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A survey for Kiteboarders
Questionnaire results are available only to the author
How long have you been kitesurfing?
Less than a year
1-2 years
3-4 years
More than 4 years
How old are you?
<15
15-20
20-25
25-35
35-50
>50
You are a...
Male
Female
Where do you ride?
Europe
North America
South America
Central America
Africa
Asia
Middle-East
What style(s) do you practice?
Freestyle
Freeride
Race
Wave Riding
Wake Skate
What is your level?
Beginner (riding upwind)
Confirmed (jumps/backloops)
Advanced (High jumps, handle-pass, crazy tricks)
Pro (All that and more, I create my own moves)
How often do you ride?
Any day there's wind!
When I can
Once a week and more
Once a month
Once a year
How many Kites do you own and currently use?
1
2
3
>4
What sizes are your kites?
<8m²
8m²
9m²
10m²
11m²
12m²
13m²
14m²
>14m²
What brands are your kites?
Cabrinha
North
Naish
Liquid Force
Best
Wainman
Starkites
Slingshot
Will you buy your next kite from the same brand?
Yes
Not necessarily
No
What do you think of the overall prices of the equipment?
Quite cheap actually
Fair
Somewhat expensive
Unaffordable
What do you think of the graphic design of your kites?
It doesn't matter
Not really pretty
It looks okay
Exactly as I dreamed it!
What type(s) of board do you use?
Surf/straps
Surf/strapless
Skim-like
Twin-tip
Twin-tip/Boots
Race
How many boards do you have and use?
1
2
3
>3
Do the bindings hurt?
Yes
No
Would you like to be able to customize the design of your kite?
I don't care
It'd be nice but I won't spend any extra money
How much is it?
When can I get it?
Do/Did you ever travel with your equipment?
Yes
No
What type of harness do you use?
Seat Harness
Waist Harness
Both
What is important to you when buying a kite?
The program (Freestyle, Freeride, Wave...)
Magazines' tests
Other riders' opinions
The design (looks, colors...)
The price
The brand
The quality
Where do you buy your kites?
Closest Kite shop
Internet
Second Hand
Big sport stores
Why do you usually buy a new kite?
Because the new one is awesome!!!
Because mine is too big and there's loads of wind!!!
Because mine was too old and broken
I ripped mine doing the best trick you've ever seen
How much do you spend on Kiteboarding equipment every year?
<800
800-1600
1600-3000
>3000
Kiteboarding used to be quite dangerous. Do you think it's safe now?
Yes
No
Do you wear a helmet?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Did you ever have an accident while kiteboarding? (on the beach or while riding)
Yes
No
How bad was it?
Never happened
Just a scratch
Broken limb
Almost died
How much do you take care of your kites?
I systematically rinse them, let them dry and fold them nicely.
I rinse them once in a while
I think I rinsed them once or twice this year...
Are you supposed to take care of them???
What do you expect of your kite?
Anything you want to say about Kiteboarding?
How often do you pull the safety system on your kite?
Every single time
Any time I think there's danger
As rarely as possible
There's a safety system?
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