Types of races kiterace

[JuanMartinez]

Hello I am a new kiteracer ..
I would like to know something about the types of races that are its main characteristics and their influences on the types of tables,,,

for example
1.-course racing
2.-Slalom ..
3.-long distance ..

other ..

thanks!

[lander]

Here is what I can ad
....2. (slalom can both be downwind and figure8)

4. match race
5. team race
6. speed
7. Island races

[ronnie]

Conditions have a very big effect on which board will do best.

Other things such as the particular design of the course combined with the conditions also affect the board choice. eg. with very short legs on a slalom course in strong winds, a twintip may be a competitive board.

[JuanMartinez]

Here is what I can ad
....2. (slalom can both be downwind and figure8)

4. match race
5. team race
6. speed
7. Island races