Ready to elevate your gifting game and surprise the kitesurfer who has it all? Forget the conventional wishlist because, let's face it, the latest high-tech kite equipment might break the bank! Don't worry... we've got you covered! Check out this comprehensive list of ultimate gifts for kitesurfers; from cutting-edge gadgets to beach essentials and ocean-friendly items, each product on this list is handpicked to level up your kiteboarding experience.

Ready to elevate your gifting game and surprise the kitesurfer who has it all? Forget the conventional wishlist because, let's face it, the latest high-tech kite equipment might break the bank! Don't worry... we've got you covered! IKSURFMAG Editor Crystal Veness has scoured the kite, surf, and action sports industries to curate this comprehensive list of ultimate gifts for kitesurfers; from cutting-edge gadgets to beach essentials and ocean-friendly items, each product on this list is handpicked to level up your kiteboarding experience.

Remember: Gift-giving is a year-round activity! Whether you're drafting your own wishlist, setting out on a Christmas shopping spree, hunting for the perfect kite-themed birthday surprise, or simply in need of a spontaneous "just because" gift idea, this handy guide is your companion. From stocking stuffers to one-of-a-kind items, there's something for every kiter - even the ones that are impossible to shop for!

Stocking Stuffers

Looking to stuff that Christmas stocking with some bits and bobs that will brighten up the day of the kite fanatic in your life? We've got some cracking ideas that will suit any and every budget, whatever the occasion!

1. Kite Air Freshener - €4.35

Cover up that stinky wetsuit smell with a kite or board themed air freshener from Fresh Kitesurfing!

2. Booomtag© NFC Sticker - €14.95

For the kite buddy who is always losing their kit! Stick it. Scan it, and... booom, sorted! Anyone with a recent model smartphone can scan this Booomtag NFC to contact its rightful owner. Lost. Scan. Found. Returned like a boomerang.

3. Colored Nosecoat from Zinka - $8.99

Save the schnoz with an eye-catching zinc cover-up in their favourite colour.

4. All Good SPF 15 Lip Balm - $4.00

Protect those precious lips with plant-based suncare ingredients that blend in with your skin, glide on easily, and hydrate your lips. Pucker up!

5. Sticky Bumps Super Sticky 3Pk Wax - $13.50

For the strapless shredder that needs a bit of extra stick, this 5X stickier wax has the ideal balance of grip and durability. Long lasting, easy to apply, and comes in warm and cold formulas.

6. SunBum Texturizing Surf Paste - $16.99

Know somebody who likes to look sharp? This product is for those with short hair who want that surfy textured style, straight out of the sea! 

7. Kite or Surf Themed Socks - $10-$22.00

A Christmas classic, check out the artist collection socks from Cabrinha and shop favs from Stance, Sexy Socks, and more!

8. Kite Safety Knife - €13-23.00

A no-brainer for the kitemare prone, but still a perfect gift for even the most safety-conscious kiter! A kite knife is a must have add-on for any harness.

9. Duotone Rocket Tool - €18.90

A must-have to keep your sessions on track! This compact ratchet style screwdriver has all the extra bits stored safely inside, so you can keep your screws tight and gear tuned on the fly. 

10. Active Mineral SPF 50+ Sunscreen - ZAR295 (€15)

Eco-friendly sunscreen is an ideal, functional gift for the beach goer that cares about their environmental impact. Check out Ocean Freedom's top quality reef safe range!

Gadget Heads

For the kitesurfer in your life who always has to have the latest tech, these cutting-edge electronics and accessories will take their sessions to the next level!

1. Kiteboarding GoPro Combo - ZAR799 (€39.25)

This 4-pack action camera combo from Xtreme Xccessories will have you covered from every angle. You won't miss a trick with this set!

2. Floating Phone Case - $20.00

A waterproof bag is a must-have accessory. You never know when your phone can become your lifeline! 

3. The Surfr Board Mount v2.1 - €57.00

The Surfr Board Mount is the safest way to take your phone on the water, leveraging a big on-board display to view your jumps, play multiplayer games or get on-board coaching.

