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Although both surfing and windsurfing use the word “surfing”, you may be surprised to know how different they are. Yes, both surfing and windsurfing use a board to ride across the surface of a water body, but the similarities mostly stop there. Surfing requires waves to propel a rider forward, while windsurfing, as the name …
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Why Windsurfing Is an Eco-Friendly Activity Since Windsurfing only makes use of the forces of nature, namely the wind or waves, no other energy sources are required to enjoy this sport. Specifically, no fossil fuels have to be burnt, unlike riding a jet ski, motorboat, or many other motorized hobbies. Likewise, no batteries have to …
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Windsurfing is potentially dangerous, and the risks have various origins. The good news is that the vast majority of these risks can be greatly reduced or outright avoided with precaution and by knowing what to pay attention to. Once you’ve read this article, you will be able to enjoy your favorite sport much more safely. …
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If you’re new to windsurfing, you probably have some basic questions about the sport and some of the terms you may have heard. You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of the most commonly asked questions beginners may have. What Is a Windsurfing Board Called? Most …
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Question: who can go faster, a windsurfer or a kitesurfer? Whether you’re a kitesurfer, a windsurfer or both – you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Well, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ll take a good look at this question now. First Things First – A Level Playing Field This one should be self-evident, …
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Large sail, small sail, or in between? These are the choices faced by a windsurfer who anxiously looks forward to getting on the water and enjoying their favorite sport. Choosing the right sail need not be rocket science, as there are some factors to consider before your sail is rigged on the mast for your …
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What is downhaul? How much is necessary? Pulling the downhaul rope and sail tight can be something dreaded by a windsurfer as well as a task that is considered easy. With sailing ability affected by the tension of the sail, windsurfers must face this task to sail their best and most efficiently. No matter how …
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Extreme? Risky? Daring? All these terms have been bandied about to describe sports in the 20th and 21st centuries. Windsurfing is among the sports, both on land and in the water, that one considers “extreme.” Delving into this label for the sport of windsurfing, we want to know if it is truly extreme as defined …
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Should I kite? Should I windsurf? Which is easier? The debate continues. The battle of the boards rages on, at beaches throughout the world, as windsurfers think of learning kiting, and kiters think of learning to windsurf. And newbie beach-goers think of learning one of them. Both sports are thought of as extreme, and both …
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Have you ever thought of learning to windsurf? Are you a surfer? You must admit, those intriguing colorful sails and people holding on to something are an interesting sight. But how hard is it to learn compared to surfing, before you are one of those cutting through the waves, making loops or just returning to …
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