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203 articles and videos on learning, riding and staying fit to kite.
Puddle Jumping
Awesome edit of what must have been a great session… Tantrum Kitesurf Facebook Group · 803 members Join Group Join us and…
Active Recovery Routine
Body Activation 10 mins Heartmath/Meditation 5 x Box Breathing: inhale 5 sec – hold 5 sec – exhale 5 sec – hold…
Kitesurfing the North Shore
Documenting some of the finest kitesurfing on the planet. Keahi De Aboitiz and Moona Whyte, both multiple kitesurf world champions, turn their…
Surf Legend Laird Hamilton Shares 6 Fitness Hacks to Stay in Shape and Feel Great as You Age
TIM-MCKENNA.COM Life lessons from the 54-year-old icon. When asked how old he feels, notable big-wave surfer and overall crazy-in-shape athlete Laird Hamilton…
My Book Of The Month – Your First Dollar
Now I fully realise that it is pretty strange for a kitesurf and performance blog to be recommending a book on internet…
The Kitesurf “Tow Up”
THE CHOSEN When it comes to riding, there are those who like to freeride, and those who like to compete. Although tomorrow’s…
The Quest To Become The Best Kitesurfer
I’ve been kitesurfing and teaching kitesurfing now for 15 years and have a confession… I’m not actually that good a kitesurfer. As…
Kitesurfing Spots in Lefkada, Greece
Thanks to the guys at Progression for this video.
Let the kite do ALL the work when waterstarting
Everything you NEVER knew about kitesurfing kites
Buying a kite is an incredibly difficult decision for most. Things are not made any easier by the fact that manufacturers deliberately…
Which board size should I be using, more waterstart woes and more…
In this months Q & A session I answer the following questions: Nick: 0:13 – For a 100kg rider what sort of…
Unlocking Your Kitesurfing Potential
Over the years I’ve noticed that most people perform at a fraction of their true potential. And that by making just a…
Hacking Kitesurfing To Learn 3 x Faster
Over the years I’ve noticed that most people perform at a fraction of their true potential. And that by making just a…
Massively Improve Your Kitesurfing Now
There is a load of new science coming out at the moment that points to a much smarter way to improve our…
Getting the board on your feet, waterstart problems & more…Q & A
Following our live q & a session, here are the answers for those of you who wrote in: Julie – How do…
Kitesurf Lessons: Group vs Semi Private vs Private
One of the major points of confusion for many people when it comes to learning to kitesurf is the difference between group,…
Mastering The Bodydrag in Kitesurfing
The body drag is one of those area’s of kitesurfing that seems simple at first glance but has a lot of nuances…
Why you’re already riding upwind (even if you’re still doing the walk of shame)
Most people think that it takes ages to ride upwind in kitesurfing. What we’ve seen is that most people actually get this…
How To Waterstart in Light Wind
In todays episode we look at how to waterstart in light winds. This is something that a LOT of people struggle with…
If I was learning to kitesurf again today, what would I do differently?
In todays episode of The Tantrum Show I talk about the major changes I would make to the way I learned to…
Talking Safety
In this episode of the Tantrum Show we’re talking safety including: The time when we make the biggest safety mistake every kiting…
Q&A
In todays Q & A episode we cover: What kite you should be buying first Where in the world to learn to…
Why The Waterstart Is Not Your Real Problem
In todays episode we look at the factors that normally go unconsidered but in my experience are more important in determining whether…
Get more from every kitesurfing lesson
How to choose the location, the school and the type of lessons so every hour under the kite counts.