KITESURF ON THE SEA:

Kitesurfing is an extreme sport of hydroplaning in which the wind drives a traction kite,  attached to your body by a harness , so you navigate in a table on the waves (wave riding ) or perform maneuvers in the air that even the most jumping dolphin ( freestyle ) .

Although it is reported that as early as the twelfth century some communities of Chinese and Indonesian fishermen used kites to drag their small boats , this sport officially dates from 1977 , when Gijsbertus Adrianus Panhuise patented a navigation system on a surfboard pulled by a kind of parachute.

Types of kites:

There are several types of comets as navigation mode you want to perform and according to this there are a number of types of specialized kites for each case. Among the types have the Delta type, hybrid, bow,''C`` type and foil:

Delta Type: comets are very wind range especially designed for beginners.
 Or flat Type: are recommended to start the kite and nevegación with gusty winds. Provide greater versatility.
''C`` Type: They have a semicircular shape. They are kites designed for navigation mode called''Freestyle`` comets are so advanced level. They are powerful and fast kite with wind range smaller than the''Bow``.
Hybrid type: These are a mixture of the above mentioned so which combine power and versatility and easier control.
Foil type: They are similar to paragliders. They have two layers of cloth divided by several cells, which inflates air with the wind enters through the front valves and form their profile. They have good traction. Some models are assembled quickly. They are generally more resistant to impacts.

Personal opinion: I think that kitesurfing is a sport more balanced because there is work all the muscles of the body. I also think it is a risky sport because you're always dependent on sea and yo


Man doing kitesurf in a Greek island
Link: http://www.kiteschoolcostadaurada.com


INFORMATION EXCTACED OF:
http://www.webconsultas.com/ejercicio-y-deporte/vida-activa/kitesurf-el-deporte-de-moda-4622
http://www.zonakitesurf.com/queeskitesurf.htm