Kitesoul Magazine #20 English Edition

find complete freedom through their sport.
Perhaps it is no coincidence that kitesurfing
number one rule is to “Let go of the bar
and release” – whenever in danger, wind
that is too strong, or any uncontrollable
situation, the rider must let go of the bar
and finally “release” the kite so it doesn’t
pull in danger anymore. This “letting go” is
characteristic of the kitesurfer’s way to be:
easygoing, happy-go-lucky and low maintenance.
They don’t hold on to negative emotions
or fear, they simply let go.
The ‘kite traveler’ can usually be found in
one of two places: on the water kiting or
on a computer checking the wind forecast,
with his gear packed and ready-to-go in
case signs of wind show up in a different location.
Exhilarated when there’s wind, asking
around for a pump and consulting each
other on what size kite to take out – usually
referring to them by their sizes (“I have a 6
and a 9, what do you have?”) – or otherwise
adopting a ‘hakuna matata’ attitude when
there isn’t wind, engaging in unwinding activities
such as Stand Up Paddle or a beach
volley session on the beats of reggae, alternative
rock, or indie folk music playing in
the background.
The ‘kite traveler’ is a novelty seeker, always
in search of new places that may
offer the next best kite experience, on the
lookout for state of the art gear they can
upgrade to next and open to discovering
the true culture of a place by authentically