Many consider kite surfing to be an extreme sport but if you really look at the basics, you will see that it is practically the safest among the rest. Let's look into how this new hobby can give you the best time of your holiday escapades. Facts As the name implies, kite surfing is surfing using a kite to help you skim through the surface of the water. Equipment Check The best surfing condition is not only applicable to your chosen surfspot; it is also necessary to check your equipments and gears to make sure that everything is in their perfect condition before you wade out into the surf. For starters, you need to bring with your safety gears, like a leash that ties your board to your ankle, a GPS tucked somewhere in your wet suit pocket in case you are washed out to sea, and of course, a floatation device or jacket to keep you afloat without having to swim for it. There are some surfer clubs and kiosks offer tutorials from their own experts -- who were able to reach their peak through hands-on, trial-and-error approach to surfing. However, there is a big difference when being taught by an expert who took lessons like you are doing right now. For example, an expert surfer with no background in undergoing any lessons will teach you how they learned the sport from scratch -- which is to say winging it out in the waves. If you're not careful then a simple muscle cramp on your arms or legs can drown you. This is why it is important to always do some warm up exercises and stretching before you attempt the waves. Do squats and stretch while you're still on the beach to get your muscles ready for the task ahead. It might also be a good idea to do a little bit of bending exercises for added flexibility and to loosen up your joints. Huge swells were considered as a challenge -- both men and women bring their boards, paddle to the waves, and show their moves for the world to see. Competitions are being held during peak seasons when waves reach suitable heights for surfers to show off their skills, winners earning the trophy, prestige, and of course, the money that comes with it. Finding the Right Classes to Enroll Now that you have an idea why it is necessary to learn basic surfing from experts, the only thing left on your list is to find the right classes to enroll in. If it's your first time then it is safe to say that you won't have any idea on what enrollment entails or how these classes are conducted, even finding them can be a chore if you don t know your way around.