Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing in Romania — options for every level of experience. Clear prices and real reviews.
Difficulty
Moderate - Advanced
Duration
1 hour - a few hours
Location
Sea, lake or anywhere the wind holds steady
Season
Spring – autumn
What is kitesurfing?
Kitesurfing is a water sport in which you use a traction kite, steered with a bar, to move across the water on a board.
It puts elements of windsurfing, surfing and wakeboarding together.
Direction and speed come from how you work the kite and where you put your weight.
People like it for the big jumps, the freedom of movement and the feeling of flying.
How does a kitesurfing session work?
Kite control
You learn the basic positions and how the kite is steered.
Getting the gear ready
The kite, the bar and the board are set up.
Drills on land
You practise the controls before going into the water.
Getting up on the water
You learn to get up on the board and start moving.
Advanced manoeuvres
Turns, jumps and freestyle moves.
Who is kitesurfing for?
Adventurers
It gives strong sensations and real freedom on the water.
Sporty types
It builds balance, strength and coordination.
Wind lovers
It puts sailing and an action sport together.
Experienced riders
There is room to progress technically and into freestyle.
kitesurfing experience level
First kitesurf lesson
The first lessons cover kite control, positioning and the safety rules.
Riding and control
You learn to ride steadily, turn and manage the wind.
Freestyle and jumps
Tricks, spins, jumps and riding the waves.
Competitive kitesurfing
Competitive disciplines built on speed, racing and freestyle.
At a glance
Wind
It is what drives the kite, and everything else follows from it.
Room to ride
You need a wide area with nothing in the way.
Fitness
It calls for strength, balance and stamina.
How long it takes to learn
The first sessions are best taken with an instructor.
Weather
The direction and the strength of the wind decide everything.
Water surface
Flat water suits beginners.
Booking
Worth doing for both lessons and kit hire.
kitesurfing kit
Kite
The part that catches the wind.
Control bar
It is what you steer and trim the kite with.
Board
It is what carries you across the water.
Harness
It passes the pull of the kite to your body.
Buoyancy aid
Worth wearing for safety.
Helmet
Worth wearing especially at an advanced level.
Wetsuit
It keeps the cold water off.
kitesurfing safety
Kite control and a good read of the wind are what keep it safe.
Kitesurfing — frequently asked questions
No, but the first lessons have to be taken with an instructor.
It takes time and practice, because it means learning to work the wind.
Yes — it is recommended for safety.
Not necessarily, but the conditions have to be right.
Kitesurfing uses a traction kite; windsurfing uses a sail fixed to the board.
Yes, depending on age, weight and the conditions.
Yes. It suits anyone who likes adventure and water sports.