Forget it in light wind though. I have tried to use a wakeboard before, they really don't work the same way, its harder to edge upwind, and the load and pop is terrible, so your jumps will be poor. Wakeboards are designed to go with the power as they are pulled behind the boat, so they will not edge well against the power and go upwind. I wouldn't recommend kiting with a wakeboard at all. Additionally, and unlike in wakeboards, kiteboards are often marketed with foot strap systems.
The Similarities Between Kiteboards and Wakeboards However, there are a few similarities between kiteboards and wakeboards. The core materials are basically the same, and the technology behind both models is identical.
That is why there are many brands and companies producing boards for both sports. So, if you want to start kiteboarding, don't use your old wakeboard. Share this article. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter.
Share on Linkedin. Crossing the wake — This is crossing the wake of the water that the motorboat creates. With practice, you will soon cross back and forth from the inside to the outside wake, effortlessly. Jumping the wake — Essentially, this is wake-crossing, except you lift off the surface of the water and land on the other side of the wake.
Ollie — Although there are different types of ollie tricks, a typical explanation is when you jump off the water without using the wake. Tail grab — A tail grab is exactly what it sounds like. This is when you perform an ollie and add an extra maneuver. You grab the back of your board with your backhand while in the air.
Think of an ollie as the cake and a tail grab as the icing on it. What is Kiteboarding? Kiteboarding, or kitesurfing, is another watersport that is similar to: Wakeboarding Surfing Skateboarding Snowboarding Paragliding Sailing Kitesurfing is when you glide across the water while harnessed to a kite. Although kitesurfing has evolved into different methods, such as: Wake park riding Freestyle Kite buggying the disciplines remain remotely the same.
Keep in mind that these tricks are all essentially the same thing with slightly different fundamental moves: Basic Raley — This is one of the first tricks you want to master before trying any others.
A basic raley is a swift jump into the air by strategically utilizing your hand-controlled kite and body strength and then making a smooth landing back onto the water. Kite Spin — Most commonly a spin, when the wind starts to lift you, using your upper body strength, you turn in the direction that the kite is guiding you while in the air and land back on the water in the same direction that you started.
Back Mobe — Typically, this is a handle pass behind the back while performing a kite spin. As you land, the handle pass from one hand to the other should be completed. Tantrum — This might look like a kitesurfing backflip.
Think of it as a kite spin with a little twist. Also, most tantrums are done by unhooking one hand from the bar while in mid-air and hooking back on as you land. Can i just use that instead of buying a brand new kiteboard? Re: can i use a wakeboard as a kiteboard Post by Wetstuff » Thu Jul 17, pm Only If you can find a hp kite that will pull you at a steady 22mph.
Being silly I gather they have too much rocker You better find some stickers tho' to suppress the snickers. There was a guy here with one - no fins - and that was super-fun to slide around on.
Have fun. Re: can i use a wakeboard as a kiteboard Post by cSuttner » Thu Jul 17, pm the slingshot response with pb floyds is sick behind the kite. Re: can i use a wakeboard as a kiteboard Post by powerpersonified » Thu Jul 17, pm Yes you can use a wakeboard to kite - Learning to go upwind you have to be lit to go upwind on a wakeboard on one will be tougher than on a kiteboard but far from impossible - Learning in bindings would suck too - Theres alot of other things to worry about besides getting the boots on, you won't lose it tho - If you don't want to waste a bunch of time walking upwind and not having fun, get a kiteboard - Maybe something you can use as a light wind board once you learn and you can ride your wakeboard when your powered up.
Re: can i use a wakeboard as a kiteboard Post by Bozo » Thu Jul 17, pm I agree with previous statements. If your really on a budget, I would recomend doing some research on the net on how to make a plywood board, throw some straps and fins on it and your good to go! If its around 2.
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