4. WOO 4.0 - €280.00

The WOO is the original kiting session tracker, designed to capture every jump with the simple, discrete WOO 4.0 onboard sensor. Join the Woo Sports Global Kite Community and measure up your skills against your friends!

5. SnugsAqua Music - £180.00

Keep the vibe alive on the water with these waterproof earphones, featuring custom-fit tips that offer a precise in-ear seal!

Travel Addicts

Shopping for someone who is always planning their next kite holiday? These gifts are must-haves for jet-setting kitesurfers!

1. Annual Club North Membership - €120.00

Offering peace of mind to the travelling kitesurfer, Club North insurance covers on-water accidents, airline equipment loss or damage, and much more. Oh, and don't forget the exclusive welcome gift!

2. Firefin 50MM Starter Pack - €119.00

This tool-less, universally mountable fin system allows you to click in and click out your fins in a flash.

3. Kitefix Complete Kitesurf Repair Kit - $54.99

Is there anything worse than being at a remote kite spot with a broken kite? This session-saving repair kit can fix canopy tears, leading edge or struts, leaky bladders, and valves.

4. Ion Keysafe - €54.99

Keep your car keys and valuables locked up tight in this Keysafe fom Ion, featuring a 4 digit combination lock and 8mm stainless steel shackle to secure to your car door handles.

5. Gift Certificate

Share your own experiences in a kite destination with someone who may be going for the first time! Have a favourite restaurant, spa, or no-wind day excursion? Get a gift card! Best of all, you can order online and avoid the holiday crowds!

6. Board Bags

What better way to build excitement for an upcoming kite trip than with a brand new board bag or travel from the recipient's favourite kite or accessory brand. From lightweight wheeled bags to board-specific day bags and surfboard socks, there's something for everyone!

Gifts Under 50

Thoughtful presents need not break the bank! Meaningful gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and the thought (of their next session) is what matters the most!

1. Mystic Dark Tech Series Fannypack - €40.00

This stylish pack from Mystic is weatherproof, keeping your phone, keys, and stash safe! Stuff it with goodies or a gift card for that extra impact!

2. North Chiller Bag - €49.95

Just what you need for long hot days chilling at the beach, this bag is made from Go Green Recycled fabric, and can keep its contents cool for up to 24 hours. With a handy clip-on multi-tool bottle opener, this bag is best gifted packed with craft brews!

3. Wetsuit Changing Mat - $19.97

Possibly the most budget-friendly choice for a changing mat, the Ho Stevie! version is just what every kiter needs to keep their wetsuit and vehicle sand and dirt free! 

4. Naish Roof Rack Pads - €31.95

A set of roof rack pads is a necessity to keep in the boot or tucked away in the garage, so you can get to the beach with all the equipment you need and then some!

5. Beach Towel - $40.00

A high-quality beach towel will keep you comfy on the beach. We especially like Cabrinha's eye-catching, sand-resistant microfiber towel with an absorbent cotton underside.

6. Prolimit Wetsuit Bag Session - €40.00

Made with Prolimit's high quality board bag material, this zippered wetsuit bag has loads of space for changing and includes a mesh opening for ventilation and quick-drying.

7. Kite Apparel

Kiteboarders are always stoked to represent the gear that they love, and a hat or t-shirt from their favourite kite brand or local shop or creator is a gift that is sure to satisfy while being easy on the wallet. Help your buddy feel like they're part of the team with a branded gift!

8. FacePlant™ Sustainable Sunglasses - £50.00

Made by kiters for kiters, these sustainable sunglasses from FacePlant™ are made from five recycled plastic bottles. The lenses are biodegradable and made from plant-based materials, featuring unreal optical clarity, alongside incredible impact and scratch resistance. FacePlant™ sunglasses are freakishly indestructible, so you can rock these shades in even the wildest beach conditions!

Gifts Under 100

Affordable luxury for your kite-loving mate! Find gifts that strike the perfect balance between quality and value, making every ride that little bit more special with gear they'll appreciate!

1. AK Riot Helmet. - $85.00

For the kiter that loves to send it, but wants to do so safely! Show someone that their safety matters to you with a watersports specific helmet. We like this one from AK Durable Supply Co, designed for the crossover athlete!

