Tried and Tested

In this issue, we take a closer look at the Ride Engine Air Box Mini Electric Pump, the ION Seek Select 5.5/4.5 Hood Front Zip 2026 and the Mystic Legacy Helmet. From smart inflation tech to premium cold water protection and low profile impact safety, this is a cross-section of gear designed to make your sessions easier, warmer and safer. Here is what stood out and what you need to know before investing.

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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 - Naxos Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Naxos Island
Naxos Island

Being the biggest island of Cyclades, Naxos offers many options to the traveller who wishes to explore a variety of activities during their holidays. You can start with hiking; keep in mind that mount Zas is 1000m high. If that is not enough, then how about some mountain biking? Plenty of countrysides to enjoy on your bike and a great...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Jupiter
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Jupiter
Jupiter

Jupiter’s Kite Beach is one of the most iconic spots in Florida.  Besides the diverse range of conditions, we have a quaint town that provides kiters with a wide array of entertainment in a small town surf vibe.  While we might not be famous for remarkably consistent conditions, most people visiting will find that we always have something fun going...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Watamu
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Watamu
Watamu

Constant trade winds, a choice of sandbars, five kilometres of powder white sand beaches and large summer swells make Watamu a wonderful playground for kiters of all levels. A world heritage site, Watamu is also a protected area of outstanding natural beauty with safari game reserves as well as a stack of other activities and sights close by. Wind and...

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

Browse for your favourite pro kitesurfers in our riders database, with hundreds of pro riders listed all your heroes are right here. Easily find what you are looking for by viewing popular kitesurfers, male kitesurfers or female kitesurfers. Each rider profile gives you a quick overview of the latest posts they have shared from Facebook, information about themselves, related news posts, videos, magazine articles and cover shots they have ever featured in. Get all the latest news and information about your favourite kitesurfers in one easy place.

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 - Strapless Pop to Blind with Ole
Kitesurfing Technique - Strapless Pop to Blind with Ole
Strapless Pop to Blind with Ole

It’s been a while since we proffered up any strapless fun so here’s a personal favourite. Also to any surf aficionados, apologies for the name, using the twin tip equivalent means that it’ll make sense for those coming from a non-surfing background. If you do surf or at least know the names this could almost be a backside air reverse,...

Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Loop Down Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Loop Down Loop Transition
Toeside Front Loop Down Loop Transition

Here is a trick that feels so smooth and is just about combining some skills that you may already have. Apart from the hopefully obvious need to have a solid toeside so that you can resist and pop, the other basic necessity for this is without doubt a front loop from toeside, whether it be a transition or not. If...

Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Roll to Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Roll to Toeside
Toeside Front Roll to Toeside

Toe to toe, a front roll with a difference. It’s funny how so much of kiting is based off one’s heels, when there are parallel universes out there comprised of all things toes, and if your name’s Tom Bridge, all things blind. It’s certainly a way to increase your trick count, but probably the best part is the different feeling...

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.

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Jaime SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Jaime SLS 2026
DUOTONE Jaime SLS

The Duotone Jaime SLS has established itself as a legendary freestyle freeride board, favored by kiteboarding enthusiasts for several decades. This board has been meticulously designed to cater to riders who are eager to enhance their skills, providing an exceptional riding experience that excels across various conditions. At the core of the Jaime SLS lies the innovative Double Rockerline Concept....

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2026
DUOTONE Dice SLS

The Duotone Dice SLS 2026 is hailed as a premier option for advanced riders seeking a versatile kite that excels in both freestyle and wave conditions. Known for its innovative design, the Dice SLS embodies the concept of Strong Light Superior, setting a new standard for performance in various settings. Constructed using top-grade Penta TX and Trinity TX materials, 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,...