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Kitesurfing News

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Petar Pavlovic shares his top tips for launching your kite - Got anything to add, comment below!

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Nico Gambier boosts to the moon in France!

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Get the inside scoop with Giel, Stino, and Stig as they craft the magic of 2Up 1Down. If you haven't watched the end result, make...

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Double board-off with Lorenzo Casati!

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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 - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Sao Miguel Do Gostoso

Sao Miguel Do Gostoso is a kitesurfing paradise yet to be known by many. Imagine the best wind conditions in Brazil but without the crowds. Enjoy the adventure of northeast Brazil, a quiet and safe region full of like-minded good people. Hundreds of kilometres of wild beaches and dunes to travel with your buggy, epic downwinders, lagoons, waves, and more....

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rottnest Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island

Why Visit Rottnest Island sits off the west coast of Perth, visible on the horizon on most days; it's a mere 18km from the mainland. Steeped in history, it is now a protected nature reserve, accessible by private boat or two ferry companies that operate daily trips to the island. Home to white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sardinia (South)
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sardinia (South)
Sardinia (South)

Sardinia delivers all the ingredients for the ultimate kiting island. Quality kiteboarding, fantastic food and some of the best wine in the world... With a wide array of holiday charters heading to the island, flights tend to be very cheap. Easyjet, Ryanair to name two that often have very cheap flights, be careful to book baggage before as well as...

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 - Front Foot One Foot
Kitesurfing Technique - Front Foot One Foot
Front Foot One Foot

This is one fun move for sure, you’ll confuse your peers, and most likely yourselves at first, but rest assured that the Triple F is surprisingly easy and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face – it’s show boating with a sense of humour. Just watch Nick Jacobsen to remind yourself why we kitesurf – it really should...

Kitesurfing Technique - Unhooked Back Loop to Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Unhooked Back Loop to Toeside
Unhooked Back Loop to Toeside

This one will always feel good done well, and is of course the first step in many a budding freestyler’s repertoire to a plethora of pass moves. Technically it is just an unhooked version of the same move hooked in, so assuming that you can execute a popped back to toe side and already stomp unhooked raleys and understand kite...

Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop Transition to Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop Transition to Toeside
Back Loop Transition to Toeside

Here’s a fun variation on a theme. Everyone loves a BLT (perhaps with a sausage roll chaser) and sticking it to toeside adds an extra dimension. As a move it will force you to control your rotation speed and therefore help you to improve your transitions in general. Having a floaty BLT will be of benefit, but it’s not a...

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 - DUOTONE Volt SLS 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Volt SLS 2024
DUOTONE Volt SLS

SLS, which stands for Strong Light Superior, represents the gear that empowers individuals to push their limits and strive for peak performance without compromise. The Volt SLS is a new addition for 2024, specifically designed for small waves and light winds, aimed at getting people out on the water and having fun as quickly as possible. This board is part...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Naish Kiteboarding Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Naish Kiteboarding Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro 2024
Naish Kiteboarding Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro

The Traverse Ewan Jaspan Pro has made its return, bringing with it enhanced features and improvements from previous models. For the fourth consecutive year, they have collaborated with Ewan Jaspan, a professional freestyle rider and versatile waterman, to create a pro-model board that caters to various disciplines. One notable update is the new outline of the Traverse EJ Pro. It...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Nitro Apex 9m 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Nitro Apex 9m 2024
Cabrinha Nitro Apex

Having re-introduced the Nitro name last year, Cabrinha has now given it its new full title, the Nitro Apex. This nods to the ULTRA HT construction of the Nitro, which is only seen on the Apex series of products. The overall product specification of the Nitro Apex remains the same as before, but design and construction tweaks have been made...