How much to
learn wake kiting?
You do need a
boat but, presumably you already have access to one
of those. If so, the wing will cost about $1500.
The sport is
probably too young but, if you're not a proficient
wake boarder, you would do well to take some
instruction there.
What Kind of
Weather Can I do it in?
Wake kiters
will enjoy the same conditions that paramotor pilots
do: light winds.
Where can I
buy the gear?
At this point,
the company WakeKite.com is the best resource.
What is a Wake
Kite?
It's a traction
kite that's purpose built to be towed behind a boat
such that the wake boarder can get very extended
jumping time. WakeKite is a trademarked brand name
for one company that is building them (the only
company so far).
What are the
Risks?
It's not
sitting on your couch watching TV but it seems no
more dangerous than wake boarding. If you let the
kite take you high and then let go, well, that's
asking for it. But there are numerous release
mechanisms that make it safer.
Just don't ever
let it go higher than you're willing to fall, and
keep to mellow air conditions. |
