WAXING YOUR SURFBOARD FOR KITING

Whether you're surfing or kiting, keeping a good layer of wax on your board is so important! Neglecting the little things can ruin a great session and cause some unnecessary frustration. 

Start with a thick base coat of tropical wax, applying all the way toward the nose, and re-applying every time you head out. Because wax heats up and moves around when you're kiting, I like to keep a bit in my pocket for long sessions and re-apply every hour or so. You can save time and wax up out in the water by hopping off your board and either parking your kite at 12 o'clock or sitting it on the water, as if you're about to launch. If you're feeling particularly clever, you can apply it on the go (preferably while getting barrelled) and hope someone sees how slick you look. 

Of course there's an alternative to wax - you can put a pad up the front (as well as on the tail) but it will tear up your knees/wetsuit if you try to surf that same board. However, if you don't surf and kite on the same board, then perhaps it's a good option for you. Here's a video with some more info, or find out more about my virtual course.