2. Big Air Twin Tip Handle V2 Carbon - €100.00

Know someone that eats, sleeps, and breathes big air? Help them dial in their board off game with a big air specific grab handle, like this carbon handle from Onix Enterprises!

3. CORE Wetsuit Bag - €70.00

This robust multi purpose bag with waterproof sealed seams is ideal for hauling your wetsuits and small accessories to the kite spot, and protecting your car from salty stains after your session.

4. Eleveight Revo Grab Handle - €99.00

Finetune your ride mid-session with a simple twist of the handle. Adjust the rocker and flex to fit the conditions for a more dynamic feel or a more comfortable cruise. The choice is yours!

5. Sting SUP Fin Set - €89.00

Trying to get your kite buddy over to the wingsurfing dark side? Get them started with a fin attachment for their SUP from FLYSURFER, allowing more stability and upwind riding with a wing!

6. Ion Suspect Duffel Bag - €99.99

The practical companion for weekend trips and adventures of all kinds, this multi-function duffel can be carried as a backpack, shoulder bag, or in your hand. It has a durable outer shell with mesh pockets inside to organise your stuff. 

7. SurfEars 3.0 - $53.95

These soft earplugs excel in ensuring water stays out, while essential sounds remain audible, so you can share the stoke with your crew on the water while protecting your ears! 

8. SurfSoap Post Surf Kit - $68.00

Sustainably made skin and haircare products make amazing gifts! The Hawaiian made SurfSoap range features biodegradable, ocean safe, and reef safe products. 

9. Yodi Beauty Hair Package - €57.00

High quality, organic, and vegan haircare products that work on tangled tresses are always hard to find, but a must for long-haired kiters. Check out the Yodi Beauty natural range of products made in France!

Gifts Under 250

Splash out on premium presents without the hefty price tag! These gifts are a sweet spot for those looking to make a lasting impression without going overboard. A bit of posh without the posh price!

1. Duotone Unisex Windbreaker Jacket - €154.99

Look good while waiting for the wind! This lightweight and perfectly packable jacket will do the job to cut the chill when the cool breezes kick in. Features zippered double front pockets and a drawstring hood.

2. Prolimit Neoprene Loosefit Mercury Hoodie - €199.00

Who doesn't love waterwear that is designed with kitesurfing in mind? The Mercury hoodie is made with neolight heater 550+ limestone neoprene and Airflex 550+., with a hook pocket for the spreader bar, for style and warmth even on the water!

3. Quobba Shifter Fins - €185.00

Check out the new Shifter fins from Quobba, designed to reduce turbulent water flow around the base of the fin, and able to shift backwards or forward over 25mm whilst in the water, no tools required! How's that for levelling up a session?!

4. FLYSURFER Fox Trainer Kite - €200.00

Give the gift of kiteboarding! This compact 1.5m trainer kite is the perfect gift to kick start their journey or to experience kiting on a skateboard, inline, or ice skates. The smartly designed kite guarantees an easy set-up, excellent handling, and a swift self-relaunch. 

5. Ozone Exo Impact Vest - €219.00

Impact vests come in all shapes and sizes, and are a must for kiters that like to go out in marginal conditions, or push the limits with their tricks. The Exo vest from Ozone has some next-level safety features including a pull out hook knife and a zippered pocket for an EPIRB or smartphone.

6. Mystic DTS Explore Poncho - €220.00

For the extreme adventurer, this premium poncho from Mystic is the perfect companion. Lined from hood to hem with teddy fleece, it's waterproof, windproof, and ready for anything. This will become their go-to jacket for the great outdoors or before and after sessions on the water.

7. Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler - $250.00

Known for unparalleled insulation, this Yeti cooler is made for the road and ready to go. Fitting 33 cans and tall enough to accommodate wine bottles, your apres session drinks will be the talk of the town! Don't give this one empty! 😉

8. Ride Engine Air Box Electric Pump - $199.00

Gone are the times of struggling with manual pumping! The Air Box has a powerful two-stage system that automatically switches from low-pressure, high-volume pumping to high-pressure, low-volume delivering the fastest inflation possible.

