Kitesurfing Readers Awards 2019
Best Kitesurfing Brand of 2019
The biggest award that all the major brands want to win, 2019 saw plenty of amazing products hit the market, but who made the best kites and boards out there? Which brand had the best team and scored the most podiums and who was pumping out the best content for 2019?
Best Male Kitesurfer of 2019
Arguably the most exciting year in competitive kitesurfing that we have ever seen, with full race, strapless, park and freestyle tours taking riders all over the globe and events like King Of The Air stamping their authority in South Africa. Who did enough to get your vote though? We’ve taken the nominations from the top three riders across the event...
Best Female Kitesurfer of 2019
The women’s scene in our sport continues to go from strength to strength, the girls keep on getting better at shredding! From racing to park, freestyle to strapless and everything in between they have been representing this year! Who did enough to get your vote though? We’ve taken the nominations from the top three riders across the event spectrum and...
Best Kite Manufacturer of 2019
This is a simple one, who out there made the best kites in 2019, consider not just your favourite kite and how it flies, but the build quality, the number of designs and the ethos of the brand. Did anyone out there make anything truly innovative that resonated with you? A fantastic kite can make for an incredible kitesurfing session,...
Best Board Manufacturer of 2019
We all need a good kiteboard to enjoy our sessions, and this category covers them all, it could be you loved the hydrofoils, or maybe the surfboards supercharged your kiting, or perhaps they just made some of the best twin tips around. Which brand had the best range, the best construction and the most engaging shapes on the water? Who...
Best Kitesurfing Accessories Brand of 2019
We all need the essentials, a good harness and wetsuit can be the difference between a good session and a great session! Who kept you warm in 2019, which brand made the best harnesses that ensured you had total control and comfort every time you hit the water? Now is the time to show them some love and give them...
Best Kitesurfing Video of 2019
They bring joy to our day and a little ray of kitesurfing sunshine to dull moments in the office. We all love watching kite videos, from 30-second viral crash clips to full-length feature movies, who made the best video this year. We have taken the nominations based on the number of likes on our website, but which videographer gets your...
Best Kitesurfing Vlog of 2019
A brand-new category for 2019; more and more riders are putting together vlogs, so we decided to honour that with a unique award. These insights into kitesurfers lives can prove to be incredibly educational and entertaining, but who made the best one in 2019? We have taken the nominations based on the number of likes on our website, but who...