Technique

Welcome back to the technique section! This issue, we’re focusing on the toe-side landing, which is essential for a controlled take-off and rotation. Practice this move, and we’ll build on it soon! Next up, with April showers in mind, let’s have some fun throwing water during a toe-to-toe carve. Who doesn’t love a little spray? Let’s see those skills in action!

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Fuerteventura
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura might sound already familiar to you. It has been home of the World Kiteboarding Freestyle World Tour for many years and place for many brands of the industry to test their gear or make their annual meetings. Fuerte is one of the 7 Canary Islands, geographically part of the African continent, this Spanish island is located in the middle...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Camber Sands
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Camber Sands
Camber Sands

Camber is easily accessible from London and boasts a huge sandy beach, three kite schools and various bars in the town. It is also a good place to learn with shallow shelving beaches and small waves. You can enjoy onshore winds in every direction (aside from NW) within a 15-minute drive. Wind and Weather The prevailing wind direction is SW...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Kremasti
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Kremasti
Kremasti

If you're looking for a summer kitesurf destination with never ending wind, then Rhodes is the place to be. Kremasti is a very nice village in the north of the island which is not so touristic and where the IKO/VDWS licenced Air Riders Kite Pro Center is stocked with the latest North Kiteboarding gear. Going there is like visiting your kite family, the...

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Kitesurfing Technique

Christian and Karine have been putting together the best kitesurfing technique guides in the business since our very first issue. There are hundreds of different kitesurfing tricks and tips to choose from including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our kitesurfing technique section is easy to navigate and the perfect place to improve your knowledge before you hit the water.

Kitesurfing Technique - Double Back Loop
Kitesurfing Technique - Double Back Loop
Double Back Loop

Lets start with the potential simplicity of the double back loop. You should only really being going for this if you can already do a jumped back loop, and if you can, it’s merely a matter of getting an extra rotation in under your kite before landing. Surely can’t be that tricky. What’s more you don’t need to be getting...

Kitesurfing Technique - Shifty to Wrapped
Kitesurfing Technique - Shifty to Wrapped
Shifty to Wrapped

This is a cracking move, which looks phenomenal, feels amazing and is actually relatively easy to nail consistently once you’ve got it. For us 2009 has been shift-tastic, loads of the BKSA youth elite squad have been adding these to their armouries in coaching, as have a few of our more senior guests on clinics. If you have a look...

Kitesurfing Technique - Foot Wash Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Foot Wash Transition
Foot Wash Transition

We’re sure that this move has a multitude of apt names, but seeing as it fits into the “support” bracket of tricks such as the BLT Handwash, Darkslide, FLT Handwash etc. we’ll keep the clean theme. This one is a lot of fun to learn and joyously not too full of consequence when it doesn’t go to plan. Of course...

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Kitesurfing Reviews

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Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Torque V4 2025
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Torque V4 2025
Ozone Torque V4

The Torque V4 from Ozone Kites has garnered attention as an impressive advancement in kiteboarding performance, particularly appealing to intermediate to advanced riders. Designed specifically for those who relish big air, freeride, and freestyle riding, the Torque V4 boasts an array of features that enhance both the control and thrill of riding in various conditions. One of the standout characteristics...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Select SLS 2025
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Select SLS 2025
DUOTONE Select SLS

The Duotone Select SLS represents a significant advancement in the world of twintip boards, showcasing a perfect blend of comfort and high-performance capabilities tailored for both ambitious freeriders and beginners alike. The board's design, rooted in cutting-edge engineering, allows riders to push their limits while enjoying a seamless kitesurfing experience. One of the standout features of the Select SLS is...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2025
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2025
DUOTONE Rebel SLS

The Rebel SLS kite by Duotone has garnered significant praise within the kiteboarding community and has become a staple for ambitious kiters seeking top-notch performance in freeride and big air conditions. The SLS designation stands for Strong Light Superior, accurately reflecting its intention to elevate a rider’s experience without sacrificing performance. This kite is engineered for high-performance freeride sessions, allowing...