The Interview - Matchu Lopes

For more than a decade, Matchu Lopes has been one of the defining figures in strapless kiteboarding. Alongside Airton Cozzolino and Mitu Monteiro, he helped turn a small Cape Verdean scene into a global movement, pushing surfboard riding to the very front of the sport. Now based on Boa Vista, where he runs a Duotone Pro Centre and spends more time at home, Matchu reflects on the journey that took him from a small island to the world stage, and why wave riding still means everything.

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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 - Soma Bay
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Soma Bay
Soma Bay

Egypt provides a phenomenal playground with consistently windy conditions for 75% of the year. The warm, dry African winds pass through the desert to offer an enjoyable hairdryer type breeze as you cruise over the Red Sea crystal clear. The water is flat, turquoise and great for freestyle. It is a relatively short hop from Europe and is usually available...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - San Blas
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - San Blas
San Blas

The San Blas are 367 deserted islands located on the Caribbean side of Panama. The local Kuna Tribes inhabit only 10% of the islands. White sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters are waiting for you! Have a rest under one of the shady palm trees after an excellent kite session and get to know the locals and their unique...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Buen Hombre
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Buen Hombre
Buen Hombre

This is it, a surf style palm leaf bungalow on the beach.  Simplicity at it's finest. Sleeping to the sound of the waves and waking up to the view of the turquoise water. One of the best places in the world for kitesurfing is the Dominican Republic, especially the flat water lagoon paradise in Buen Hombre. Buen Hombre is a hidden...

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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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 - 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 - Hand Wash Back Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Hand Wash Back Loop Transition
Hand Wash Back Loop Transition

We’ve had a bit of demand for this one. There’s probably another name for it, maybe a hand drag BLT or some such, but we’ll keep real to our windsurfing roots where the hand wash gybe was a firm favourite among some of our European neighbours, strap to strap of course but that’s another story and we digress. The idea...

Kitesurfing Technique - Back Roll Grab from Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Roll Grab from Toeside
Back Roll Grab from Toeside

A cheeky embellishment on a classic. Adding a tail grab to a sent back roll from toeside sums up the joys of kiting, so many possible variations to spice up any move. This is a great one to add to your armoury. You can bang it out in pretty much any conditions and it’ll keep your toeside foundations strong 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.

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

For 2026, the Moto Apex had a full redesign. This isn’t just a tweak; the kite has been reworked with a higher aspect ratio, a lighter airframe, a thinner leading edge, and a more refined bridle setup to push it further into the performance freeride category. Key to that is the use of HT140 material in the leading edge, combined...