If you are just starting out in paraboating realm, you may wish to get trained by a certified instructor who will teach you how to harness your kite and how to get it air bound should it fall from sky. You also should take a water safety course should you need proper training later on. All kiteboaters should wear a floatation device should their boat sink or their kite get away from them. They never know how far from shore they may be.

As with any sport learning to fly your kite first will help later on when deciding which type to purchase. You may wish to purchase a 2 or 4 line harness. It is strongly suggested that you do not attempt to kiteboat without lessons. Make sure to observe all activity around you should you have more than one kiteboater in your area.

Often a windsurfer will attack a wave head on depending on conditions and propel themselves 15 feet or more straight in air. If you enjoy thrill of hang-time and flight this sport is for you! Windsurfing ranks high in world of extreme sports because of its high flying action.

There are professional competitions that rank windsurfer by style and being able to handle monster waves with ease and grace. These competitions take surfers around world to tame toughest waters with only a board and sail to display their style.

A windsurfing setup can cost from $ 500 - $ 2000 depending on what you are looking to purchase. The quality of sail as well as fabric used to create it will definitely change price quickly.