Play this game on your next kite session: K.I.T.E.

It gets a little heated, but KITE is a great kiteboarding game that anyone can play!

The game of SKATE (as it was originally known), has been around for decades. It actually originated from basketballers playing 'HORSE' in the 70's! A game of one-up-manship at its finest, the rules favour both variety with skill under pressure, as participants try not to accrue all the letters of their chosen sport. Kiteboarders can play it too, and setting up a friendly competition at the beach is a great way to spice up your session, as well as improve faster!

The rules are outlined below, along with a hilarious video of three girls in Brazil playing the game. It gets a little heated, but there's some great kiteboarding tricks in there and a running score. Don't let their handlepasses deter you from playing though! KITE can be played by any skill level of rider as long as each of the participants share a bag of tricks around the same size. You can play with 2 to 4 riders, any more than that, and it gets a little technical (and you won't ride as much).

The Game of KITE.

Players: 2-4 Skill Level: Any Time to play: About an hour

Description: Riders take turns to 'set' a trick, which other riders must match, or better. If they crash, or cannot complete the trick, they are given a letter in the word 'KITE'. First to spell the word, loses!

The Rules: -The first rider to 'set' a trick is decided by scissors, paper, rock. Or whoever pumps up first! -A third party judge can be appointed, who decides what tricks rank better than other tricks. -Butt-Checking a landing is not automatic disqualification. Kiteboarders are allowed one more attempt to make a clean landing. -One additional attempt is allowed prior to a kiters disqualification (if they are about to be awarded the 'E' in KITE.) -Run limits may be imposed, for example each trick attempt must be made within 2 runs out-and-back. -Tricks cannot be performed more than once.

Tips: -Don't bust out your best trick first, because you can't do it again. Save it for when you can taste victory! -Tricks can be as simple as a hand-drag, or as complex as handlepasses. -Move your game of KITE downwind of the main pack a little, to ensure nobody obstructs the riders!

For a great example of the game of KITE. Check out these three chicks in Brazil!