Kitesurfing Readers Awards 2020
Best Kitesurfing Brand of 2020
The biggest award in the industry that all the major brands want to win, 2020 saw plenty of awesome products hit the market, but who made the best kites and boards out there? Which brand gave you the most pleasure on the water in one of the strangest years in history? Who was pumping out the best content amidst the...
Best Male Kitesurfer of 2020
In a year that saw many pro riders suddenly become fitness guru's on Instagram, this is a tough one. With just a handful of competitions and the KOTA arguably being the highlight, a lot of the riders didn't have their usual platform to showcase their skills. Who deserves to be the rider of the year? In your eyes, who entertained...
Best Female Kitesurfer of 2020
The women struggled with a lack of competition just as much as the men this year, with many of them turning to social media to fill the void. Who kept your kitesurfing stoke alive during the tough times we all had to endure? Who do you think deserves to take the prize?
Best Kite Manufacturer of 2020
Who made the best kites in 2020? Consider not just your favourite kite and how it flies, but the build quality, number of designs, and the brand's ethos. Did anyone out there make anything truly innovative that piqued your interest or elevated your sessions? An incredible kite can a good kite session great, which we all needed this year. Who...
Best Board Manufacturer of 2020
If there is one thing that can make or break your session, it is your board. It could be that you loved the hydrofoils, or maybe the surfboards got you the best waves of your life, or perhaps this brand just made some of the best twin tips around. Which brand had the best range, the best construction, and the...
Best Kitesurfing Accessories Brand of 2020
We all needed the essentials this year more than ever as kiting holidays got cancelled and we found ourselves on the hunt for new neoprene to get the most out of our local spots. A good harness and wetsuit can make or break every session. Who kept you warm in 2020? Which brand made the best harnesses that ensured you...
Best Kitesurfing Vlogger of 2020
In a year that saw the kitesurfing vlog explode in terms of views, it's time to recognise the guys and girls who put the most effort into the format. Did your favourite kitesurfing vlogger make the cut? We took the shortlist based on the number of likes on our website and the quality of the content. Who will get your...
Best Kitesurfing Video of 2020
Perhaps the most important award of this year, we consumed more kite media than ever in a period that saw many kiters locked down and unable to hit the beach. Equally, it was difficult for the brands and riders to get to the locations they usually would for shooting. However, you can never discount the ingenuity of kiters to come...