Kitesoul Magazine #12 English Edition

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Choose your Board
area to stand on, i.2 a larger board. Weight and
the desired use of the board will also determine
your choice. If you are a large rider, you will need
a larger board that will support the added weight,
If you're very light and/or small, You would want
a smaller board. If you are a small wakestyle rider,
you may decide you want more surface area to
land on so you would ride a larger board because
of the desired use. If you are focused on big
air, you would want to go with a small board and
a big kite. Consider all of this and you make the
best choice.
Once you have these determining factors figured
out, it's time to start shopping. Find a few boards
within your budget that fit within the parameters
above and make sure to research the boards
thoroughly! Read reviews online, magazine tests,
and talk to your local shop to determine which of
your choices would work best for you.
If you take the time and put in the small amount
of effort mentioned above to determine which is
the right board for you, you will be rewarded with
an amazing experience, the greatest potential for
a successful progression, and most importantly,
you will have the maximum amount of fun on the
water!