Beyond Big Air

Kiteboarding has never been just one thing. Yet right now, it feels like we are in danger of forgetting that. In chasing progression, numbers and extremes, the sport has narrowed its focus, even though its greatest strength has always been versatility. This is a reminder of where kiteboarding came from, where it has been, and why its future depends on embracing everything it allows us to do on the water.

Kitesurfing News

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The Rebel D/LAB 2026 - all you need to know.

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CORE
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Introducing the Harlem Flow — a high-performance 3-strut wave kite built for precision, drift, and total control. Designed by Ralf Groesel and Aaron Hadlow, the...

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The Duotone Neo D/LAB, the pinnacle of wave kite innovation and performance. Engineered with cutting-edge Aluula D/TX and Trinity TX materials, this kite represents 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 - Tigertail Beach, Florida
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Tigertail Beach, Florida
Tigertail Beach, Florida

Tigertail Beach is a beautiful, white-sand beach on Florida’s Marco Island (on the Sunshine State’s west coast). It’s a unique spot, and you can kite its flat-water lagoon or easily walk across a thin strip of beach separating the lagoon from the gulf and kite the surf and chop in the Gulf of Mexico. However, it is a bit of...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Sao Miguel Do Gostoso

Sao Miguel Do Gostoso is a kitesurfing paradise yet to be known by many. Imagine the best wind conditions in Brazil but without the crowds. Enjoy the adventure of northeast Brazil, a quiet and safe region full of like-minded good people. Hundreds of kilometres of wild beaches and dunes to travel with your buggy, epic downwinders, lagoons, waves, and more....

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Fuerteventura
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura might sound already familiar to you. It has been home of the World Kiteboarding Freestyle World Tour for many years and place for many brands of the industry to test their gear or make their annual meetings. Fuerte is one of the 7 Canary Islands, geographically part of the African continent, this Spanish island is located in the middle...

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.

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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 - Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition
Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition

There are literally hundreds of ways to turn around in kiting. The trusty transition can be anything from a cooling sit down to a multi-rotational kite looping mishmash and anything in between. The good news is we have plenty to challenge us and no excuses not to add another one to our repertoire. Today it's the boned inverted back roll...

Kitesurfing Technique - S-Bend Pass
Kitesurfing Technique - S-Bend Pass
S-Bend Pass

The S-Bend Pass, or aggressively popped front loop pass, is your next stage on from landing blind. It’s a blind judge tagged onto the end of an S-Bend in much the same way that blind is tagged onto an S-Bend. Herein lies the secret, as once again you’ll be tying together two moves that you can hopefully/presumably already land, as...

Kitesurfing Technique - Learning to Loop Part 2 - Toe to Heel Downloop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Learning to Loop Part 2 - Toe to Heel Downloop Transition
Learning to Loop Part 2 - Toe to Heel Downloop Transition

If you've joined the ranks of under-turners and downloopers from our Learning to Loop #1, it's time to build more confidence, practise more, get more comfortable, and while you're at it, add another string to your bow. This time around, it's a veritable killer combo. Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to marry a toe to heel carve...

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

The Duotone Whip D/LAB has established itself as a premier choice for athletes seeking a high-performance board tailored for small wave and strapless freestyle riding. Renowned as a favorite among riders over the years, this board is part of the premium D/LAB (Duotone Laboratory) line, designed with cutting-edge technology for those who refuse to settle for anything less than the...

Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Spectre Kite Harness 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Spectre Kite Harness 2026
ION Products Spectre Kite Harness

The Spectre Kite Harness for men represents a significant advancement in harness technology, showcasing ION's commitment to innovation and performance. This next-generation harness is designed with the serious rider in mind, offering features that cater to both comfort and competitive edge. One of the standout features of the Spectre harness is its fully carbon shell, ION's first of its kind....