Kiteboarding is a favorite activity of locals and tourists in Tampa Bay, Florida, but it’s currently making the rounds for another reason – betting on it. Punters in Florida are increasingly choosing this sport to bet on, and you can check here for a list of sportsbooks in Tampa Bay if you want to do the same.
Before you visit a local Tampa Bay sportsbook though, read this article to learn more about kiteboarding and how to bet on it.
What is Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding, known also as kitesurfing, is a type of surfing that involves using a board equipped with a strong kite that uses wind power to propel you in the water. Tampa Bay has the perfect conditions for kiteboarding, which is why so many enthusiasts visit it each year.
Kiteboarding in Tampa Bay
What’s great about Tampa Bay is that the temperatures allow you to kitesurf throughout the whole year. Some things you might want to look out for are the speed of the wind, the attitude of the waves, and the water temperatures. Additionally, you can check which times of the year are busier and/or which feature kiteboarding competitions and events.
Before you buy any kitesurfing equipment though (if you don’t have any already), we recommend getting lessons at one of the kiteboarding schools in the area. Once you feel confident in your desire to do it, you can check out this guide for buying the best kitesurfing equipment.
Kiteboarding Betting
Ever since sports betting became legal in Florida, punters have been interested in betting on kiteboarding and who can blame them? The sport is beautiful and the contests are always fast-paced and exciting.
Kiteboarding betting seems like a rather intuitive type of sports betting, but that’s not really the case. This is an individual sport, so you will have to choose a single competitor to bet on. However, you cannot solely rely on the competitor’s track history of kiteboarding because there are other factors involved in the sport.
First and foremost, the sea/ocean can be very unpredictable, which you might have guessed already if you’re a surfer yourself. We recommend first looking at the weather forecast before you make your wagers, but even then, you might get an unpleasant surprise on the day of the competition.
Then, you should also check the sea conditions and if possible, check how the competitor of your choice has fared before in similar conditions or in extreme conditions. It’d be helpful if you find a video of them kiteboarding; you can check their social media accounts if they have any or check if there are official broadcasts of past kiteboarding competitions.
The next step is to do extensive research of the competitors in the contest you wish to bet on. Don’t choose a single player and only research them, instead look at the track history of all competitors in case you find someone better to bet on. You can accidentally discover a promising new surfer that way.
Drawing on this, experience is not always a sure sign of winning. As we previously said, the ocean can be unpredictable and perhaps a lesser-known surfer could should you a mastery of adverse weather conditions and win the competition, likely bringing with them favorable odds.
That takes us to the next point – odds. Before you set on a Tampa Bay sportsbook, check their odds and pick the one with the best odds for kiteboarding. Although Tampa Bay is one of the capitals of the sport, it’s possible that some sportsbooks might not have the competition you want to bet on, so check that first.
While checking the odds at each Tampa Bay sportsbook, you can also take a look at the promotions they offer. There could be bonuses for new players, as well as special odds or bonuses for specific kiteboarding contests, so make sure to research all your options before you make your pick.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed reading this article about kiteboarding and we hope that our tips helped you understand the nature of kiteboarding betting. It may require more research than other sports, but it’s just as exciting if not even more.
If possible, we recommend betting on a kiteboarding event and then seeing it in person in Tampa Bay, because the experience is like no other!