GKA X WOO Big Air Challenge

The second edition of the GKA Kite World Tour Big Air Challenge in collaboration with WOO Sports delivered huge airtime and a stack of personal bests along the windy beaches of South Africa’s Western Cape from January 17 to 24, 2026. The event set a series of new records and highlighted the explosive growth of team-based big air competition in our sport.

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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 - Loissin
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Loissin
Loissin

The area around Greifswald is beautiful and expansive, yet it remains relatively undiscovered by tourists. Greifswalder Bay is a large bay with no currents and offers several excellent kitesurfing spots. It is ideal for training and foiling, as long as you avoid the shallow water, and typically not too crowded. Kitesurfing here is not dependent on tides, and you'll be...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Jeddah
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Jeddah
Jeddah

Jeddah is located by the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia; which is one of the top destinations for Scuba Divers worldwide. As you may know, Jeddah is a 'commercial hub' and gateway for pilgrimages to Islamic holy cities like Mecca and Medina. Jeddah has consistent wind all year round. kitesurfing next to mangrove trees and super flat waters, it really is a dream come...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Fortaleza
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Fortaleza
Fortaleza

Visit Brazil if you’re crazy about kitesurfing and can't get enough. Brazil offers a great and diverse selection of spots and consistent winds. In the small villages, you will find only fishermen and kitesurfers, so it’s easy to say that  “eat, sleep, kite repeat” applies pretty well for a Brazilian kitesurfing holiday. It’s hard not to forget about the rest...

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 - Stance
Kitesurfing Technique - Stance
Stance

Stance, body position, posture: the way in which we hold ourselves on the board is the ultimate foundation, principle numero uno, THE fundamental of everything that we try and achieve in kitesurfing. From the outset of getting up on the board, rocking upwind, resisting for take-off, popping, getting out through the lumpy stuff and anything else which requires you to...

Kitesurfing Technique - Chicken Gybe Part 1
Kitesurfing Technique - Chicken Gybe Part 1
Chicken Gybe Part 1

The Chicken gybe is often used but rarely celebrated. It serves surfboard riders well as a method of changing direction quickly when time, space or both are limited. The chicken gybe is particularly useful if you are yet to master the tack as it will enable you to turn on a dime and not loose ground down wind. That said,...

Kitesurfing Technique - Board Rescue - How to Carry a Board
Kitesurfing Technique - Board Rescue - How to Carry a Board
Board Rescue - How to Carry a Board

We've all been there. You spot a fellow kiter body dragging far downwind of their board, which just so happens to be near you. You go to do your good neighbourly deed, and then it all goes Pete Tong. You manage to pick up the board, but you can't ride, or at worst, you start riding and then crash your...

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 Rebel SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2026
DUOTONE Rebel SLS

The Duotone Rebel SLS 2026 is crafted for those who pursue high-performance freeride and big air kiteboarding. Known as Strong Light Superior (SLS), this kite empowers ambitious riders to push their limits and enhance their performance without compromise. With its innovative design and advanced materials, it delivers explosive lift, remarkable hangtime, and responsive control, making it the ideal choice for...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Provoke 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Provoke 2026
DUOTONE Provoke

The Duotone Provoke is a remarkable strapless freestyle board that stands out in the high-performance category, specifically designed for riders who seek excellence in their craft. With its innovative features and dedicated construction, the Provoke is engineered to provide an extraordinary riding experience. At the heart of the Provoke’s design is its parallel outline combined with a medium rocker, which...

Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Men 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Men 2026
ION Products Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Men

The ION Seek Core 4/3 Front Zip is a reliable, flexible wetsuit that delivers warmth, comfort, and performance at a really fair price. Unboxing the wetsuit, I was surprised at how soft it was. Built entirely neoprene-free, it uses natural rubber sourced from oyster shell powder, soybean oil, and eco-carbon black, making it a genuinely sustainable choice without compromising on...