Kiteboarding is a relatively new sport based on the ever-growing sport of kitesurfing. Whereas in kite surfing the rider is pulled over the water on a wakeboard style board, kiteboarding also involves the use of a land board which is essentially a big skateboard with off-road wheels and sometimes suspensions.

The rider gets the kite into a neutral position (over head) and once he is strapped in the board can get the kite to pull him across the ground. Like kite surfing, competent riders are able to "get some air" which is essentially manoeuvring the kite to pull you into the air, normally 10's of feet up and landing up to a 100ft away.

More competent riders are able to do several moves in the air such as grabs, rotations and flips. Ideally this sport is to be done on large empty areas without any obstructions such as trees or people and where the wind is at a constant. o