Editorial

It’s been a pretty wild month for our sport. The Big Air season kicked off in style at Le Barcarès for the Lords of Tram, and we’ve got a full breakdown of the action in this issue.

Kitesurfing News

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TECH TALK: 2026 NEO D/LAB In this Tech Talk, we sit down with designer, Sky Solbach and lead tester Patri McLaughlin to go behind the...

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Axel Mazella taking home another trophy from this years Defi!

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DUOTONE
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Family adventures are always the best!

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The Sun Pro Rashguard is crafted from premium materials and engineered for reliable UPF 50+ protection. It’s protection, designed to protect you against the elements....

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350 kiters....SO MANY!

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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 - Essaouira
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Essaouira
Essaouira

Essaouira provides the ultimate location for your kitesurfing holiday. It’s easy to travel to as there are many daily flights from Europe, it’s relatively cheap and there are a variety of conditions on your doorstep from a flat water lagoon to world class waves. There is everything on hand without the need of a car. You’ll find no shortage of...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Coconut Bay Beach Resort
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Coconut Bay Beach Resort
Coconut Bay Beach Resort

Coconut Bay Resort is your tropical gateway along the exotic southern coast of St. Lucia! Just a stone's throw away from the international airport, this stretch of sandy beach is more than just a holiday destination, especially for kiteboarders and wingsurfers. Imagine stepping off the plane, and within 45 minutes, you're gearing up to get on the water. Whether you're...

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.

Be-Rad Watersports

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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 - Front Loop
Kitesurfing Technique - Front Loop
Front Loop

Guaranteed to spice up ones armoury, the front loop is the base move for so many kiting tricks, that it be often regarded with awe and fear. Perhaps because it looks so smooth, and some how un-dangly, it seems to scare prospective freshers away, who then seem intent on focusing all their efforts on the back loop. Well fear ye...

Kitesurfing Technique - Strapless Heel to Toe Carve
Kitesurfing Technique - Strapless Heel to Toe Carve
Strapless Heel to Toe Carve

Carving a surfboard successfully, throwing up a wall of water and exiting with speed feels absolutely divine. It is the basic building block for all things wave riding. And once you are confident changing from edge to edge, or rather rail to rail and throwing the kite about, you’ll soon be ready to challenge waves that once seemed intimidating. All...

Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Front Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Front Loop Transition
One Foot Front Loop Transition

This move is a bit of a classic from the archives. Reminiscent of huge four line kites, powered up with the bar wedged against the knot of the oh so effective trim strap, solid no flex mutant strapped onto your feet whilst aimlessly trying to snap your ankles, all the while hoping not to dump the kite lest you need...

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.

Cabrinha

United States

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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 - ION Products Seek Select Front Zip 4/3mm 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Select Front Zip 4/3mm 2026
ION Products Seek Select Front Zip

The Seek Select 4/3 Front Zip sits right at the top of the ION wetsuit range, bringing flagship materials and construction to offer a lighter, more flexible suit. This is the suit you reach for when winter starts to loosen its grip, but the water is still far from warm. Designed for spring and autumn sessions, it carries over the...

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 - Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 10m 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 10m 2026
Cabrinha Switchblade Apex

The Switchblade Apex takes one of the most iconic kites in the sport and gives it a serious performance upgrade for 2026. Built around the same proven five-strut platform, this version introduces a lighter, stiffer airframe using HT140 material in the leading edge. The result is a kite that retains the legendary stability of the Switchblade, but with a more...