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We wanted to post something about our landboarding outing that took place a few weeks ago at our “Holy Hill” landboarding spot in Kansas City, Missouri.  The spot can be seen on our KFA map at www.kiteforceacademy.com

Over all I thought the day was excellent! The wind at this hill top is a bit choppy due to its location at the north part of Kansas City, by Vivion and North Oak Traffiway. But the grass is groomed well and the wind is solid enough to keep a good tack.

A student of ours also got a chance to take his kites out to fly them around a bit so that he wouldn’t get “rusty” as he waited for the wind to come back.

Speaking of kites, one can use his kiteboarding kite (leading edge inflatable) to use not only on the water but also on land. They are durable enough and more reliable during gusts versus a power foil type kite. I prefer these types of kites over any foil due to its ability to depower and keep its structure during turbulent times.

We recommend A LOT of time on ANY kite before starting to landboard.  The mistakes are obviously less forgiving and your kite skills are thoroughly tested when flying on land.  Every inch of movement can save you or break you when landboarding.  Don’t let this information scare you; we just want you fully aware and prepared for land kiting with the use of a mountainboard / landboard.

When you have dedicated the time to master the depowerable kite you will then only reap the benefits of landboarding on an open field, listening to music, and enjoying the wind and sun on your face as you cruise along to wherever the wind may take you.

Remember kite control is number one before you start to go mobile on any board

Have fun and we will see you out there!