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Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

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MICRO KITESURF SCHOOL

Micro Extreme Sports became the Turkey representative of International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO).

Kitesurfing is an extreme water sport that can be practiced in many destinations around the world and in Turkey. It is a sport that anyone over 10 years old and 40 kilograms can start and easily develop. Kitesurfing combines features of wakeboard, snowboard, surf, windsurf, paragliding and sailing.

Why Choose Micro Kitesurf School?

Experience, Trust and Quality Service. With 28 years of experience within ASPC facilities, we operate with the motto of safe, quality and best service. Our school located at Alaçatı Kite beach has been using new Duotone brand equipment since 2020. With our expert IKO and RS4 certified instructors and pleasant, peaceful environment, our students can obtain internationally valid IKO certificates.

What is Kitesurfing?

Kitesurfing can be described as windsurfing with a paraglider. An adrenaline-filled extreme sport, kitesurfing is also easily discoverable for amateurs and those who want to learn. For freestyle enthusiasts, it offers the opportunity to perform various acrobatic moves on the water with the power of a giant kite.

Kitesurfing Terms

Kite: The main equipment for kitesurfing.

Spot: A location with suitable conditions for kitesurfing.

Freestyle: Acrobatic moves performed in the air with the kite.

Speed Racing: Used when speed is emphasized using wind power.

Wave Riding: Used when kiteboarding on waves.

Jump: Means jumping and rising over waves.

How is Kitesurfing Done?

Kitesurfing is a sport based on balancing on a surfboard using the power of the wind with kite equipment, which has the same basic operation as paragliding. Kitesurfing is suitable and quickly learnable for anyone who receives basic training from a professional instructor.

What is Kitesurfing Equipment?

If you want to discover kitesurfing soon, which promises both fun and excitement, you can take a look at the basic equipment list we have prepared.

Kite

The most important and essential equipment among kiteboard materials is the kite. The size of kites is determined according to wind intensity and also differs according to the style adopted or used by the user.

Kitesurf Board - Kiteboard

The kiteboard, which is the backbone of kiteboard equipment and the basis of the sliding action, is produced in many sizes and widths.

Harness

The harness is the most important support for the kitesurfer. It is used to balance the weight of the kite and is worn around the waist.

Kitesurfing Clothing

There is no specially produced clothing for kitesurfing. Wetsuits, which are surf-adapted versions of diving suits, are used according to water and air temperature.

When to Kitesurf?

First of all, kitesurfing, a water sport, requires a steady wind of 12-20 knots regardless of location. Although summer months are generally preferred for kitesurfing, any period with suitable wind conditions is suitable for this sport.

Where to Kitesurf in Turkey?

Turkey offers many opportunities for kitesurfing enthusiasts with its natural beauty, wide coastlines, islands and suitable conditions for various sports. The most important destination for water sports in İzmir is Çeşme - Alaçatı. Alaçatı offers ideal conditions for kitesurfing with constant wind conditions throughout the summer season.

Why Should You Kitesurf?

Kitesurfing has long been a favorite among extreme sports enthusiasts. A kitesurfer experiences a unique life experience using wind and water with board and kite.

Kitesurfing offers an exciting combination of freedom and adrenaline, which makes it very attractive to extreme sports lovers.