Steven Akkersdijk Full Circle

Steven Akkersdijk has spent more than a decade riding at the sharp end of big air, pushing limits in Cape Town and standing on the podium at the world’s most extreme events. These days his focus has shifted from chasing results to shaping riders, blending experience, style and precision through coaching and camps around the world. We caught up with Steven to talk progression, fear, modern kiteboarding and why slowing down might be the fastest way to ride better.

Kitesurfing News

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Sunset sessions are always the best sessions. Who agrees?

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10 hours ago

Start em young and keep em keen! Next gen already on the go ⬆️ @figokitetarifa linking up with @gielvlugt in Cape Town. 🎥 @stevenakkersdijk​ #ridecore...

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CORE
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Starting the session with style, always! 🎬 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BEST KITESURF VIDEOS 🥇THE BEST KITESHOP 2026 I 5 ⭐️ RATED ​ 🔥370K ON INSTAGRAM:...

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That's one way to exit the wave I guess... Didn’t quite make the cut on this one! Always an epic feeling though 😛👌

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1 day ago

Rotate faster and prevent yourself from those awful back heavy crashes!

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Land boarding with Jamie, still flying but just not over water!

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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.

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...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Lake Neusiedl
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Lake Neusiedl
Lake Neusiedl

With more than 300 sunny days a year and the mild Pannonian climate, Lake Neusiedl is more than just a kite, windsurf and sailing hotspot, it is an enchanting place to relax and recharge your batteries from your daily routines. The Lake Neusiedl is a steppe lake situated between the eastern parts of the Alps and the western part of...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Uruaú
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Uruaú
Uruaú

Ninety kilometres south of Fortaleza, the tiny village of Uruaú is famous for its 24-hour blowing wind! The wind is perfect for riders learning new tricks, improving their skills or beginners wanting to progress. Even though Uruaú is a tiny village, it has everything you'll need as it is close enough to Fortaleza but free from any city stresses! Furthermore,...

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JT Pro Center

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Kitesurfing Riders

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Kitesurfing Technique - Pop Back From Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Pop Back From Toeside
Pop Back From Toeside

Last issue we looked at the rather swanky way of popping to toeside. So it’s probably only fair to give you the equally impressive method of styling back from toeside to heelside. It’s all good and well hammering into a carve, or timidly sliding the board back from toeside, but if you’re intending to carry on in the same direction...

Kitesurfing Technique - Beach Start Back Roll Grab
Kitesurfing Technique - Beach Start Back Roll Grab
Beach Start Back Roll Grab

If you want to kick off your session completely mad dog, hair down, guns blazing, look at me, who’s the Daddy, then this far from subtle entry into the ocean is defo your tipple of choice. However, it is possible to underplay it as if nobody is watching, but that forced cough before lift-off, might just arouse suspicions. We’re spicing...

Kitesurfing Technique - Twin Tip Duck Tack
Kitesurfing Technique - Twin Tip Duck Tack
Twin Tip Duck Tack

Like the proverbial Phoenix, we’re resurrecting this classic move as it became trick of the week during one of our recent May clinics in Dakhla, so thank you, Sean and Rod, for your unwavering enthusiasm. It’s been over a decade since we last put pen to paper on the twin-tip duck tack! That’s when board shorts didn’t stretch, and kite...

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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.

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Whip D/LAB 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Whip D/LAB 2026
DUOTONE Whip D/LAB

The Duotone Whip D/LAB has established itself as a premier choice for athletes seeking a high-performance board tailored for small wave and strapless freestyle riding. Renowned as a favorite among riders over the years, this board is part of the premium D/LAB (Duotone Laboratory) line, designed with cutting-edge technology for those who refuse to settle for anything less than the...

Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Select Hood Front Zip 5.5/4.5 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Select Hood Front Zip 5.5/4.5 2026
ION Products Seek Select Hood Front Zip

The Seek Select 5.5/4.5 Hood Front Zip sits right at the top of the ION wetsuit range, and it feels every bit the flagship model the moment you put it on. This is a premium cold water suit. The recycled inner jersey adds some welcome eco credentials, while the generous graphene warmth lining runs through the legs, chest and back,...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2026
DUOTONE Rebel SLS

The Duotone Rebel SLS 2026 is crafted for those who pursue high-performance freeride and big air kiteboarding. Known as Strong Light Superior (SLS), this kite empowers ambitious riders to push their limits and enhance their performance without compromise. With its innovative design and advanced materials, it delivers explosive lift, remarkable hangtime, and responsive control, making it the ideal choice for...