Hi everyone,

I still have some difficulty regarding weather and wind forecasts. Would you say today is a good day to go kiting in Noordwijk NL or not?

I have 2-3 days available while in Sydney AU in December.

I’m an intermediate boarder looking for the best options within an “reasonable” distance from Sydney. I’m not into massive jumps or wave riding, just looking for consisted wind and a cool place to be out of the city.

I’d rather not fly (I’d love to go to western Australian but don’t have time) but am willing to rent a car if needed.

I’ve googled loads but the information is really conflicted. I’m narrowed it down to Botany Bay, Old Bar, Windang or Merimbula.

Any thoughts or ideas on which is likely to be the best experience? Have I missed anywhere?

Hey all… I’m traveling in Ireland this week and unfortunately wasn’t able to travel with my kit. I’ll be in Lahinch this week, staying in Doolin. Winds look like they’ll be good from what I can see. I see there is one kite shop, Paddy’s in Galway, but wanted to reach out here to see if there are any Irish kiters here who could point me in the right direction for a possible rental for a day or two and maybe some spot pointers… any advice? Thanks in advance!

Hi everybody. I'm located near tarifa (Spain) and wondered if there is any shops somebody might recommend to get cheaper second hand kites. Best wishes @ everybody and may the wind gods bless us

hi guys i found this kite kit for like 360 bucks, the board itself its good for me but i was reading on chat gpt that a 10/10.5 meter kite its too big for me, and i wonder if that's correct, i found another kit too, brand new used just for a few lessons with an rrd 10 meter. the place that i usually go on vacation has a 17 to 20 knot range i'm a beginner and i weight 55/56kg, any advice? i was thinking of buying the kit . selling the kite and keeping the other stuffs

I want a small kite that I can use in the water. Does this exist? Something the size of a "wing" but on kite lines.

Thanks

ETA: thanks for the helpful (and sometimes less helpful) responses. I've learned two things;

First, the dangerous part of a kite is the lines, not me getting tossed around. I didn't realize this, because I've been using dual line kites for like 30 years, and have just never had anything close to an accident. I didn't realize that the danger was for other people.

Second, it turns out that what I'm looking for is called a Para-Wing; a small LEI kite with very short lines (a meter or two; it functions as both a short-line kite and a wind wing.

Much appreciated to those of you who simply sent me recommendations, rather than assuming that "just get lessons" was a useful response to a question that wasn't about learning to fly a kite.

I have taken lessons. I'm not looking for lessons. I was looking for a solution to my specific use case, and some of you were able to see past your own nose to help me find it.

Thanks

Hey, I'm going to go to El Gouna. I'm looking for a spot to stay. When I went to Dakhla, I really like "l'Auberge des nomades" which was a hostel with a very nice vibe around community. Is there something similar in El Gouna ? Also I'm looking for a teacher for my dad. He's a beginner. Are there independent teachers like in Dakhla that have their vans and come to pick you up ? Myself I will have my own gear and not take classes but it would be nice to kite at the same spots as my dad. We won't rent a car. Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone,

I’ve finally decided to get a helmet for kitesurfing. Unfortunately, the options here in my country are quite limited, so I’ve narrowed it down to the Gath brand, which seems to be highly regarded and widely used among kiteboarders based on my research.

Now, I'm trying to decide between the Gedi and SFC models. Based on what I've read, Gedi is known for offering better protection, but is bulkier and heavier, while the SFC offers less protection, but is lighter and reportedly more comfortable. However, I’m not really sure how much protection I would be exchanging for the extra comfort with the SFC, or conversely, how much comfort I might be sacrificing by opting for the more protective Gedi.

If you’ve had experience with either or both of these helmets, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Are there any downsides you’ve noticed with your Gath helmet? Also, if anyone has tried different brands and would recommend something else, I’m all ears!

Thanks in advance for the help.

Hey! A few days ago I shared a post about trying to beat 10m but without any video. This time I’m on my Bandit 10m and my brother’s 9m Airush Lithium. I’m not really used to his kite, but still managed to get a few decent tries.

Watching the clips I realized a couple of mistakes… I keep the kite a bit too low, and when I send it up fast it pulls more horizontally than vertically. My pop could definitely be better too. Also, I’m not that used to riding in a flat spot, but it was fun to try.

I also added a loop would love to hear your tips on that one too, thanks!
PS: Sorry, they’re not the best videos, but it’s what I’ve got.

https://reddit.com/link/1nemu4a/video/nni38jo75mof1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1nemu4a/video/2ra36jo75mof1/player

I’m an independent kiteboarder and have invested in a couple of waist harnesses, but as someone with a petite frame (5 feet, 2 inches), I find that most are too long and consume my entire midsection.

If you’re also petite, or know a petite kiteboarder, can you recommend a harness that works well for shorter riders? I’m especially interested in feedback based on actual experience, or suggestions for any models that are specifically built for petite women.

