I had a background of wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing when I first started to kiteboard, so as soon as I was able to stay upwind with a kite I started riding my wakeboard as it was familiar to me. When did you know you were a wakestyler? Did you know deep down you were somehow different? This will help you push yourself and hopefully inspire others. I think the key is to have fun, be creative and aspire towards doing something that is stylish and difficult. Kiteboarding is such a technical and expressive outlet that I don’t think there is any one right mindset to have. Does being a good wakestyler really start with having the right mindset? If so, where do we begin?
Beginner or bad-ass board slider, we’ll be helping you sort your grinding from your boning.įirst up, where else could we start than some general questioning of the original, the don, the master, the legend – Andre Phillip? Anonymous rider ‘X’ sent these questions in… they may sound like they’re from the editor, but they’re almost definitely not…ĭre, how’s it going? Kiteworld has started this column called Wakestyle Workshop. Each issue we’ll be breaking down different elements, from technique to gear set-up to help develop your mindset ready for the wakestyle world. Wakestyle is as much a state of mind as much as it is to do with ability and in Issue # 84 we set out to find out more. Usually sideshore winds.LEARNING THE WAY OF THE WAKESTYLE JEDI FROM GRANDMASTER ANDRE PHILLIP It blows all year, speciall termal winds, sometimes can be very strong. Is the perfect place for eco tourism and outdoors sports. There is no nightlife, only dessert wilderness. Punta San Carlos is an exposed reef and point break amazing for kiteboarding, windsurfing and surfing. Punta San Carlos is located in Baja California Norte on the Pacific Ocean, near to El Rosario town. The wind blows all year round, average wind speed from 12-25 knots. It is known by windsurfers and kiteboarders who take advantage of the predictable onshore afternoon winds from the northwest. It has an exposed point break that provides excellent waves, great spot for windsurfing, surfing and kitesurfing. Punta Abreojos is a small fishing town in Baja California Sur. The best months are January, February, March, October, November, December. Some spots are very safe with safe launching techniques. All the beach of Los Barriles is a big spot, but the best place is in Playa Norte, in the north-east side of the beach. Los Barriles is a great sandy spot perfect for beginners and also to practice your wave style thanks to his great shore break. Los Barriles is located on the shores of the Sea of Cortez right in between Los Cabos and La Paz. Los Barriles is a village in Baja California Sur, Mexico. La Ventana Classic and the traditional expo kite. Every year, during the months of December and January, La Ventana offers international kiteboard competitions, clinics and expos. Discovered by windsurfers 15 years ago, La Ventana has become the perfect kiteboarding spot thanks to its steady winds from October to March and to its L-shape sandy beach with sideshorewinds. La Ventana is a small mexican fishing village situated on the Sea of Cortez just 30 minutes southeast of La Paz, Baja California, Mexico.
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