Technique

Christian and Karine are getting up close and personal with terra firma this issue, with two moves that bring plenty of style to the shoreline. First up is the Foot Plant Transition, taking last issue’s beach bounce to boss level by ditching the board and planting your foot instead. Then it is time for the ultimate curtain call, the Tail Grab Board Off Dismount. Float down, board in hand, land gracefully, and casually stroll up the beach as if you meant it all along. Perhaps practise this one in private first!

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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...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Naxos Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Naxos Island
Naxos Island

Being the biggest island of Cyclades, Naxos offers many options to the traveller who wishes to explore a variety of activities during their holidays. You can start with hiking; keep in mind that mount Zas is 1000m high. If that is not enough, then how about some mountain biking? Plenty of countrysides to enjoy on your bike and a great...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Tarifa
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Tarifa
Tarifa

Tarifa is the most southern point in Europe, world widely known for having insane winds! If you are hoping to get very consistent wind, this is the place to go. There are loads of different spots that work depending on the wind direction. In Tarifa, you have a Levante that blows from the east and the Poniente that blows from...

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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 - Surf Board Duck Tack
Kitesurfing Technique - Surf Board Duck Tack
Surf Board Duck Tack

A few issues ago we took you through one variation of a directional tack, now its time for the other, the duck tack. If you wanted to compare the two the easiest way to appreciate the difference is to picture the way in which you turn. Previously we turned 180˚ by turning our head downwind and back. In the duck...

Kitesurfing Technique - Raley to Blind with Surface Pass
Kitesurfing Technique - Raley to Blind with Surface Pass
Raley to Blind with Surface Pass

This is a killer combo! As far as non-big air tricks go, landing an unhooked move to blind and surface passing out of it is the shizzle. What’s more, once you can throw it to blind like Andre Phillip, it’s just another way to land any trick, and a rocking way to build up to powered passes. The cherry on...

Kitesurfing Technique - Indy Front Down Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Indy Front Down Loop Transition
Indy Front Down Loop Transition

We’ve always been massive fans of transitions. There’s something hugely rewarding in making the simple act of changing direction into something more personal, different, showy, challenging and downright groovy. Who didn’t want to BLT as soon as a back loop was possible and who doesn’t love that moment of hang and weightlessness of an air gybe. So to continue the...

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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...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027
DUOTONE Neo SLS

The DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027 is the more performance-focused member of the Neo wave-kite family. It is designed for committed wave riders and progressive strapless-freestyle athletes who want faster steering, more immediate bar feedback and precise placement through critical sections. The kite retains the drift and stability associated with the Neo concept, but its Strong Light Superior construction gives it...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo 2027
DUOTONE Neo

The DUOTONE Neo 2027 is a wave and strapless-freestyle kite built around predictable handling, drift and smoothly delivered power. It is the more accessible Original-construction alternative to the sharper Neo SLS, with a stable character intended to let the rider concentrate on the wave rather than constantly manage the kite. DUOTONE presents the design for modern surf conditions, technical directional...