The Start of the Adrenaline in Kite Surfing
October 8th, 2011There is nothing better than the adrenaline rush you get from kite surfing. The challenge of enhancing the speed of your board and trying to take control of your kite is an experience that is exhilarating and keeps you coming back for more. And since the sport has been recorded to have been done since as early as the 12th century, it really is a timeless sport.
The evolution of the sport, kite surfing, took place in the 13th century. Being first known as kite sailing, it was basically made for the purpose of transportation. And instead of boards, canoes and carts were being utilized to maneuver across places by using the wind. It was a good help in moving big and heavy objects back then.
In the 18th century, the primitive form of kite surfing was changed by George Pocock when he used kites to move with the wind. And before, they do not only transport people, they are also able to move heavy and bulky objects, such as manmade vehicles. It is similar to the modern set-up since it also utilized four lines. This will enable the wind to increase your elevation and maintain in midair.
Kite surfing was not used just on water, where it mainly takes place today, but also on land, snow and ice. But in the 1980’s, manufacturers modified it to be used on water and for the purpose of extreme sporting. Now, these kites could be sailed again after falling from the air into the water.
The popularity of this extreme sport began when Laird Hamilton and Manu exhibited this new form of play on the shores of Maui, Hawaii. Since then, kite surfing just expanded horizons with help from advertising and marketing. And ever since, there are countless organizations, competitions, and learning materials around the world made just for this sport.
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