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Want to own one of the most high-tech harnesses on the market today? In this issue, we've partnered with ION to offer one of our lucky readers the new ultra-lightweight ION Riot Curv paired with the ION Spectre Bar, and you could be one of the first kiters to own this incredible new colourway from ION! Click here to find out how...

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Join Ben Beholz on his latest kiteboarding adventure as he shares a new trick he mastered!

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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 - Aruba
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Aruba
Aruba

This island is any kiters dream... with her crystal clear turquoise waters, white beaches, and constantly strong trade winds all year round, you can call Aruba a kitesurfing paradise! Besides kiting, there is an unlimited amount of activities you can do when you are exhausted from all the action on the water. After a stunning sunset every day, there are...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Bariloche
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Bariloche
Bariloche

Bariloche is one of the most touristic and well-known places in Argentina, and people from all over the world come to visit it every year as every season has its magic. Bariloche is situated in a national park full of mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers topped off with super lovely kite spots, what's there not to love?! You get to...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cocos Keeling Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cocos Keeling Island
Cocos Keeling Island

Boasting azure blue lagoons, shallow warm water and consistent trade winds from dawn to dusk, Cocos Islands are perfect for all levels... complete beginners, intermediates or advanced freestylers. Wind and Weather The wind blows consistently 15-25 knots all day every day from July through to October. The perfect quiver of kite for the average person would be a 7,9, and 12m. ...

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.

Big Blue Kiteboarding

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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.

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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 - NIS
Kitesurfing Technique - NIS
NIS

Even if you already have an inverted Slim Chance in the bag, adding the non-inverted variant to your repertoire will be both satisfying and worthwhile. It’s likely that many of you and in particular some of the “old timers”, went on to master the Slim as the next step after the long forgotten dangle pass. As a result you may...

Kitesurfing Technique - Under Turns
Kitesurfing Technique - Under Turns
Under Turns

Once you have giggled yourself senseless riding across the grand bleu, you know that the once unsure world of kitesurfing is in fact your true calling. With that knowledge comes the endless quest for hacking upwind, mastering your “bad side” and a bevy of pointless, yet none the less handsome moves. In your pursuit of these dreams you may often...

Kitesurfing Technique - Back Roll Grab from Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Roll Grab from Toeside
Back Roll Grab from Toeside

A cheeky embellishment on a classic. Adding a tail grab to a sent back roll from toeside sums up the joys of kiting, so many possible variations to spice up any move. This is a great one to add to your armoury. You can bang it out in pretty much any conditions and it’ll keep your toeside foundations strong for...

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 Vortex Ultra-X 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Vortex Ultra-X 2024
Ozone Vortex Ultra-X

The Vortex Ultra-X is a finely tuned powerhouse designed for thrill-seekers looking to elevate their twin-tip riding experience. Crafted for riders with an intermediate to pro level skill set, this kite promises an exhilarating ride with its big air performance capabilities. With a three-strut design enhanced by an Aluula airframe, the Vortex Ultra-X boasts exceptional stability and agility, setting it...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha MOTO X 9m 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha MOTO X 9m 2024
Cabrinha MOTO X

The Moto X has emerged as a versatile weapon in the freeride and crossover kiteboarding scene, catering to riders who enjoy riding twin tips and surfboards. Crafted with the innovative HTD Lite airframe and boasting features such as the ISC (Intuitive Steering Control) and Bi-Directional Pure Profile Panels, the Moto X strikes a perfect balance between high performance and user-friendliness....

Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra 2024
Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra

Introducing the Zephyr V8 Ultra-X, a light wind specific freeride machine designed for riders of any level who want to enjoy more time on the water. The goal was to enhance the performance of the Zephyr, making it easier and more fun to ride in light winds. With a huge wind range of 6-20 knots, the Zephyr V8 Ultra-X is...