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Kite Boarding or Kite Surfing

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Definition: A form of wakeboarding where the kiteboarder is being pulled by a kite instead of a boat. The boarder stands on a board with their feet either strapped on or in bindings. A large kite is used to catch wind and pulls the boarder across the water.
Also Known As: Kite Surfing, Kite Skiing
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