The Tantrum blog
201 articles and videos on learning, riding and staying fit to kite.
Airush DNA 2011 Kitesurfing Kite Review
The Airush DNA comes in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12m sizes. Designed primarily as a school/beginner kite it has a delta-hybrid…
Kitesurfing Rules of the Road – Part 2
So you’re kitesurfing away from the shore, out of the white water and riding on the open ocean. From here on things…
How To Care For Your Kitesurfing Kite And Make It Last Twice As Long
How do you make sure your expensive new kitesurfing kite doesn’t fall apart after 5 sessions? By following these few simple guidelines…
The 2 Errors People Make Whilst Learning to Waterstart When Kitesurfing
There are two common errors most people make when trying to water start during their kitesurfing lessons which prevent them from riding…
What Difference Do Kitesurfing Fins Make?
Today I want to talk about the difference that fins make to your board and to your riding. Fins come in many…
Kitesurfing – Rules of the Road Part 1
Kicking off a new series of posts on kitesurfing rules of the road, today we’re going to look at who has right…
Are the Kitesurfing Pro’s out of Touch with Kitesurfers?
A few years ago now Lewis Crathern jumped the Worthing pier (he’s now done the Brighton one as well!). Posted on You…
Ten Top Tips to Improve your Kitesurfing
Learning to Fly Riding strapless, you should understand how your board feels while in the air. This feeling is like standing on…
How to Maintain Your Kite’s Bridle System
After repairing thousands of kitesurfing kites over the years, I’ve found that one of the most overlooked — yet extremely important —…