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Relive the exciting Big Air Women's Finals featuring Francesca Maini, Zara Hoogenraad, Pippa van Iersel, and Nathalie Lambrecht. Subscribe to the GKA for more action!
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Introducing Eleveight's new Stellar Big Air twintip and XS V5 kite! The Stellar Debuts - Eleveight New Performance Twintip Made to shatter limits - The...
13 hours ago
This Installation Guide shows you how to replace the Quick Release on your North Navigator Pro Control System. You'll need the following items: Quick Release...
20 hours ago
NOW THAT'S HOW YOU INTRODUCE A NEW PRODUCT! FLYSURFER's brand-new one-strut kite offers a perfect balance between lightness and versatility! We had one goal in...
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Congratulations, Jaime Overbeek! What an amazing event!
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The Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour season opener in the Big Air discipline in France began with a bang when the Tramontana winds reached...
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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.
Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, and it’s an action-packed city with something for everyone. A true must see, with its beautiful natural landscapes and coastlines and, its shores are just a stone throw from the CBD. The range of coasts ensure there is an ideal spot for any possible wind direction and kiting discipline. Auckland is...
Paros
The Island of Paros has been growing in popularity over the years as more kitesurfers and windsurfers learn about the amazing wind conditions over July and August. With its authentic Greek cuisine, lively community and warm weather, there are very few reasons not to go! How to get to Paros Athens Airport is the main airport for international flights arriving...
Kremasti
If you're looking for a summer kitesurf destination with never ending wind, then Rhodes is the place to be. Kremasti is a very nice village in the north of the island which is not so touristic and where the IKO/VDWS licenced Air Riders Kite Pro Center is stocked with the latest North Kiteboarding gear. Going there is like visiting your kite family, the...
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.
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.
Nose Grab Down Loop Transition
This one’s a veritable beauty! A well-executed, high, tweaked nose grab is a relatively simple move, yet one which deserves its place as an honorable don of style. Adding a down-loop and converting this into a transition is win-win all the way. Although this is a transition, you’re best to think of it as a jump. You’re looking to get...
Popped Hooked Front Crail/Nose Grab
Making a move look good, especially for that Kodak moment to be frozen in time eternal is about sticking that extra tweak or grab in. With that in mind here our guide to a popped front roll with a Crail or Nose grab thrown into the mix for extra spice. The grab itself is done with the back hand reaching...
Board Off Varial with Handle
This really is a timeless classic. It adds some flair to a straight board off and brings back fond memories of the Space Monkeys generation and all their peers, spinning the board around tirelessly in competition the year before Martin et al went boom into freestyle:) A while back we covered the tail flip varial. Now we’ll go through the...
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.
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.
Ozone Vortex Ultra-X
The Vortex Ultra-X is a finely tuned powerhouse designed for thrill-seekers looking to elevate their twin-tip riding experience. Crafted for riders with an intermediate to pro level skill set, this kite promises an exhilarating ride with its big air performance capabilities. With a three-strut design enhanced by an Aluula airframe, the Vortex Ultra-X boasts exceptional stability and agility, setting it...
Naish Kiteboarding Skater
The Skater is a high-performance board designed to excel in a variety of conditions, catering to riders who are transitioning from a twin-tip to a surfboard. With its ultra-durable PVC wood sandwich construction, including a 3 mm PVC stance area and reinforced rails, this board is built to withstand tough conditions and hard landings. The board's outline offers superior load...
DUOTONE Neo Concept Blue
The products under the Concept Blue label represent the next step towards a sustainable future and form an integral part of the Save Our Playgrounds campaign. The Neo kite receives a sustainable upgrade for 2024 as Concept Blue introduces a more environmentally conscious approach, maintaining the expected performance levels while incorporating eco-friendly materials. Synonymous with excellence in wave-riding, the Neo...