some more great info on starting out.

KITEBOARDING Introduction

A Control Bar or Boom, for 2 or 4 lines, or Control Handles for 4 lines. The Control Bar or Boom is the simplest system for 2 and 4 line use on the water. If you're getting into Kite Boarding and have Windsurfing or Wakeboarding experience, you'll most likely be used to a boom. If you have a lot of Kite Traction experience you'll know the benefits of using a 4 line kite. It is worth noting that a 4 line kite is much more controllable and therefore will be much more maneuverable on the water. Whether you choose 2 or 4 line, you will need a 'tether' of webbing or rope to connect the Bar or Control Handles to your harness. Don't let the idea of 4 lines make you think they'll tangle. Once the lines are attached to the kite, they'll give you more control and enhance your performance, tangle free.

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Kiteboarding

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