull you around, much like a boat except that you're in control.

It doesn’t matter if you want to kiteboard on a lake, kitesurf at your favorite surf break, or snowkite up a mountain, it’s all possible.

It’s easy to understand why this sport is becoming so popular. It can be adapted to your own style and personality, and it doesn’t matter where you live; as long as you have wind you are in business!

The Purpose of this Website

Kiteboarder Snowkiting

KiteboardingEvolution.com is intended to be a learning resource for you!

All of this information comes from my experience as a kiteboarder, as well as the experience of many others.

We have all evolved to where we are now through all sorts of trial and error, and that experience is shared on these pages. It is my hope that you use this site to learn, so you may experience the addictive highs of kiteboarding, while minimizing the lows.

Of course, your experience matters! If you know some tip, trick, or technique that will benefit others, contact me and share it.

Please Note – You cannot learn to kiteboard exclusively from this website. This site is not intended to replace the personalized teachings (and corrections) that a professional instructor provides during lessons. Lessons are highly recommended when learning any new sport, especially kiteboarding.

How It All Began

As a kid, I always wanted to fly. Mainly, I wanted to be a space-shuttle pilot or a fighter pilot. I had even considered flying commercial jets, helicopters, and hang-gliders, but what I really wanted was my own personal flying machine. I wanted to be able to fly at will, like a bird. The one thing I didn’t expect was where I was going to get my flying fix.

One of the first times I realized that I could fly with a kite was when I was flying my trainer in a field. I noticed that if I flew the kite in a certain pattern it started to pull me up. This feeling intrigued me, so I began experimenting. It took about 10 minutes for me to figure out what made the kite pull up, and soon after that, I flew.

The kite rose and pulled me about 10 feet into the air. As I was pulled up I remember thinking “Oh my god, I’m flying!” The next thing I remember thinking was “Oh Sh*%, how do I get down?” I came down rather un-gracefully, but it didn’t matter, I was hooked.

I survived my first flight unharmed, and was left afterwards with two feelings. The first was excitement. The fact that I could kiteboard and catch huge air was a dream come true. The second feeling was concern. I realized that if a small trainer kite (3.6m2) had the power to lift me off the ground, then a real kiteboarding kite has the potential to be extremely dangerous. I knew that I had to approach this sport properly or I could really get hurt. It was this feeling of concern that spurred the research, learning, and experience that made this site possible.