Książka KITESURFING Shawn Gatewood

KITESURFING

A Complete Beginner's Guide to Riding With Confidence, Reading Wind Conditions, and Choosing Gear That Actually Works

Język: Angielski
Oprawa: Miękka
Dostępność: Zapowiedź
Wydanie 29. 06. 2026
49.18
From Nervous Beach Walker to Confident Rider-Without the Overwhelm, Confusion, or Expensive Mistakes...

Informacje o książce

Język
Angielski
Oprawa
Książka - Miękka
Data wydania
2026
strony
118
EAN
9798183827170
Enbook ID
53016579
Waga
220
Wymiary
178 x 254 x 6

Pełny opis

From Nervous Beach Walker to Confident Rider-Without the Overwhelm, Confusion, or Expensive Mistakes
You've watched them from the shore. Those colorful kites dancing across the sky. Riders gliding effortlessly over water, making it look almost too easy.
And maybe you've thought: I want to do that. Followed quickly by: But where do I even start? What gear do I buy? What if I fail? What if I hurt myself?
I remember standing exactly where you are. The excitement tangled up with fear. The desperate wish that someone would just explain it all-the wind, the gear, the techniques-in plain language, without assuming I already knew things.
That's why I wrote this book.
This isn't another "ultimate guide" filled with jargon you'll forget by page ten. It's a patient, step-by-step conversation with someone who remembers what it felt like to be a complete beginner. Someone who's made every mistake possible-so you don't have to.
Inside these pages, you'll discover:
The wind window explained simply-so you finally understand why your kite behaves the way it does (and how to make it obey)
Exactly what gear you actually need (and what you can rent, borrow, or buy used safely without wasting money)
Land-based drills that build muscle memory before you ever touch the water-this alone cuts learning time in half
The water start method that finally clicks-why 80% of beginners struggle here, and the simple adjustment that changes everything
Upwind riding demystified-the secret to never being stranded downwind again
Safety protocols that become automatic-so you can relax and actually enjoy yourself
What makes this book different?
Most kitesurfing guides assume you'll figure out the hard parts on your own. They give you steps but not the "why" behind them. When something goes wrong-and it will-you're left confused, unable to troubleshoot.
I explain the reasoning behind every technique. When you understand why something works, your body learns faster. Your fear shrinks. You become your own coach.
This book is for:

  • The absolute beginner who's never touched a kite
  • The person who took one lesson and felt overwhelmed
  • Anyone who's watched videos and feels more confused than when they started
  • Water lovers who want to fly-but want to do it safely
Plus, an exclusive bonus section not found in other guides:
You'll discover how to turn your new passion into something more-whether that's helping at local schools, guiding visiting kitesurfers, or simply becoming the person others respect in the community. (No guarantees, just possibilities-shared honestly.)
The wind is waiting. The water is calling. And somewhere out there, your first perfect ride is waiting to happen.
Scroll up and grab your copy today. Let's get you on the water-together.