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What Beginners Should Expect From Kitesurfing Lessons
Before you ever step on a board or feel the kite's first pull, it helps to know what the learning process actually looks like — what's required of you, and what isn't. No Wind, No Kiteboarding Kitesurfing runs on wind. No wind means no lift, no power, and no reason to be out on the water. So the first thing to accept: your lesson schedule follows the forecast, not your calendar. The usable wind range is 6 to 15 m/s (roughly 13–34 mph). Ideal conditions for learning sit at 8–1

Alexander Vashlyaev
Aug 104 min read


What makes a perfect kite spot (and why most spots fall short)
Kitesurfing is a sport where your progress depends on more than just a good instructor and solid gear — it depends on where you actually get in the water. A perfect kite spot is one where you're not fighting the elements the whole time: the wind, the seabed, and the shoreline are all working with you, not against you. Here's what that actually looks like, point by point, and what happens when a spot misses the mark. Kitespot at Playkite The five ingredients of a perfect kite

Alexander Vashlyaev
Aug 93 min read


Kite Safari vs. Learning on Shore: Where Will You Actually Progress Faster?
A lot of kite beginners assume a kite safari is the fast track to learning — steady wind, "proper" spots, and let's be honest, it just sounds like an adventure. In reality, it's usually the opposite. Here's why learning on shore — in our shallow, 500-meter-wide sandy lagoon with side-shore wind — beats a week on a boat on every front: speed, cost, and safety. unleash your kiter 1. The Spot Makes or Breaks Your Learning Curve The best place to learn is one where mistakes don't

Alexander Vashlyaev
Aug 83 min read


Rooms at the kite center.
Kite storage and beach services are included for the customers living right at the kite center. Big discounts on long term stay. For...

Alexander Vashlyaev
May 27, 20241 min read


Career path in kiteboarding. IKO Assistant Instructor Courses and IKO Level 1 Instructor Courses at Playkite Station in 2024
In the spring of 2024, we will be holding another round of assistant instructor and level 1 instructor training courses. This fun event...

Alexander Vashlyaev
Jan 24, 20242 min read


How to arrive right in accordance with the winter wind forecast in Hurghada?
Seemingly, why would you need this? Hurghada in winter, the wind is cool, not ideal for swimming or sunbathing, but there is one reason....

Alexander Vashlyaev
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Assistant Training Course IKO
The 5-day professional assistant course is the first professional step in the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) and the...

Alexander Vashlyaev
Jul 12, 20231 min read


One Year with the Ozone Edge 7m and Some Discoveries
It has been a year since I started using the Ozone Edge V11 7m kite for all my twintip sessions. I weigh 80 kg and am 44 years old, with...

Alexander Vashlyaev
Jul 3, 20235 min read
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