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Cabrinha Mantis 2026 — Wing Foiling Wing Review
Home › Blog › Wing Foil › Cabrinha Mantis 2026 — Wing Foiling Wing Review Beginner Guide · Wing Foil The 2026 Cabrinha Mantis refines what made the original a progression favourite—cleaner power, softer entry pressure, tighter frame tolerances. We'll walk you through the updates, who it s...
Kitesurfing Sicily — Best Spots & Wind Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Sicily — Best Spots & Wind Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Sicily's thermal winds run 12–22 knots reliably March through October, and the water stays warm enough to forget your winter wetsuit. We've shipped kites there since 2003, and every ri...
Kitesurfing Viana do Castelo — Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Viana do Castelo — Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Viana do Castelo isn't the crowded Algarve—it's windier, quieter, and the Atlantic swell never stops. We've shipped riders north for three years now, all reporting the same thing: consist...
Kitesurfing vs Windsurfing 2026 — Which Should You Choose?
Kitesurfing vs windsurfing 2026: compare learning curves, costs, gear, and rider profiles to discover which wind-powered water sport is right for you.
Kitesurfing Varberg Sweden — North Sea Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Varberg Sweden — North Sea Spot Gui… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Varberg's a quiet Swedish gem on the North Sea coast with reliable winds March to October and sheltered bays perfect for progression. We'll walk you through the zones, wind patterns, an...
What Is SUP Foiling? — Stand-Up Paddle Hydrofoil Explained
Home › Blog › SUP › What Is SUP Foiling? — Stand-Up Paddle Hydrofoi… Buying Guide · SUP SUP foiling lifts you clean above the water on a hydrofoil wing—no hull drag, no chop, just smooth speed. We'll walk you through how it works and why riders from flat-water spots to coastal zones are s...
How to Choose a Windsurf Fin — Size, Type & Material Guide
Home › Blog › Windsurf Boards › How to Choose a Windsurf Fin — Size, Type & Mat… Buying Guide · Windsurf Boards Your windsurf fin is the invisible engine—get the size wrong and you'll fight your board all session. We'll walk you through matching fin size to your board, weight, and riding ...
SUP Touring vs Surfing 2026 — How to Choose Your Board
Home › Blog › SUP › SUP Touring vs Surfing 2026 — How to Choose You… Buying Guide · SUP Touring and surfing SUPs look similar, but they're built for completely different water. Here's how to pick the right one for what you actually do. SS Surf-Store Team · 20+ years stocking...
SUP Touring vs Surfing Board 2026 — Which to Buy?
Home › Blog › SUP › SUP Touring vs Surfing Board 2026 — Which to Buy? Buying Guide · SUP Touring SUPs and surfing SUPs look similar at first glance, but they're engineered for completely different water. We'll break down the hull shapes, sizes, and real-world differences—so you pick the o...
Kitesurfing Taranto Puglia — Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Taranto Puglia — Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Taranto sits where two seas meet on Italy's Ionian coast, and it's one of Europe's best-kept kitesurfing secrets. We've sent dozens of riders here since 2003—thermal winds, flat-water bays,...
Kitesurfing Lanzarote — La Santa Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Lanzarote — La Santa Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing La Santa's been our home spot since 2003 — three zones, one bay, and trade winds that run 12–22 knots most of the year. Here's the kite size you actually need, which zone matches your l...
Tabou Da Curve 2026 — Wave Windsurf Board Review
Home › Blog › Windsurf Boards › Tabou Da Curve 2026 — Wave Windsurf Board Review Buying Guide · Windsurf Boards The Tabou Da Curve 2026 is a wave board built for riders who value instant feedback over forgiving ride. We've tracked what's changed from 2025, and it's sharper where it counts...
Tabou Rocket 2026 — Windsurf Board Review
Home › Blog › Windsurf Boards › Tabou Rocket 2026 — Windsurf Board Review Buying Guide · Windsurf Boards The Tabou Rocket 2026 is a freewave board that doesn't ask you to choose between performance and price. We've watched intermediate and advanced riders pick this board for everything fr...
Duotone Evo SLS 2026 Buyer's Guide
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Duotone Evo SLS 2026 Buyer's Guide Buying Guide · Kitesurfing The Duotone Evo SLS 2026 is the all-rounder that actually works—it rides, boosts, foils, and relaunches without fuss. We'll show you how to pick your size and whether the SLS upgrade is worth it for ...
The Ultimate Guide to Windsurfing Shoes
Home › Blog › Windsurf › The Ultimate Guide to Windsurfing Shoes Spot Guide · Windsurf Cold feet kill sessions. Sharp rocks, reef cuts, and footstrap pressure wreck your comfort — and your day on the water. This guide walks you through every type, thickness, and fit so you pick the right ...
Intermediate Windsurfer — When & What to Upgrade
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Intermediate Windsurfer — When & What to Upgrade Spot Guide · Windsurf You've locked in a decent jibe and your old beginner setup feels sluggish now. Time to upgrade—but knowing what to buy first makes all the difference. SS Surf-Store Team · 20+ yea...
Best Wing Foil Gear for Beginners 2026
Home › Blog › Wing Foil › Best Wing Foil Gear for Beginners 2026 Beginner Guide · Wing Foil Wing foiling looks effortless when you see it done right — but your first sessions depend entirely on having the right gear. We've watched hundreds of riders learn to foil since 2003, and the ones ...
Advanced Kiteboarding Gear Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Advanced Kiteboarding Gear Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Advanced kiteboarding in 2026 isn't about bigger sizes—it's matching specialist kit to your spot, style, and what you're trying to nail. We'll walk you through picking the right freeride, freestyl...
Best Windsurf Boards for Beginners 2026
Home › Blog › Windsurf Boards › Best Windsurf Boards for Beginners 2026 Buying Guide · Windsurf Boards Starting windsurf needs a board that won't fight you. Volume, width, and forgiveness matter far more than speed—you're learning to control the sail, not hunting waves. SS S...
Best Kites for Intermediate Riders 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Best Kites for Intermediate Riders 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing You've landed the basics—launching, staying upwind, simple tricks. Now you want a kite that rewards sharper bar work and lets you push into handle passes and unhooked riding without demanding ex...