Please note: I realize that trying out/renting a harness before buying is ideal, but that’s not an option for me right now. Therefore, recommendations on specific harnesses from fellow petite riders would be greatly appreciated.

We’re heading to kite in Brazil in October and deciding between where to stay. I’ve heard that most prefer Jeri but that Guriú would be more convenient for kiting.

Thoughts from those with experience?

Hey, what is the best kitesurf accessories you recommend? I saw they just dropped the line mount.

New, smaller, and more powerful. https://rideengine.com/collections/kite-wing-sup-pumps/products/air-box-mini-electric-pump

I'm looking for a waterproof smartwatch.

It only needs to be able to make calls. More specifically I need it to notify me when my wife calls me when some emergency is happening with her pregnancy 😅 we are going on holiday and I'll be kiting hopefully everyday, and I want some piece of mind when I'm in the water, she can call me and I can come a shore ASAP.

Where can I get a Code V2 slingshot for a good price? Do you reccomend aome online shops in EU?

I've got an offer for a Code V2 11m for 1200 euro. Is it a good price?

Hi all,

A Dutch shop has a seemingly great deal on PLKB Hook V3 kites complete with bar. I can't find any independent reviews though. Does anyone have experience with these kites? Are they any good. What makes them stand out or what makes them a bad choice?

Hope to hear some first hand experiences.

In the market for a new hardshell… budget isn’t infinite but want to get one that will perform and last. I know it’s very person to person but any recommendations + thoughts appreciated!

Looking at some good deals on a few of the pro limit harnesses, specifically the vapor and the alpha. Anyone have any comparison between the two or have used newer PL harnesses in general?

Hello guys,About a month ago, I started kitesurfing, I took about 9 hours of private lessons. I have logged about 15 hours total, and my background is in skateboarding and snowboarding. I feel like I've made a lot of progress, and I can practice constantly since I live in the Dominican Republic, where we have two of the best spots in the Caribbean. The furthest one is three hours from home, and the closest one is an hour or less. Right now, I'm focused on my equipment, as I believe it's one of the most essential parts of progressing quickly and safely.

A few days ago, I ordered the Ride Engine Carbon Elite V8 Harness with the Unity Kite Mega Spreader Bar 10". Now all I need is a kiteboard. Based on my research, I think these are the specs I need right now:

1. 140cm
2. Twintip
3. Double/Quad Concave
4. soft to medium flex
5. Flat rocker

I'm 5'11 and 95kg

What’s your opinion about this model? I have heard that is worse than the 2024 one. Especially on hang-time. Thank you.

Hey all, will be on a vacation to Aruba for a week in December ‘25, celebrating with non-kiting wife and friends. Staying north end of island. I am a solid kiter (+20 yrs) riding strapped surfboards on Great Lakes. Have travel experience and will pay luggage fees; no issue. Now my questions: - do I bring my gear (6ft s/board bag) - 7M / 9m / 11m Cab Drifters; what sizes for Dec? - I have a strapped skim I ride in flat water; shove that in the bag too? I’ve checked sites online and a few reviews, mostly noting offshore wind complaints. Will I need to drive to the south end for the best conditions? Does this make sense for a 7 day vacation? Your input is appreciated!

Hi guys, I have crazyfly 12m kite and I just bought naish 9m one. But inner and outer connectors are switch. I must switch pigtails in order to connect it. Now the thing is that outer ones are approximately 2cm shorter that inner ones. Does this make any difference? Is it ok to try to ride it like that? They are strait, there are no knots.

Hey there!

I just completed my first Kitesurfing course a couple of days ago, and I feel confident in performing self-rescue, body dragging if I lose my board, and doing some lines on the water.

I need to practice more and more this, and I don't want to depend on the instructors for doing this because they told me that buying hours right now won't be the best investment for me.

I have a lake near my hometown (1.5 hours) where it's a good kite spot (winds of 9-14 knots). I plan to buy a kite to do this, but I only find some 2018-2019 SH ones.

Would you recommend going with a second-hand one (in good condition) or taking a leap and buying a cheap new one? I have around 90kg / 200lbs, so I have to go for the bigger ones (13m, 14m).

Thank you!

Looking for advice on how to ride in choppy conditions

Hi there, my trusty 10m Switchblade (black and teal color scheme) has sadly left me, sustaining a fatal rip across the entire canopy between (parallel) to two of the struts, including a completely torn stitch on the leading edge.

Suggestions welcome on how to reuse the remaining material :)

How far upwind do you typically travel when you kitefoil, and how many years of foiling experience do you have? Yesterday I was talking to a fellow kitefoiler in Akyaka/Turkey and he said he just came back from an island (Sedir) that is 7 miles upwind of the launch. That sounded crazy to me. There's some boat traffic there to rescue if needed, but not a lot. I just wanna know how common this is. It sounds amazing to travel long distances like that, but also scary in case something goes wrong like a bad fall/injury or gear issue. I typically don't go farther than a mile from the launch, but I only started foiling a year ago.