Brace For Impact

We spend a fortune protecting our kiteboarding equipment, but sometimes we are rather less careful when it comes to protecting ourselves. Impact vests have come a long way, and with riders going higher, faster, and harder than ever, there is a strong argument for making one part of your everyday setup. We look at why protecting your upper body, particularly your ribs, matters, and check out some of the latest impact vests designed specifically for kiteboarding.

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Saipan
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Saipan
Saipan

Saipan is the second largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands chain, a U.S. territory located 120 miles North of Guam. It has year-round tropical temperatures, good wind from November through April, and a large, flat water lagoon along its western shore. Wind and Weather Sitting just north of the equator between the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Saipan...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cape Town
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cape Town
Cape Town

Frequented by some of the planets top kitesurfers and home to the scintillating Red Bull King of the Air, Blouberg in Cape Town cannot fail to express through action just what an incredible place it is. It is infamous for its strong & reliable wind from December through to February. The shoulder months of November and March are often also...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Hel Peninsula
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Hel Peninsula
Hel Peninsula

Hel Peninsula consists of one of the biggest beginner-friendly lagoons around Poland. The shallow (waist deep) lagoon stretches from 500 to 1000m across the entire Peninsula. Clearwater, sandy bottom, no reefs, no significant tides changes, no sharks spottings and lot of space make this place perfect for beginners and intermediate riders. Additionally, the positive, laid-back vibe and nearby accommodation at...

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Kitesurfing Technique - Getting Out, Over and Through the White Water on a Surfboard
Kitesurfing Technique - Getting Out, Over and Through the White Water on a Surfboard
Getting Out, Over and Through the White Water on a Surfboard

Enjoying the waves, especially if you are strapless, also entails the often tricky challenge of first getting out over the foamy stuff and steeper walls. Once you’re confident at this, you’ll be able to relax, which in turn will make it simpler, you’ll save a load of body dragging back to the beach to retrieve your board and you’ll have...

Kitesurfing Technique - Learning to Loop Part 5 - Jump Transition Down Loop Part 1
Kitesurfing Technique - Learning to Loop Part 5 - Jump Transition Down Loop Part 1
Learning to Loop Part 5 - Jump Transition Down Loop Part 1

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Kitesurfing Technique - Nose Grab Jump
Kitesurfing Technique - Nose Grab Jump
Nose Grab Jump

Jump variations and grabs are always welcome as they add something to the most fundamental of moves without, hopefully, the need to hammer your self too much in the process. It’s always a joy to see someone boosting and banging out numerous different grabs, making each jump different and the whole performance more pleasing to the eye. This time around...

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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 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027
DUOTONE Dice SLS

The DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027 is a performance crossover kite developed for riders who divide their time between freestyle, loops, freeride and wave sessions. Its core character is intended to be fast and reactive, with the structure and canopy control needed for powered tricks as well as the stability required when the rider moves towards the kite on a wave....

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition 2027
DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition

The DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition 2027 is a limited-production version of the forthcoming Evo SLS platform, combining an all-round performance brief with a colour and graphic treatment influenced by the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric. DUOTONE positions it for progressive riders spanning freeride, Big Air, hooked and unhooked freestyle, looping and occasional wave use. Production is limited to 300 kites,...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027
DUOTONE Evo D/LAB

The DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027 is a premium three-strut inflatable kite designed as a high-performance all-rounder for freeride, big air, freestyle and wave sessions. It is aimed at experienced and ambitious riders who want one responsive platform across several disciplines rather than a narrowly specialised kite. DUOTONE positions this D/LAB version at the top of the Evo range, combining a...