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  YES.  It's true,  Kiteboarding "can" be extreme and dangerous.  
and at the same time if approached with respect the risks can be minimal.

Kites large enough to pull you across the water also have enough power to pull you up vertically.  

When a kite is held in a steady position in the sky,  it's like revving it motorcyle with its clutch pulled in. Docile.

Things change when you steer a kite aggressively from one position to another. The amount of power generated can be enormous.  Doing the same thing with a large kite in strong winds is much like revving a big 1000cc bike, and then popping the clutch. Once second its docile, the next ferocious. Anytime you connect yourself to the power of a large kite, you will want to be properly trained.

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