As kitefoiling makes its debut at the 2024 Paris Games, the 17-year-old will be the one to watch after retaining his world title just last week.The kite is a sail that provides the power to pull the kitefoiler with the wind. It is controlled via a bar that is connected to the kitefoiler.
The board is elevated above the water by a foil. The foil comprises a mast of about a metre, and a front and back wing connected by a fuselage.The course is typically around 7 to 10km and takes about 12 minutes to complete. This allows the kiter to ride with much higher efficiency than if the board were touching the water surface. Kitefoilers can reach speeds of over 70kmh.
Paying attention to the surrounding kitefoilers is key to staying ahead. Timing is also important – being a few seconds late can lead to a kiter getting stuck with the rest of the pack.As kitefoilers cannot travel in a straight line with or against the wind, they zigzag their way around the course using a series of jibes or tacks.The Formula Kite competition at the 2024 Olympics will take place at the Marseille Marina from Aug 4 to 8.
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