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How to Store & Transport Your Kite 2026 — Care Guide
01 -- CRITERIA What to Look For UV Main threat to kite fabric 50-70% Humidity risk zone 3-6 Storage locations to avoid 2026 Season durability target Your kite is an investment--whether you're flying a Duotone Evo SLS 2026 or a Cabrinha Nitro Apex 2026, proper storage and transport will add years to its lifes...
Kite Bag Guide 2026 — Best Travel Bags for Kitesurfers
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kite Bag Guide 2026 — Best Travel Bags for Kite… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing A proper kite bag isn't just convenience—it's insurance for gear that costs thousands. We've seen too many riders arrive at the beach with creased battens and punctured bladders because...
Cabrinha Switchblade 2026 — All-Round Kite Review
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Cabrinha Switchblade 2026 — All-Round Kite Review Buying Guide · Kitesurfing The Cabrinha Switchblade Apex 2026 does what most all-rounders promise but rarely deliver: it stays predictable and smooth whether you're riding light Tarifa mornings or solid Atlantic...
How to Choose a Kite Size 2026 — Complete Sizing Guide
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › How to Choose a Kite Size 2026 — Complete Sizin… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Kite size is everything in kitesurfing. Pick the wrong one and you're either struggling to get going or fighting for control. We'll walk you through the three numbers that matter: your ...
Duotone Mono 2026 — Light Wind Kite Review
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Duotone Mono 2026 — Light Wind Kite Review Buying Guide · Kitesurfing The Duotone Mono 2026 is the single-strut kite we've shipped to more beginners than any other since 2003. Duotone redesigned the bridle this year to pull power below 10 knots—exactly when you...
Windsurf Foil Guide 2026 — Beginner to Advanced
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Windsurf Foil Guide 2026 — Beginner to Advanced Spot Guide · Windsurf Windsurf foils have changed everything since 2018. You can now fly in 8–12 knots instead of sitting on the beach, and the learning curve from shaky first goes to smooth gliding is genuinely addi...
Best Kite Foil Boards 2026 — Hydrofoil Kitesurfing Guide
Home › Blog › E-Foil › Best Kite Foil Boards 2026 — Hydrofoil Kitesurf… Buying Guide · E-Foil A kite foil board isn't just another plank—it's your ticket to riding in winds your mates can't touch. We'll show you what separates a proper foil setup from the rest, and how to pick one that ma...
Kite Bar & Line Length Guide 2026 — How to Choose
01 -- CRITERIA What to Look For 17-24m Standard bar lengths 7-17 Kite size range (m) 3 Core bar types 2026 Latest season Choosing the right kite bar line length isn't just about matching numbers--it's about control, feel, and how your kite responds in real conditions. I've been riding for 20 years, and the b...
Duotone Neo SLS 2026 — Review & Buyer's Guide
Duotone Neo SLS 2026 ⭑ Top Pick Sizes: 9-17m Wind: 10-24 kts Build: SLS Canopy The Duotone Neo SLS 2026 is a freestyle-focused all-rounder that rewards precise bar control and tricks with crisp response and forgiving relaunch. SLS construction gives you durability and consistent ha...
Women's Kitesurfing Gear Guide 2026 — Top Picks for Women
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Women's Kitesurfing Gear Guide 2026 — Top Picks… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Women's kitesurfing kit isn't a shrunk men's quiver—it's built for how your body actually moves. We'll walk you through picking the right kite, board, and wetsuit for 2026, plus the thr...
Duotone Dice SLS 2026 — Freestyle Kite Review
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Duotone Dice SLS 2026 — Freestyle Kite Review Buying Guide · Kitesurfing The Duotone Dice SLS 2026 is built for riders who want freestyle tricks and all-around control without fiddling with kite feel. We've watched it work on flat-water lakes across Europe, and...
Kitesurfing Tenerife — El Médano Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Tenerife — El Médano Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing El Médano on Tenerife's south coast is a trade wind factory—we've been sending riders there for over 20 years. This guide tells you what kite sizes to pack, when to go, and why you'll b...
Kitesurfing Cabarete Dominican Republic — Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Cabarete Dominican Republic — Guide… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Cabarete's trade winds hit 15–25 knots from November through March, making it one of the most locked-in kitesurfing destinations on Earth. We've shipped dozens of kites to riders headin...
Cabrinha Apollo 2026 — Big Air Kite Review
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Cabrinha Apollo 2026 — Big Air Kite Review Buying Guide · Kitesurfing The Cabrinha Apollo 2026 is built for one thing: getting you higher. We've watched riders from Cabo to Cape Town dial this kite in light wind, and the 2026 refinements make it sharper than ev...
Best Wing Foiling Spots in Europe 2026 — Top 10 Destinations
Home › Blog › Wing Foil › Best Wing Foiling Spots in Europe 2026 — Top 10… Beginner Guide · Wing Foil Europe's wing foiling scene has exploded since 2023, and 2026 is the year to stop watching clips and actually ride them. We've tracked real conditions and rider feedback across ten destin...
ION Spectre Kite Harness Men 2026 — Full Review
Home › Blog › Harnesses › ION Spectre Kite Harness Men 2026 — Full Review Buying Guide · Harnesses The 2026 ION Spectre is a full-carbon beast built for riders who chase big airs and demand instant power transfer. We've tested it since launch, and the weight savings are real. Here's what ...
Kitesurfing Leucate France — Spot & Wind Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Leucate France — Spot & Wind Guide … Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Leucate isn't just another Mediterranean spot—it's where France's thermal winds meet a protected lagoon, giving you consistent 12–22 knot wind and rideable water April to October. We'll...
Cabrinha XCaliber 2026 — Race Foil Kite Review
Home › Blog › E-Foil › Cabrinha XCaliber 2026 — Race Foil Kite Review Buying Guide · E-Foil The Cabrinha XCaliber 2026 is a race foil kite, not an e-foil board—it's wind-powered, designed for competitive kitesurfing on hydrofoils in 12–24 knots. Let's cut through the confusion and explain...
How to Choose Wetsuit Gloves, Booties & Hood — Cold Water Guide
Home › Blog › Wetsuits › How to Choose Wetsuit Gloves, Booties & Hood — … Buying Guide · Wetsuits Cold water doesn't care how good your technique is. You need gloves, booties, and a hood that work together—not just keep you warm, but let you move. We'll show you how to match thickness, na...
Kitesurfing Zadar Croatia — Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Zadar Croatia — Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Zadar's Adriatic coast is Croatia's quietest kitesurfing gem. Thermal winds, warm shallow bays, and zero crowds make it perfect for May–September riding. Here's how to dial in the spot and p...