The Interview - Matchu Lopes

For more than a decade, Matchu Lopes has been one of the defining figures in strapless kiteboarding. Alongside Airton Cozzolino and Mitu Monteiro, he helped turn a small Cape Verdean scene into a global movement, pushing surfboard riding to the very front of the sport. Now based on Boa Vista, where he runs a Duotone Pro Centre and spends more time at home, Matchu reflects on the journey that took him from a small island to the world stage, and why wave riding still means everything.

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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 - Babaomby
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Babaomby
Babaomby

The Babaomby spot situated on Madagascar’s Emerald Sea lagoon gathers a beautiful and diverse playground for kitesurfers with excellent wind conditions. The spot is ranked among the ten windiest spots on the planet by Windguru and offers everything a kitesurfer dreams about: safe conditions in shallow and crystal clear waters, two wave zones easily accessible only a 15-minute ride away...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Paracas
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Paracas
Paracas

Located 220km from Lima, Paracas shares the border with a national park. The town has a large fishing community, as well as touristic shops and restaurants. Paracas is one of the closest kite spots to Lima, and it attracts kiters from all along the coast. The spot is perfect for all levels of riding; closer to the beach, the water...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Essaouira
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Essaouira
Essaouira

Essaouira provides the ultimate location for your kitesurfing holiday. It’s easy to travel to as there are many daily flights from Europe, it’s relatively cheap and there are a variety of conditions on your doorstep from a flat water lagoon to world class waves. There is everything on hand without the need of a car. You’ll find no shortage of...

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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.

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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.

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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 - Front Double Grab
Kitesurfing Technique - Front Double Grab
Front Double Grab

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll remember that we have already covered two variations of a double grab jump, both the tail and nose, and the nose and tail. If you’ve not seen those and are reading this, we haven’t lost our marbles; we’re on about the order of grabs here. To move things on further, it’s time to add...

Kitesurfing Technique - Slide Turn
Kitesurfing Technique - Slide Turn
Slide Turn

To kick off proceedings, this issue, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the Slide Turn transition. Unquestionably the first transition on your radar and, unless you plan on crossing an ocean, a move that will top your frequency charts along with launching, landing and body dragging. The Slide Turn comes in many shapes and forms, long ones, sharp ones,...

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...

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 - Ozone Edge VT Ultra X 7m 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT Ultra X 7m 2026
Ozone Edge VT Ultra X

The Edge has always been the benchmark for freeride and big-air performance within the Ozone range, and now the Edge VT Ultra X pushes that benchmark even higher. It takes the refined platform of the Edge VT, complete with its new platform, refined arc, and 16-point bridle, and builds it around a complete Aluula airframe, with a new super-light canopy...

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...