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Kitesurfing in Holland, Health Checks & Getting My Body Back on Track | The Diary of a Kitesurf Girl
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This week I’m back kitesurfing in Holland, slowly getting my body back on track and taking you along for everything in between. A little bit...
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Winter doesn't slow you down. The Fall/Winter 2027 collection delivers progressive and unmistakable designs. Material innovation and long-term testing mean higher performance, increased warmth, improved...
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Brand new location, who is ready? 🏆Turk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships 📍 Akyaka Kite Beach, Gökova, Turkiye 📅 05 - 12 Sept 2026 Racing...
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Batten down the hatches everyone, you don’t wanna miss this. Cold Hawaii will once again be at the kite world’s center of attention as the...
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Come for the wind, stay for the people. Maybe that sounds like something you'd read on the front of a tourism brochure, but after spending...

How I Make Money as a Professional Kitesurfer | The Diary of a Kitesurf Girl Ep. 2

Kitesurf and Wingfoil in Costa Rica Around 300 Days Per Year!

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Kitesurfing Holidays and Travel Guides
We have a wealth of kitesurfing travel guides at your fingertips. Choose your next kiteboarding destination by browsing our interactive map and reading in-depth information on accommodation, wind and weather, the best spots to kitesurf, local kitesurfing schools and recommended restaurants and nightlife for each location. Our kitesurfing travel guides are categorised into continent and countries so you can easily pick where you would like to kitesurf in the sun.
Barbados
Barbados offers conditions ideal for all water sports lovers. Consistently howling trade winds with beautiful, warm turquoise water and clean waves make it a playground for kitesurfers, stand-up paddle boarders, surfers, sailors, scuba divers and freedivers. Regardless of your kiteboarding style, Barbados offers conditions for all, from freestyle, freeriding and wave riding. Many visitors get hooked on the island because...
Anapa
Maybe a place that is not at the top of most kiters visit lists, Russia has some amazing kiteboarding gems. Russia is a huge country with a vast border and different seas so for this guide we will spotlight Anapa. Blagoveshenskaya or Blaga for short is the most famous of kite spots in Russia and is situated on the Black...
Lo Stagnone, Marsala
Located just 3km away from Trapani Airport, Lo Stagnone of Marsala in Sicily is widely known across Europe as the ultimate “gym” for kitesurfers. The shallow and ultra-flat waters provide the perfect learning environment for beginners to quickly develop their skills, and a haven for freestylers seeking flat water. The location is perfect for kitesurfers of all levels to explore...
Kitesurfing Lessons and Schools
Browse our kitesurfing schools index, with hundreds of schools listed from all round the world you will be learning to kitesurf in no time at all.
Kitesurfing Riders
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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.
Hooked Popped Front Roll to Blind Ole
If all has gone to plan, those of you working on the hooked popped front from the last issue (98) will be ready for more. If there is one thing that is absolutely made for a popped front, it's a blind landing! And as if that's not enough, you'll also need a way to make your blind look panther smooth,...
Popped Back Roll
Some time ago, back in IKSURFMAG Issue 84, we took you through the joys of popping and all its necessities, including a brief foray into board design. Today, we intend to marry your well-rehearsed pop to a perfect bedfellow, the back roll. We’re talking full horse and carriage here! When the planets align and you hit a sweet one of...
Pop Nose Grab Hooked-In
The nose grab is an absolute classic popped trick. It’s guaranteed to get you buzzing and makes for a proper money shot in your holiday snaps. We’re keeping things sensible and looking at the hooked in variant. This type of low altitude move is all about adding some style and as well as working deliciously in flat water, it’s just...
Kitesurfing Brands
Find all the kitesurfing brands in our database and quickly view the most popular kitesurfing brands out there today. Each kitesurfing brand profile gives you a quick overview of the latest posts they have shared from Facebook, information about the brand, related news posts, reviews, videos, magazine articles and cover shots they have ever featured in. Get all the latest news and information about your favourite kitesurfing brands in one easy place.
Kitesurfing Reviews
Take a look at all the latest and greatest kitesurfing reviews right here on our site. We've been testing and reviewing the latest kitesurfing equipment for years and our in depth kitesurfing reviews are revered the world over as being honest and up front. Easily find what you are looking for by browsing many categories or use our innovative search feature to find the right reviews you are looking for.
DUOTONE Neo SLS
The DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027 is the more performance-focused member of the Neo wave-kite family. It is designed for committed wave riders and progressive strapless-freestyle athletes who want faster steering, more immediate bar feedback and precise placement through critical sections. The kite retains the drift and stability associated with the Neo concept, but its Strong Light Superior construction gives it...
DUOTONE Evo D/LAB
The DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027 is a premium three-strut inflatable kite designed as a high-performance all-rounder for freeride, big air, freestyle and wave sessions. It is aimed at experienced and ambitious riders who want one responsive platform across several disciplines rather than a narrowly specialised kite. DUOTONE positions this D/LAB version at the top of the Evo range, combining a...
DUOTONE Neo
The DUOTONE Neo 2027 is a wave and strapless-freestyle kite built around predictable handling, drift and smoothly delivered power. It is the more accessible Original-construction alternative to the sharper Neo SLS, with a stable character intended to let the rider concentrate on the wave rather than constantly manage the kite. DUOTONE presents the design for modern surf conditions, technical directional...






