The best time to start learning tricks in kiteboarding is once you have learned the theoretical, practical and safety side of the sport. At this stage, you will be considered an independent kiteboarder. You will have the right mindset and confidence to begin pushing yourself to new heights, literally!

Some of the first tricks to learn in kiteboarding is how to control your speed by edging, riding toe-side, and changing direction without stopping. Once you’ve mastered the independent and intermediate stages of kiteboarding you can move into the advanced side of the sport.

The advanced side of the sport will take you deeper into the art of kiteboarding. Mastering riding in all directions, how to help your friends with board recovery, jibing and basic jumping techniques!

Apart from learning how to stay upwind most kiteboarders strive to learn how to jump and/or ride waves with a surfboard! This is one of the many beautiful things about kiteboarding; the freedom of expression. The best time to start learning tricks is once you successfully passed the independent kiteboarder stages as you will have a greater understanding of the sport which will keep your progression safe and fun!

Question to all the independent kiteboarders - what is currently your favorite kiteboarding discipline and trick? Tell us in the comment section below-