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We’ve teamed up with Ride Engine to bring you a fantastic prize this issue. All you have to do is subscribe to be in with a chance of winning! The Air Box Mini is the biggest thing to happen in pumping your kite since we got rid of the hand pumps in 2001! Get on the water faster, let the pump do the work while you do your lines, it’s also great for travelling, being considerably smaller than a traditional pump!

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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 - Lake Silvaplana
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Lake Silvaplana
Lake Silvaplana

Lake Silvaplana is located at the high altitude of 1800m, in the beautiful Engadin Valley. The landscape is stunning, and there are just a handful of places in the world where you can kite among incredible scenery like this! It’s a perfect spot for sporty, active people coming here (but not only) for kiting, but the mountains will also surely...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - The Isle of Thanet
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - The Isle of Thanet
The Isle of Thanet

I believe the Isle of Thanet to be quite a unique destination when it comes to kiting on the mainland of the UK. Once described as a boil on the butt cheek of Britain, I now like to refer to it as more of a beauty spot lovingly! As kitesurfers, we are undoubtedly spoilt; never being more than a 10-minute...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - San Blas
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - San Blas
San Blas

The San Blas are 367 deserted islands located on the Caribbean side of Panama. The local Kuna Tribes inhabit only 10% of the islands. White sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters are waiting for you! Have a rest under one of the shady palm trees after an excellent kite session and get to know the locals and their unique...

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 - Board Off Varial
Kitesurfing Technique - Board Off Varial
Board Off Varial

Here’s a blast from the royal competition past. Four line kites were the latest thing; Martin Vari wasn’t throwing down any handle passes in a heat, Shinny was winning both world titles with a customary beer and ciggie and even Dre, the godfather of all things wakestyle had straps and was throwing the board about with gay abandon. The point...

Kitesurfing Technique - Grabbed Popped Back Loop
Kitesurfing Technique - Grabbed Popped Back Loop
Grabbed Popped Back Loop

Mastering the hooked in grabbed popped back loop is a pleasure whatever your level. If you’re an aspiring popper this move will teach you a thing or two about rotation control. For the more advanced there is a lot to be said for practicing the fundamentals hooked in, giving both your mind and body time to adjust, learn and understand...

Kitesurfing Technique - Shifty
Kitesurfing Technique - Shifty
Shifty

It would appear that the shifty is gaining in popularity. That said you may be reading this and not actually have a clue what we’re talking about. So to put you out of you misery focus your eyes on the two images in Pic A and Video 1 Christian is riding to right to left and Karine is riding left...

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.

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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 - ION Products Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Men 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Men 2026
ION Products Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Men

The ION Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip is a reliable, flexible wetsuit that delivers warmth, comfort, and performance at a really fair price. Unboxing the wetsuit, I was surprised at how soft it was. Built entirely neoprene-free, it uses natural rubber sourced from oyster shell powder, soybean oil, and eco-carbon black, making it a genuinely sustainable choice without compromising on...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Ride Engine Air Box Mini 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ride Engine Air Box Mini 2026
Ride Engine Air Box Mini

The Air Box Mini is Ride Engine’s new offering in the electric pump game, and at just 900 grams, it is genuinely travel-friendly. It is around 35% smaller than the predecessor, and it takes up far less room in your bag than a standard manual pump and is light enough for it not to be a concern in a packed...