The trick that gets the shot

How to maintain your speed

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Tacking on a surfboard is a great way to change quickly change directions without loosing any ground downwind.

Kitesurfing on a strapless surfboard is one of the most rewarding things you can do while powered by a kite, but before you head to the waves you have to first learn how to get up on a surfboard without straps.

Ignorance may be bliss, but not at a heavily kited beach or reef break where everyone knows and expects a lot from each other. Wave etiquette is what maintains the peace and maximizes the fun for everyone. The rules of etiquette are rarely written and are usually implied but they most definitely exist, and failure to figure it out before you jump in can get you into some trouble.

Snowkiting is not much different than kiteboarding on the water, but a new set of rules needs to be adapted for a different environment. Much of the standard kiteboarding gear can be used and the same skills and techniques directly apply.

Success stories about keeping beaches open for kiteboarding.

*TRAVEL: Alaska Roadtrippin: A Trip to Thompson Pass *BACKWOODS: Tobago Cays with the Zenith Ocean Crew *How to Save Access at Your Local Beach

Kasey Campbell walks us through the steps of tacking a kiteboarding course racing board.

With a little practice, unhooking in the waves isn’t as difficult as people usually think it is.

Whether you are trying to hold it down in overpowered conditions or drive upwind, here are some tips for having better control over your riding.

Many people who may be interested in kiteboarding are turned away from the sport because of the initially large investment that it takes to get going as a kiteboarder.