Best Kitesurfing Video of 2025
Readers Awards 2025
![Best Video of 2025 [Winner] – Ride in Peace Graham](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WyLzdcNLCqc/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
With hearts full of love, we say goodbye to Graham Howes. Graham was so many things - a friend, a rider, and the heart of...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – Eugenio Pavone | [UN]ORDINARY](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OMZS5VgH9VY/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
Meet Eugenio Pavone! A passionate 56-year-old kitesurfer with a fire in his heart for a free life and freestyle kitesurfing. Shot in Lo Stagnone, Sicily,...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – AIMING FOR THE WATER](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yo9RYLYusBs/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
Camdyn Kellett and Vetea scored big chasing a rare Black South Easter storm up the east coast. While Cape Town got nuked, they hit the...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – Kitesurfing ONE EYE, Mauritius! // by Alex Middeler](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6u6o_QToUMs/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
Join Alex Middeler as he takes on Mauritius’ ultimate kitesurfing playground - One Eye! To vote for this video, share this page! The video with...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – Fidju Di Tera by Matchu Lopes](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PWkgLE570Kg/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
After a season spent chasing wind and waves across the globe—competing, filming, and representing his sponsors—Matchu Lopes returns home to reconnect with what grounds him....
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – KITEBOARDING WITH SHARKS!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OE4V9FZWIhc/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
Ever had a kite trip blow your mind? For Tom Court, this was it! From kiting with sharks to zip-lining through the jungle, Roatán delivers...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] - HAWAII - Naish S28 highlights](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rKrIG_1YLVo/maxresdefault.jpg)
1 month ago
Highlight footage from Maui and Oahu for the Naish S28 product shoot. To vote for this video, share this page! The video with the most...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – "La Familia" - The Road to King of the Air - Andrea Principi](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZB2eLn0QdQQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
The Road to King of the Air is our new three-part series following two-time World Champion and two-time King of the Air winner Andrea Principi....
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – LONGEST LEFTS IN KITESURFING? James Carew chasing swells in PERU](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mR2B3kiRFJs/maxresdefault.jpg)
Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – LONGEST LEFTS IN KITESURFING? James Carew chasing swells in PERU
2 months ago
James Carew headed to Peru in search of serious swell, chasing one of the longest lefts in the world. The mission paid off in a...
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – BORN & RAISED IN CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5ryck1ux7I/maxresdefault.jpg)
2 months ago
Cape Town local and kiteboarding addict Ross-Dillon Player teams up with filmmaker Seb Porral to show us why his hometown is the place to be....
![Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – VORTEX a Kiteboarding Film by Tom Bridge, Xander Raith and Noe Font.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qv3Gd_6lL7c/maxresdefault.jpg)
Best Video of 2025 [Nomination] – VORTEX a Kiteboarding Film by Tom Bridge, Xander Raith and Noe Font.
2 months ago
Knot Future and the creators of The Bubble are proud to present the makings of their next full-length film project, VORTEX. For the past year,...
More Awards
Best Kitesurfing Brand of 2025
A new season brings fresh momentum, and with it the return of the IKSURFMAG Readers Awards. This category celebrates the brands that set the pace in 2025 — through innovation, performance, sustainability, and the way they support the riders and community behind the scenes. From standout kites and boards to strong team results and memorable content, this is your chance...
Best Male Kitesurfer of 2025
Another year of progression, power, and unforgettable moments on the water, and as always, it’s the readers who decide who truly stood out in our annual awards. Which rider do you think defined 2025 through consistent performance, style, and the ability to inspire every time they hit the water? Vote below and choose the rider you feel set the benchmark...
Best Female Kitesurfer of 2025
The women of kitesurfing continue to blow our minds and push the sport forward, from big air competitors going absolutely massive, to freeriders making incredible edits, and the freestylers pushing the boundaries. This award celebrates the female rider who made the biggest impression on the sport in 2025. Have your say and vote for the rider who stood out to...
Best Kite Manufacturer of 2025
Which kite truly stood out in 2025? Whether it was the one you trusted session after session or a design that caught your eye from afar, this award recognises the brands that set the standard in kite design and performance. From material innovation to handling, range, and feel on the water, these are the manufacturers shaping how we ride! Have...
Best Board Manufacturer of 2025
From powered twin-tip sessions to clean wave lines and smooth foil rides, boards play a defining role in every discipline of kitesurfing. This award celebrates the brands that delivered standout boards in 2025 — through design, construction, and on-water performance. Whether it’s a board you ride daily or one you aspire to own, vote now and help decide the Best Board...
Best Kitesurfing Accessories Brand of 2025
The right accessories can make all the difference, from comfort and warmth to confidence in demanding conditions. This award highlights the brands that got it right in 2025 — delivering wetsuits, harnesses, and essential gear you relied on throughout the year. Cast your vote and recognise the accessories brand that elevated your time on the water.
Best Kitesurfing Vlogger of 2025
Vloggers play an increasingly important role in how we experience kitesurfing, sharing sessions, travel, and the realities behind the scenes. This award goes to the creator whose content you kept coming back to throughout 2025. Scroll down and vote for the vlogger who kept you watching.