http://active.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/52839090.jpgKiteboarding is a mixture between windsurfing, surfing and wakeboarding. Compared to windsurfing and surfing, kiteboarding is a relatively easy sport to learn. Most students are able to get up on their board after two or three lessons from a certified kiteboarding instructor, and with a bit of practice you can do your first jump in a few days. Once you get more experienced you can catch some huge air. The pros can easily jump 10 meters or higher.
The sport is still in its infancy, but is rapidly growing in popularity. In 2006, the number of kitesurfers has been estimated at around 150,000 to 200,000.
