Tried and Tested

In this issue, we take a closer look at the Ride Engine Air Box Mini Electric Pump, the ION Seek Select 5.5/4.5 Hood Front Zip 2026 and the Mystic Legacy Helmet. From smart inflation tech to premium cold water protection and low profile impact safety, this is a cross-section of gear designed to make your sessions easier, warmer and safer. Here is what stood out and what you need to know before investing.

Kitesurfing News

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Its the simple things that keep us on our toes! It wasn’t the short line loops. It wasn’t jumping 28 m in 50 knots. The...

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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 - Kremasti
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Kremasti
Kremasti

If you're looking for a summer kitesurf destination with never ending wind, then Rhodes is the place to be. Kremasti is a very nice village in the north of the island which is not so touristic and where the IKO/VDWS licenced Air Riders Kite Pro Center is stocked with the latest North Kiteboarding gear. Going there is like visiting your kite family, the...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Punta San Carlos
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Punta San Carlos
Punta San Carlos

Punta San Carlos is one of the most rad places on the planet; if you are into riding waves, then you must have heard about this fabled spot already. It’s been frequented by windsurfers and surfers for over 40 years and is now home to a proper camp that has been set up and run by Mr Punta San Carlos,...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Achill Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Achill Island
Achill Island

Ireland is a hidden gem for kitesurfing. There are amazing conditions for kiting in Ireland and unique spots. It's such a shame that it goes so unnoticed. Home to the 'Battle of the Lake' competition and Pure Magic Kite School; the small island offers both awesome wave riding on the beach and flat water 100 meters on the lake! In...

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.

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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.

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 - Twin Tip Duck Tack
Kitesurfing Technique - Twin Tip Duck Tack
Twin Tip Duck Tack

Like the proverbial Phoenix, we’re resurrecting this classic move as it became trick of the week during one of our recent May clinics in Dakhla, so thank you, Sean and Rod, for your unwavering enthusiasm. It’s been over a decade since we last put pen to paper on the twin-tip duck tack! That’s when board shorts didn’t stretch, and kite...

Kitesurfing Technique - Beach Start Pass
Kitesurfing Technique - Beach Start Pass
Beach Start Pass

This is an audacious move that you’ll often spot in fun-filled videos of distant shores. A jumped beach start looks mighty fine but throwing a pass in as well, that’s the icing on the cake. If you’ve ever tried it but not yet succeeded, you’ll agree that it’s not as simple as first appears. However, rest assured with a few...

Kitesurfing Technique - Board Off Dismount
Kitesurfing Technique - Board Off Dismount
Board Off Dismount

Whilst pondering all the moves, grabs, transitions, airs, washes, strokes, tweaks, pops, passes and loops that we’ve covered on these hallowed pages, it struck us that we haven’t been particularly generous on the dismounts. To make amends, here is the board off dismount. Actually, a very achievable trick, since there’s no need to get it back on, it works in...

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 - DUOTONE Rebel D/LAB 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel D/LAB 2026
DUOTONE Rebel D/LAB

The Duotone Rebel D/LAB 2026 stands out as a premier option for kiteboarders seeking an exceptional big air experience. Engineered with advanced Aluula D/TX and Trinity TX materials, this kite promises to deliver unmatched lift, effortless control, and remarkable stability, making it an ideal companion for those who crave height and hangtime. The design of the Rebel D/LAB focuses on...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT Ultra X 7m 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT Ultra X 7m 2026
Ozone Edge VT Ultra X

The Edge has always been the benchmark for freeride and big-air performance within the Ozone range, and now the Edge VT Ultra X pushes that benchmark even higher. It takes the refined platform of the Edge VT, complete with its new platform, refined arc, and 16-point bridle, and builds it around a complete Aluula airframe, with a new super-light canopy...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2026
DUOTONE Dice SLS

The Duotone Dice SLS 2026 is hailed as a premier option for advanced riders seeking a versatile kite that excels in both freestyle and wave conditions. Known for its innovative design, the Dice SLS embodies the concept of Strong Light Superior, setting a new standard for performance in various settings. Constructed using top-grade Penta TX and Trinity TX materials, the...