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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Jamie Overbeek making history!

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This POV has got us feeling dizzy!

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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 - 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 - Ulcinj
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Ulcinj
Ulcinj

Montenegro is situated in the south of the Adriatic and is an extraordinary place. It offers an abundance of beauty, beaches, crystal clear lakes, the sea and incredible scenic mountains. In the mornings, you can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin mountains. Ulcinj...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Palanga
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Palanga
Palanga

On the west coast of Lithuania lies Palanga, a popular spot on the Baltic Sea for kiteboarding, landboarding, SUPing and surfing. Eighteen kilometres long and up to 300 meters wide of sandy beaches, it is the busiest summer resort in Lithuania. The conditions can be pretty choppy and wavey, especially if the wind blows from the west, northwest or southwest...

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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Constantly Kiting

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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.

Lee Harvey

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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 - Surfboard Fin First to Toeside 180
Kitesurfing Technique - Surfboard Fin First to Toeside 180
Surfboard Fin First to Toeside 180

Apologies to those of you starved of strapless and surfboard technique, but at last something for some light wind fun. Here we’ve got a move that is a challenge on it’s own and once mastered can be added onto a few other more difficult tricks as a fancy ending!!! For the moment though let’s get our head around what is...

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

Some time ago back in the annals of history, or issue 2 to be precise, we looked at how to slide the board from heelside to toeside. Probably one of the first tasty moves any of us learnt. Now it’s time to take the Lucky Luke step even further and actually pop to toeside, which could also be your first...

Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Jump
Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Jump
One Foot Jump

We are sometimes prone to bang on about what attracts most people to kitesurfing. Airtime has always been very near the top of the list for most people, and even those who only dreamt of jumping generally end up realising their dream. On a recent trip to Venezuela it was hard not to notice a jolly nice chap who bore...

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 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 - ION Products Seek Select Hood Front Zip 5.5/4.5 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Select Hood Front Zip 5.5/4.5 2026
ION Products Seek Select Hood Front Zip

The Seek Select 5.5/4.5 Hood Front Zip sits right at the top of the ION wetsuit range, and it feels every bit the flagship model the moment you put it on. This is a premium cold water suit. The recycled inner jersey adds some welcome eco credentials, while the generous graphene warmth lining runs through the legs, chest and back,...

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...