Product Description

Let eight–time world champion kitesurfer Kristin Boese and Christian Spreckels take you to the next level and into the thrill of the waves.

Hundreds of dramatic step–by–step action photographs take you into the surf and introduce basic tricks like the cut back and olly, before you move on to more advanced tricks like riding a barrel. Each trick is not only shown with breathtaking photography, but with the added bonus of expert advice on learning each trick.

Kitesurfing in the Waves includes:

• Wind and waves
• Choice of location
• Safety
• Tips on training
• Starting and riding
• Turning manoeuvres
• Basics for kiting in the waves
• Surfing basics
• Wave manoeuvres/tricks for advanced kiters

Kristin and Christian explain the equipment, how to stay safe on the water, weather patterns and wave creation before introducing you to extreme tricks.

Take your kitesurfing into the surf and experience bigger waves, longer rides and more impressive tricks.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138367 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

From the Back Cover
Let eight–time world champion kitesurfer Kristin Boese and Christian Spreckels take you to the next level and into the thrill of the waves.

Hundreds of dramatic step–by–step action photographs take you into the surf and introduce basic tricks like the cut back and olly, before you move on to more advanced tricks like riding a barrel. Each trick is not only shown with breathtaking photography, but with the added bonus of expert advice on learning each trick.

Kitesurfing in the Waves includes:

• Wind and waves
• Choice of location
• Safety
• Tips on training
• Starting and riding
• Turning manoeuvres
• Basics for kiting in the waves
• Surfing basics
• Wave manoeuvres/tricks for advanced kiters

Kristin and Christian explain the equipment, how to stay safe on the water, weather patterns and wave creation before introducing you to extreme tricks.

Take your kitesurfing into the surf and experience bigger waves, longer rides and more impressive tricks.

About the Author
Kristin Boese is kitesurfing′s eight–time world champion, taking the freestyle, wave, slider, and race and boardercross titles in the last four years. Originally from Germany, Kristin now competes on the PKRA and KPWT world tours, following the wind and the waves in Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Brazil, USA and Europe.

Christian Spreckels is a sports scientist, fitness trainer and has been surfing for 23 years. He took up kitesurfing eight years ago.

Customer Reviews

Very handy book for strapless kiters.
This is the first book I've come across that gives someone learning to kitesurf strapless ifo on how to do things form basic turning and starting, to ollies and much more. I'm really pleased with it and would defo recommend it to any other kiters out there who are getting into the strapless side of the sport.