On the same day that I took the windsurfing shots, I went down to the beach to watch the kite surfers. Now if you think that the windsurfers go fast, they are like a child with training wheels on a new bicycle compared to the crazy kite surfers.
If you put skydiving, water skiing, windsurfing and surfing into a giant bowl and mixed, you would get something resembling kite surfing. This is the only water-sport I know where wearing a helmet is (or at least should be) considered good form.
I don’t know how high they jump, but it looks like it can easily be over 5 meters. Sometimes you can see the beginners practise on Zandvlei (where the wind surfers usually are), and it takes a lot of practise and skill to get as good as this guy.
Buy wow, it looks like fun, maybe I will try it someday.
Fantastic shots again,Craig.And yes, it´s a funny sport and I would try it out if I would be more sporty!But unfortunately I am too old and too unathletic.
You can be counted upon to produce spectacular photos Craig. These are truly awesome. If you are ever out our way in the “deep south” on a weekend you can find some truly amazing kite surfer subjects at Witsands, just past Misty Cliffs on the way to Scarborough.
I actually am out there from time to time, but mostly while out cycling on my bicycle past Misty Cliffs. It is a wonderful area. But as such I don’t have my camera with me then (well except for my phone)
Glad you like the photos, and keep commenting
Craig