Tech Focus - Ride Engine Charger

Helmets have long sat on the fringes of kiteboarding, but that is starting to change as the sport pushes into faster, more extreme territory. The Ride Engine Charger is built for this new era, combining a low-profile design with serious on-water performance. It is all about protection without compromise, something you will actually want to wear every session.

Kitesurfing News

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Our new colorway of the season, Deep Water, is inspired by that quiet sense of freedom — where soft shifting blues and fluid textures move...

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Day two presented with some interesting conditions for the fleet! Lets hope for some more settled weather for day 3.

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Cabrinha
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Dancing around in paradise!

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The Ozone Element is here to give you all the answers! Designed for entry level to intermediate kitesurfers, it delivers the perfect balance of comfort,...

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Day one was a success on the racecourse.

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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 - Texel
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Texel
Texel

Texel is the most famous island in the North of The Netherlands. It will take you approximately 20 minutes from the mainland to bring you to paradise by ferry! With 20km of beach on the west side and a generally good wind forecast, you’re’ guaranteed to love this spot! There are waves and flat water spots for freestyle, and it...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Buen Hombre
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Buen Hombre
Buen Hombre

This is it, a surf style palm leaf bungalow on the beach.  Simplicity at it's finest. Sleeping to the sound of the waves and waking up to the view of the turquoise water. One of the best places in the world for kitesurfing is the Dominican Republic, especially the flat water lagoon paradise in Buen Hombre. Buen Hombre is a hidden...

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 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.

KiteTucket

United States

857

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 - The No Slide Turn
Kitesurfing Technique - The No Slide Turn
The No Slide Turn

We could have called this article something along the lines of transition like a pro, or turn around without losing any ground, but neither of those quite capture the character of this transition quite as well as the name we've plumped for. Having had a detailed look at the slide turn in our first CK'ssentials and having been plagued by...

Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Pop to Blind
Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Pop to Blind
Toeside Pop to Blind

We’ll be having a look at doing this hooked in, as it’s a good looking trick that can still be accomplished even with cold gloved hands. People have been doing this since time began but you still don’t spot it very often, so a great one for getting yourself noticed. Have a butchers at Video 1. Realistically you’ll either need...

Kitesurfing Technique - Nose Grab Pop Front Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Nose Grab Pop Front Loop Transition
Nose Grab Pop Front Loop Transition

Here’s one for the purists among you, harking back to the days of no de-power, no releases, no leash, no donkey dick and the silkiness of riders like Mr Shinn (although admittedly he’d probably spin the board around a few times for good measure). Pop transitions were all the rage – the pendulum feeling of swinging out under your kite...

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.

DUOTONE

Germany

102,827
Gin Kiteboarding

Switzerland

6,330
Xenon

Poland

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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 Jaime SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Jaime SLS 2026
DUOTONE Jaime SLS

The Duotone Jaime SLS has established itself as a legendary freestyle freeride board, favored by kiteboarding enthusiasts for several decades. This board has been meticulously designed to cater to riders who are eager to enhance their skills, providing an exceptional riding experience that excels across various conditions. At the core of the Jaime SLS lies the innovative Double Rockerline Concept....

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...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT 12m 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT 12m 2026
Ozone Edge VT

The Ozone Edge has long been one of the defining kites in Ozone’s range, a benchmark for speed, hangtime, and upwind drive. Now in its 13th iteration (the “VT” stands for Version Thirteen), the Edge continues to evolve while keeping its core DNA intact. The new lineup spans 6 to 13m in one-metre steps, plus 15m and 18m options for...