Yes, to teach friends you need old crappy kites you don't mind them crashing hard. The MOST IMPORTANT part in teaching yourself is finding a huge, open beach without anyone around. If this isn't possible then you can't teach yourself at all. Learning to kite is very dangerous to yourself and especia...

I taught kiting from 2003-2009 or so, and still occasionally teach friends for free. If you are trying to do it on your own: 1. Get a trainer kite and really practice alot 2. Watch instructional videos and read all about learning to kite 3. Buy a setup including an appropriately sized kite for your ...

Another trick is wearing an impact vest and/or life jacket in the winter. This totally stops wind to your core, adds a bit of insulation, and obviously is crucial if sh!t hits the fan and your in for a coldwater swim.

i wonder if it's worth gluing a strip of old wetsuit to the palmar side of gloves/mittens to help make a more permanent pre-curve and help alleviate some of the strain of gripping...

Just a lemon kite, call them and get a new one for free hopefully. Could happen with any brand, just a warranty issue. To all you blaming the rider: no way should any kite split on impact with water. Kites are super strong and generally can be tomahawked onto the beach without problems. I used to te...

Back foot is usually just at the rear bolts, as shown in previous picture.

Ditch the back hook and go strapless, much better

Wow those needessentials suits are pretty cool! IF you have trouble getting your suit on, try the plastic bag trick: put you foot or hand (whatever you are trying to insert into the suit) into a plastic shopping bag and push, your arm/leg will slide right through without hassle, then you pull off th...

That video is pretty lame because the makers obviously don't surf which is the primary market for high-end wetsuits. Just get a top-of-the-line zipperless surf suit from oneill or rip curl etc. Easy on/off, so comfortable, super flexible, ultralight. I have the rip curl flashbomb 3/2 zipperless and ...

get a hydrofoil and it's pretty much always windy enough anywhere but a lake

Put your booties over your wetsuit (opposite of surfing style). Prevents elephant legs and most flushing.