Built The Hard Way

In a sport driven by innovation, it’s easy to get lost in the noise of new releases and big marketing campaigns. Roode Boards has taken a different route. No hype, no rush, just a clear focus on building something that works, and doing it properly from the ground up. The result is a brand that’s arrived quietly, but is starting to make a serious impact.

Kitesurfing News

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»She can be super grumpy. She needs the perfect conditions… If one of us is on the water having a good session and the other...

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Out there in the big blue... this is chillin!

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No soundtrack needed. Just the sound of the sport...

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Lorenzo in fluid state, hopping from one discipline to another!

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Is It Time for a New Harness? Your harness takes on a significant load every time you get on the water. Salt, sun, sand, travel,...

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Travelling with all your gear is an entire sport in itself. Having the right bags help make the journey easier. Ion travelgear is built to...

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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 - Flanders
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Flanders
Flanders

The Belgian coastline (North sea) is only 60km long and consists of sandy beaches - no cliffs, rocks, or reef. There are over 15 spots all spread out along the coastline, so no matter where you are, there’s always a spot to kitesurf nearby. Even though the coastline is full of buildings, there are beautiful sandy beaches. Some of the...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Soma Bay
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Soma Bay
Soma Bay

Egypt provides a phenomenal playground with consistently windy conditions for 75% of the year. The warm, dry African winds pass through the desert to offer an enjoyable hairdryer type breeze as you cruise over the Red Sea crystal clear. The water is flat, turquoise and great for freestyle. It is a relatively short hop from Europe and is usually available...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Boa Vista
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Boa Vista
Boa Vista

If you’re looking for the perfect getaway vacation that involves water, beaches, water sports and a serene nightlife, you can’t get any better than Boa Vista! It is the must-go-to-location for beach and water lovers. Boa Vista is located on the eastern side of the Cape Verde Islands and is the third largest island in the group. Boa Vista, which...

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.

Essex Kitesurf School

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360 Sudr

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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 Heel to Toe Side Duck Tack
Kitesurfing Technique - Strapless Heel to Toe Side Duck Tack
Strapless Heel to Toe Side Duck Tack

We’ve covered this on a twinny, now it’s time for the surfboard challenge and at a later date the foiling version will be explained. Regardless of craft this is a fun move, which looks brilliant, feels brilliant and let’s be honest, is brilliant. Perfecting this strapless is admittedly a fraction more tricky than on a twin tip with straps, but...

Kitesurfing Technique - Front Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Front Loop Transition
Front Loop Transition

It’s about time that we shared the knowledge of how to learn the front loop transition. Some of you may have already mastered the air gybe in many of its various guises, and to add the front loop variant will hopefully put the icing on the cake as far as showing off when you turn around goes. The front loop...

Kitesurfing Technique - Back Mobe
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Mobe
Back Mobe

Seeing as its getting much warmer up this way, and holding onto the bar is now genuinely possible and even enjoyable, we thought it high time to throw a real cherub of a move at you aspiring unhooked freestylers. So here and beyond lies the A-Z of how to learn the jolly Back Mobe. Just to clarify this is not...

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.

Ride Engine

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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 - ION Products Spectre Kite Harness 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Spectre Kite Harness 2026
ION Products Spectre Kite Harness

The Spectre Kite Harness for men represents a significant advancement in harness technology, showcasing ION's commitment to innovation and performance. This next-generation harness is designed with the serious rider in mind, offering features that cater to both comfort and competitive edge. One of the standout features of the Spectre harness is its fully carbon shell, ION's first of its kind....

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

The Duotone Rebel D/LAB 2026 stands out as a premier option for kiteboarders seeking an exceptional big air experience. Engineered with advanced Aluula D/TX and Trinity TX materials, this kite promises to deliver unmatched lift, effortless control, and remarkable stability, making it an ideal companion for those who crave height and hangtime. The design of the Rebel D/LAB focuses on...

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...