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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This trip stayed with the girls. It changed the way they think about comfort, happiness, and what actually matters. The kind of journey that strips...

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17 hours ago

Cape Town bliss...

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DUOTONE
23 hours ago

'I believe the Vortex V2 can give you the confidence, and take away your fear'

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2 days ago

10 years into competing in the Formula Kite class, and over 12 years of kite racing. Daniela has witnessed first hand as this sport progressed....

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2 days ago

Creating amazing long lasting memories

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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 - Anapa
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Anapa
Anapa

Maybe a place that is not at the top of most kiters visit lists, Russia has some amazing kiteboarding gems.  Russia is a huge country with a vast border and different seas so for this guide we will spotlight Anapa.  Blagoveshenskaya or Blaga for short is the most famous of kite spots in Russia and is situated on the Black...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rottnest Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island

Why Visit Rottnest Island sits off the west coast of Perth, visible on the horizon on most days; it's a mere 18km from the mainland. Steeped in history, it is now a protected nature reserve, accessible by private boat or two ferry companies that operate daily trips to the island. Home to white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Geraldton
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Geraldton
Geraldton

Geraldton is a port city about 6 hours north of Perth; it’s long been a favourite with windsurfers due to the consistent wind conditions during the summer season. Now kiters are starting to venture North and enjoy the strong winds and amazing waves that grace this stretch of coastline. With plenty of places to kite in the area you’ll never...

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.

Kitezone Bubista

Cape Verde

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Ultrakites

Argentina

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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.

Willem Hooft

Netherlands

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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 - KGB
Kitesurfing Technique - KGB
KGB

The KGB is the next step on from a back to blind with an air pass. Much like the excitement of a Blind Judge 3, the add on is the final 180 of rotation so that you land heel side, therefore completing the move. It’ll have you laughing on the inside for weeks once you claim it, as that final...

Kitesurfing Technique - Riding Downwind
Kitesurfing Technique - Riding Downwind
Riding Downwind

There is no better place to start than the beginning, so what do we kiters mean by riding downwind? Simplest way to think of it is to imagine that you want to go from point A to point B. For theory’s sake, if you look at Pic 1 you can see that the kite school, Point A, is on a...

Kitesurfing Technique - Hoochie Glide - Hooked
Kitesurfing Technique - Hoochie Glide - Hooked
Hoochie Glide - Hooked

This is a fun addition to anyone’s popping arsenal. It used to be a very wakestyle move back in the day as it definitely comes from those masochists who ride behind boats. The beauty with kiting’s very own Hoochie Glide is that you can learn it with support from the kite, so there’s no need to book the osteopath for...

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.

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 - 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 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 - 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...