There are three types of kits: inflatable kites, single skin framed kites and ram air foil kites. All of these kites can be launched from within water. Inflatable kites are blown-up with a pump on sand and are slowly lifted as surfer approaches beach line. Special precautions must be held so that innocent passersby do not get hurt. It is much better for any kite to be launched from within water instead of sand.

There are several quality kite makers that supply various shapes, colors and sizes including: Wipika, Naish, Sea Jump, Seasmik, KiteSki, C-Quad, Banshee, Concept Air and fOne. The price of kite will range from $ 500 to $ 1,500. You can find many places on web as well as in surf pro shops that will get you started from about $300 and up. Some people have been creative and created their own kites.

The last piece is board. Most boards are rigid, thus there is very little movement involved. Your feet become harnessed to board and a leash is recommended so you do not lose board after a crash or re-entry from sky. A typical board can range from $ 500 to $ 1,200.

Remember, your safety and well-being are tied to equipment you use, it is wise to do research on various brands available and if at all possible try them out before you buy them. This way you can tell if it fits you well and is easy to maneuver.

You should always wear a helmet. Like bicycle laws they are encouraged in some countries and mandatory in others. Your head is most delicate part of your body, if you crash into sea at a high-rate of speed or run into rocks your chances of suffering head trauma can be disabling.

Watch weather conditions. It is important to understand weather and effects of strong wind and how it can play havoc on avid KiteSurfers.

Other guidelines you will learn along way will be important and somewhat common knowledge but it is good to go over basics to make sure you and people around you remain safe as you launch.

· Never launch kites in crowded swimming areas · Do not lay your lines out along beach · Whenever possible try not to launch kite from sand · Be willing to help KiteSurfers as they re-enter beach · When making jumps in water, measure downwind zone · If you can not swim far distances avoid going deep into ocean · Use your self-rescue signals when killing power to kite · Always wear a life-jacket or a buoyancy jacket.

By following simple rules you can keep yourself as well as those around you safe during launch and re-entry to beach.