The Tantrum blog
203 articles and videos on learning, riding and staying fit to kite.
Flexibility for kitesurfers
Two short mobility videos for the hips, back and shoulders kitesurfing asks so much of.
Waterstarting on your weaker side
Everybody has a stronger and a weaker side in kitesurfing. Whether you are regular or goofy, waterstarting the “other” way often feels…
Kitesurfing Q & A
In todays show we answer the questions sent in by you including: How to ride upwind in light wind.
The Most Important Factor To Rapidly Progress Your Kitesurfing
In today’s podcast we talk about what in my opinion is the most important factor in determining how rapidly you progress in…
Kitesurfing Q & A
In today’s podcast we answer questions sent in by you guys and cover amongst other things: – What can you do when…
Understanding Kite Design
In this episode we take a look at kite design. A good understanding of kite design will enable you to get the…
Understanding Twintip Kitesurf Board Design
In this podcast we take a look at twin tip kitesurf boards. Understanding how your board works means that you can get…
The Definitive Guide To Waterstarting
For many people water starting and riding those first few meters feels like an almost unattainable goal. The amount of variables you…
Why You’ll NEVER Learn To Kitesurf…And How To Make Sure You Actually Do
75% of People That Start Learning To Kitesurf Never Actually Ride Most people start out with great intentions but somewhere along the…
Is it a C or a Bow Kite? And What on Earth is a Hybrid Kite?
The differences between C, bow and hybrid kites and why it matters for your kitesurfing. Get more like this at:
The Definitive Guide To Riding Upwind
For most people riding upwind is the Holy Grail of kitesurfing. Let’s face it until you’re actually coming back to where you…
This really gets on my pecs
Tom Brady, nearly 40, Quarterback of the Patriots and 5 times Super Bowl Winner. Every year the Patriots run a battery of…
Waves are Awesome! But what do you actually do with them on a kite?
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Why do Kitesurfers get up at 6am to go kiting?
What is it that drives us to get our lazy ass out of bed at 6 in the morning when it’s windy,…
Improve Your Kitesurfing – Back to Basics
“I will fear the man who has done 1 punch 1000 times” What should we really be focussing on to improve our…
Jump Higher with Lewis Crathern
Want to Jump Higher? This is the best breakdown to how to boost higher that we’ve seen…nice one Lewis Board Control Sending…
Kitesurfing Can Cure Your Addiction
One of the many reasons we love opening the door on the world of kitesurfing, reconnect with your biology, reconnect with the…
Using The Board To Control The Kite…Clarified
How the board controls the kite
Should You Be Wearing A Helmet To Kite?
The pros and cons…
Kitesurfing &…Neuroplasticity?
How your brain rebuilds itself to make you a better kiter. Over the years I’ve noticed that most people perform at a…
Kitesurfing WILL Rewrite Your DNA
Epigenetics and why kiting can rebuild you.
Nutrients for better Cognitive Performance
Steve Fowkes an organic chemist by training speaks on the subject of Nutrients for Better Cognitive Performance.
Neuro Plasticity & Kitesurfing
I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the idea of Growth Mindset and why it’s so important. In a nutshell a growth…
Tacking a Directional Kitesurf Board
Continuing our Video Feedback series we take a look at tacking a directional kitesurf board. If you found this useful join us…