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It was quite blustery here over the weekend. When I drove over the Ringling Bridge, I noticed there were more kiteboarders and windsurfers in Sarasota Bay than I'd ever seen before. So, of course, I stopped for a few photos. It was amazing how fast they were cruising across the bay! These pics are of Jarrett Heiting who told me he's been kiteboarding for 5 years. That sport must take a lot of coordination and upper body strength, but he made it look effortless.
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I wish it had been around when I was in my prime.
It can be very dangerous too. I have heard of inexperienced surfers being pulled out too far with the wind and not being able to get back. :(
But it does look like a lot of fun! Must be a very free feeling to ride the waves and the air!
Looks exciting - don't know if I'd have the courage to try it! Nice photos!
My niece kite boards, and when she was visiting she was looking for a place to go. My husband used to jet ski out there every weekend!
Amazing! Love watching them out here on the bay where I live too. Can't believe how fast and furious they go literally flying/hopping over waves.
Wow! Great action photos. Another sport I'll never try!
Looks like fun but like James I will never try it. Nice shots!
Yeah...no, I don't think it's for me. I'd be afraid I'd pop right out of the water!
It's really a great sport for all ages! A local named Dieter is a great kiter and is in his late 60's! Not a lot of upper body strength needed because of the harness around the waist. Also, we ride only with on-shore winds so if a malfunction occurs we can drift back to safety.
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