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.

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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 - Sakalava Bay
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sakalava Bay
Sakalava Bay

Sakalava Bay is a kitesurf jewel spot, reachable via sandy road from the concrete road stretching from Diego to Ramena village. It is the most beautiful bay in Diego Suarez area and the only one gathering perfect wind direction, flat water, waves and protection from the reef. Since the ground is sandy, the risks of getting injured are minimized.  At...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Salinas del Rey
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Salinas del Rey
Salinas del Rey

Colombia’s kitesurfing scene is quickly making waves, with Salinas del Rey leading the charge. Located in the coastal town of Santa Verónica, conveniently nestled between Cartagena and Barranquilla, Salinas has become the country’s most famous kiting destination. It’s already hosted two GKA World Championship stops and draws riders from across the globe each season. With consistent wind, a lively atmosphere,...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Paracas
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Paracas
Paracas

Located 220km from Lima, Paracas shares the border with a national park. The town has a large fishing community, as well as touristic shops and restaurants. Paracas is one of the closest kite spots to Lima, and it attracts kiters from all along the coast. The spot is perfect for all levels of riding; closer to the beach, the water...

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.

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 - Back Loop Kite Loop from Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop Kite Loop from Toeside
Back Loop Kite Loop from Toeside

Another celebration of the diversity that kiting offers by the mere action of marrying a couple of skills that you have down, to make yet another enchanting move. These next few pages will see you cavorting with your toeside back loop (or roll) and kiteloop with the net result hopefully rewarding you with a stunning new move with a somewhat...

Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Loop Down Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Toeside Front Loop Down Loop Transition
Toeside Front Loop Down Loop Transition

Here is a trick that feels so smooth and is just about combining some skills that you may already have. Apart from the hopefully obvious need to have a solid toeside so that you can resist and pop, the other basic necessity for this is without doubt a front loop from toeside, whether it be a transition or not. If...

Kitesurfing Technique - Grabbed Front to Blind Ole
Kitesurfing Technique - Grabbed Front to Blind Ole
Grabbed Front to Blind Ole

Ok, Ladies and gents, it’s time to spice things up. For starters, we’re going to take your popped front, add some heat to the main with a tail grab, stick it to the blind for a stylish landing, and then Ole out to add the biggest cherry on top! Fear not if that sounds like a proper mouthful and leaves...

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 - Ride Engine Air Box Mini 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ride Engine Air Box Mini 2026
Ride Engine Air Box Mini

The Air Box Mini is Ride Engine’s new offering in the electric pump game, and at just 900 grams, it is genuinely travel-friendly. It is around 35% smaller than the predecessor, and it takes up far less room in your bag than a standard manual pump and is light enough for it not to be a concern in a packed...

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

The Duotone Juice D/LAB stands as the preeminent choice for those seeking an exceptional light wind kite. Engineered specifically for freeride performance, it empowers riders to make the most of minimal wind conditions. Over the years, it has set the standard in light wind kiting, and its latest iteration continues to excel in delivering low-end power, upwind efficiency, and remarkable...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Provoke 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Provoke 2026
DUOTONE Provoke

The Duotone Provoke is a remarkable strapless freestyle board that stands out in the high-performance category, specifically designed for riders who seek excellence in their craft. With its innovative features and dedicated construction, the Provoke is engineered to provide an extraordinary riding experience. At the heart of the Provoke’s design is its parallel outline combined with a medium rocker, which...