Kite Surfing: Where It All Began

By Harvin Gulfill


The adrenaline rush that kite surfing brings is maybe the reason for the growth of avid fans. And taking control of your board, maneuvering a kite, and taking advantage of the wind at the same time might be the factor that keeps enthusiast coming back for more. But it is quite a time travel when you trace the origins of this 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.

The sport was surprisingly mainly used on land, snow and ice, before it was exploited in water. The 1980's kite surfing developers found out that it can be used on the water for extreme sporting. They adjusted the main blueprint to allow you to sail it again after your dive in 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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