Kitesurfing simulation demonstrating key features of the extreme sport. With this app you can experience the way of moving around using the wind power, holding the control bar and having a board on your feet.
Developed and tested only on Oculus Quest 2 !!!
This is a pre-release version and a lot of improvements are planned.
Initially you see the windwindow marks (you need some theory here) like power zone, launching zone, driving zone. As a beginner you are depowered - the kite reacts slowly on you commands.
To power/depower the kite grab the depower handle hanging from the center line.
Pulling down will depower as the arrow on the depower handle shows the direction of depowering. There is a smaller kite right in front of you which mirrors the real one - this saves you some pain in the neck in the learning phase.
Controlling the board lets you drive up- and downwind.
To jump - just power the kite and pull the bar down. To try simple raley - hold left or right trigger for a while and in addition press the other trigger. When driving and releasing the bar you can reduce the speed, then you can further slow down by pressing the back of the board ( left or right trigger). If you want to slide longer after releasing the bar then you can push the front of the board with the left or right trigger depending on the direction of movement.
Safety levels
1 - release the bar to depower - the kite will stop pulling you, controlling the board helps you to slow down
2 - quick-release - grab the red handle on the harnesses with label "Release" and drop it or throw it. There the kite leash is missing and you loose the kite. This will be improved once the leash is added.
3 - not available - the kite leashes were out of stock LOL
Your feedback is highly appreciated and it will speed up the development and the release of the next version!!!