9. Ride Engine Tech Changing Robe - $129.00

All the features without the high price tag, this one has synthetic lambswool lining, a drawstring hood, and front hand pockets to keep you warm and toasty—wetsuit off or on. The zippered, windproof and water-resistant ripstop shell will protect against all but the gnarliest of conditions!

10. Manera Blizzard Windshell - £215.00

Made for kiters who need that extra bit of protection, this high-tech jacket is light, waterproof and windproof with two side-pockets that let the spreader bar go through so you can stay styling even while kiting. 

11. 3.5 Gallon RinseKit Pro - $250.00

Get clean on the go with the 3.5 gallon battery-pressurised model from RinseKit that can store a wide variety of temperatures. Get consistent, high pressure spray lasting up to 7.5 minutes and recharge anywhere with the 12-volt plug. 

12. Vivida All Weather Sherpa Changing Robe - £165.00

This eco-friendly, insulated and waterproof personal changing coat from Vivida has plenty of features, including a handy valuables pocket, and comes in some especially eye-catching colours!

One-of-a-kind Gifts

Want to add that extra personal touch to your gift? These rare treasures will show you've gone the extra mile to hunt down a gift as extraordinarily unique as the person you're shopping for. If time and money are not a factor, these items are the crème de la crème of ultimate kitesurfing gifts...

1. Custom Upgrade to any Lieuwe Board - €250-€1050

With Lieuwe boards, you can make your wildest dreams come true with a custom upgrade to any Lieuwe Board. The sky's the limit with the Lieuwe custom upgrade! Click here to learn more!

- https://lieuweboards.com/products/custom-kiteboard-design-your-own

2. Custom Upgrade to a Harlem Force Kite - €599-999

The new Harlem Force is a show stopper. But, did you know that you can print literally anything you want on this kite? Harlem Kitesurfing is the first brand to embrace digital printing technology with a revolutionary process of digital EcoPrinting that eliminates unnecessary water usage, saving resources for what truly matters. Click here to find out more about the Harlem Force and the custom options!

- https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/harlem-force

3. Full Custom Ozone Kites and Boards

Having their own factory, Ozone produces all their equipment to order, allowing customers the chance to fully customise the graphic design of their kites, twin-tips or wings! Customisation can start as simply as choosing canopy colours using the 'colour chooser' on the website, through to generating your own totally unique design. Visit the website or get in touch: kites@flyozone.com  

Link for alex : https://ozonekites.com/custom-kites/ 

4. Upcycled Roamer Backpack - R2995 (€149)

Most kiting hotspots have talented crafters that can turn recycled kites and sailing materials into beautiful, one-of-a-kind bags! We love the upcycled gear from South African based Sealand.

5. Pro Coaching Session 

What can you get the kiter that has literally everything?! Connect them for a one-on-one session with their favourite pro rider. All kiters can benefit from advanced coaching, but few make the investment, which makes this gift a true luxury!

6. Custom Embroidery 

Buying your bud a gear bag, poncho, or other kiting related apparel? Get their name or nickname embroidered onto it for that extra-special touch! This is a budget-friendly way to show that you have gone the extra mile, and can make a standard kite gift that much more meaningful.

8. Ocean Artwork 

For those that love to bring the ocean home, there are some incredibly talented kitesurfing artists out there! Check out works from Samantha Chilvers, Darcie Grey, and Isabel Von Zastrow, or an artist from your local spot. Commission a custom piece or buy one from the collection! It's an excellent way to support the creative kiters out there while giving a truly unique gift!

Due to the international nature of this publication, published prices may vary and products might be elusive. Prices shown do not include taxes or shipping. IKSURFMAG is not a seller; we're just a source of inspiration and information. No profit, just pure passion! Happy gifting!

By Crystal Veness
Editor at IKSURFMAG, Crystal Veness hails from Canada but is based in South Africa. When she isn't busy kitesurfing or reporting on the latest industry news for the mag, she is kicking back somewhere at a windy kite beach or working on creative media projects.

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