The Tantrum blog
203 articles and videos on learning, riding and staying fit to kite.
Why Would You Use Short Lines When Kitesurfing?
One thing that will define the way you learn during the online lessons and will contribute to keeping you safe and giving…
Setting Up An LEI Kite
Now that some of you will be moving onto Leading Edge inflatable (LEI) kites, we’d better take some time to explain how…
Wind vs Current & Rip Tides
Often when you are riding you will notice that whilst riding in one direction you are fully powered up…maybe even a little…
Tidal Range & The Rule Of Twelfths
Something you will definitely become an expert on if you live in a place affected by tides is how the sun and…
Body Dragging In Kitesurfing
Getting Your Pinkies Wet So we move onto our first lesson in the water. Before you take another step make sure you’ve…
Reading The Wind & Checking Conditions are Good for Kiting
Check the conditions are good for kitesurfing In this lesson we fast forward a little bit and have a look at winds…
Relaunching From The Water
The BIG Picture Relaunching the kite from the water can be more of an art than a science at times, but there…
Flying The Trainer Kite
Disclaimer Power kiting is a dangerous sport. Please double check the wind speed and the manufacturers guidelines on the kite you bought…
Setting Up, Launching & Landing The Trainer Kite
Where To Fly? First pick out a good field or beach to fly at. The bigger and more open the better. Again…
Hand Signals Used In Kitesurfing
Communicating Over The Wind As a kitesurfer you need to know the universal hand signals you will see employed on every kite…
Determining Wind Direction & The Wind Window
Where Is The Wind Blowing From? The final and most important detail we need to know about the wind is which way…
The Effects of Obstacles on Wind Speed
How To Avoid Getting Your Kite Wrapped Around Lamp Posts There are several effects which will cause changes in the wind speed…
The Wind Forecast & Interpretation
How To Predict The Wind In any wind sport you need to know not only what the wind is doing but what…
Different Types Of Kites & Equipment You’ll Need
As far as we are concerned in power kiting, kitesurfing, snow kiting or land boarding/buggying there are, in essence, 2 different types…
Kitesurfing Fitness
Today we’re looking at kitesurfing fitness, and the simple steps you can take to ensure your physically prepared to give it your…
The Fighter Pilots Guide to Kitesurfing
Awesome post here on Kite Forum looking at Kitesurfing safety from a fighter pilots point of view: There are old fighter pilots…
Flying your Kitesurfing Kite with Shorter Lines
So we’ve been experimenting with using short lines here at Tantrum Kitesurf and I wanted to take a minute to tell you…
Why Are Kitesurfing Boards More Expensive Than Snowboards?
I was asked this question the other day and thought I’d share my findings. The main reason I could determine comes down…
The Greatest Lie Ever Told About Kitesurfing
There is a general misconception amongst women that you need to be very strong to practice or to learn to kitesurf. This…
Why You Won’t Learn To Kitesurf
In my 10 years of teaching kitesurfing I have taught people of all different shapes and sizes from all different walks of…
Should You Wear A Board Leash?
Whether to use a board leash or not is something that every aspiring kitesurfer asks at some point. Here I lay out…
How to Kitesurf on Waves
Interested in riding waves here’s 7 quick tips to get you up and surfing quicker and safer: 1. When you get rolled…
Mastering the Waterstart
Water starting is one of those make or break moments in learning to kitesurf. It can be incredibly frustrating as you try…
Portugal Kitesurfing Trip Review
The South coast offers flatter water, lagoons and better conditions for beginners. During the summer this isn’t really suitable for kitesurfing in…