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Twin Tip vs Directional Kiteboard 2026 — Compared
Home › Blog › Twin-Tip Boards › Twin Tip vs Directional Kiteboard 2026 — Compared Buying Guide · Twin-Tip Twin tips and directional boards solve different problems on the water. We'll walk you through the core differences so you pick the right one for how you actually ride. SS ...
NeilPryde Fly vs Evo 2026 — All-Round or Freeride?
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › NeilPryde Fly vs Evo 2026 — All-Round or Freeride? Buying Guide · Kitesurfing NeilPryde's Fly and Evo 2026 look similar in the quiver, but they're built for totally different riders and conditions. We'll show you which kite matches your style, your spot, and ho...
How to Set Up a Kitesurfing Harness — Fit & Adjustment Guide
Home › Blog › Harnesses › How to Set Up a Kitesurfing Harness — Fit & Adj… Buying Guide · Harnesses Your harness is the lifeline between you and the kite—get it wrong and you'll spend the session fighting discomfort instead of riding. We'll walk you through sizing, strap adjustment, and h...
How to Choose a SUP Paddle 2026 — Length & Material Guide
Home › Blog › SUP › How to Choose a SUP Paddle 2026 — Length & Mate… Buying Guide · SUP The right paddle makes cruising feel effortless. The wrong one leaves your shoulders screaming after an hour. We'll show you how to pick the length and material that actually work for your board and bo...
Best Kites for Light Wind 2026 — 8-14 Knot Gear Guide
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Best Kites for Light Wind 2026 — 8-14 Knot Gear… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Light wind doesn't mean you're stuck on shore. The right kite makes 8–14 knots completely rideable—you just need one built for it. We'll show you what separates a light-wind killer from...
Kitesurfing Mar Menor — Los Alcázares Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Mar Menor — Los Alcázares Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Mar Menor near Los Alcázares is Europe's flattest, warmest kitesurfing lagoon — and we've sent dozens of riders there since 2003. Thermal winds build predictably March through October, ...
Windsurfing Harness Guide 2026 — Waist vs Seat Harness
Home › Blog › Harnesses › Windsurfing Harness Guide 2026 — Waist vs Seat … Buying Guide · Harnesses A waist harness keeps you light and responsive. A seat harness locks you in and saves your arms when the wind builds. Pick wrong, and you'll be wrecked after thirty minutes—pick right, and ...
Kitesurfing Safety Equipment Guide 2026 — Essential Gear
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Safety Equipment Guide 2026 — Essen… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Kitesurfing safety isn't about looking the part—it's about coming home in one piece. We've shipped gear to 6,000+ riders across 23 years, and we've learned that the right helmet, vest, ...
Kitesurfing Peniche Portugal — Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Peniche Portugal — Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Peniche isn't luck—it's geography. This Portuguese peninsula catches Atlantic swells and thermal wind 12–22 knots almost every day March through October, making it one of Europe's most co...
Kitesurfing Paros — Golden Beach Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Paros — Golden Beach Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Golden Beach on Paros isn't famous for nothing—it works. We've shipped gear to riders there for over 20 years, and the Etesian winds deliver 14–22 knots reliably from May through Octobe...
Best Kites for Freestyle 2026 — Tricks & Unhooked Guide
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Best Kites for Freestyle 2026 — Tricks & Unhook… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Freestyle isn't about raw power—it's about precision, pop, and control. We'll show you what separates a freestyle kite from the rest, and which 2026 models will get you landing your fir...
How to Start Wing Foiling 2026 — Beginner's Guide
Home › Blog › Wing Foil › How to Start Wing Foiling 2026 — Beginner's Guide Beginner Guide · Wing Foil Wing foiling's the fastest way into foiling—no launch, no kite drama, just you, a handheld wing, and the water. We'll walk you through mast size, foil geometry, board volume, and wind ra...
Windsurfing Almanarre Hyères — Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Windsurfing Almanarre Hyères — Spot Guide 2026 Spot Guide · Windsurf Almanarre near Hyères is the Mediterranean's most forgiving windsurf spot. Clean northwest winds, shallow protected water, and warm temps make it the place where you actually progress—whether you...
Windsurf Mast Guide 2026 — RDM vs SDM Explained
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Windsurf Mast Guide 2026 — RDM vs SDM Explained Spot Guide · Windsurf Your mast choice matters more than most riders think. Get the taper and flex wrong, and even a premium sail won't perform. Here's what you need to know to pick the right mast in 2026. ...
Best Wetsuit Boots 2026 — Kitesurfing & Windsurfing Guide
Home › Blog › Wetsuits › Best Wetsuit Boots 2026 — Kitesurfing & Windsur… Buying Guide · Wetsuits Cold feet kill your session faster than a blown-out sail. We've tested boots from the Med to the North Sea, and picked the ones that keep your feet warm, stable, and locked in for hours witho...
Kitesurfing Formentera — Estany Pudent Lagoon Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Formentera — Estany Pudent Lagoon G… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Estany Pudent isn't Tarifa, and that's exactly why you should go. This shallow Formentera lagoon delivers consistent thermal winds and glassy water perfect for freestyle—with a fraction...
How Many Knots Do You Need to Kitesurf? — Wind Guide
Most kitesurfers need between 10-25 knots of wind to get going, though the exact range depends on your kite size, body weight, and experience level. Lighter riders or those on larger kites can start in as little as 7-8 knots; heavier riders or those on smaller kites typically need 15+ knots. In short: if the wind is st...
Can You Kitesurf in Rain? — Safety & Gear Advice
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Can You Kitesurf in Rain? — Safety & Gear Advice Spot Guide · Kitesurfing Rain won't kill your session—unstable wind will. Here's how to read conditions, stay warm, and know when to paddle in. SS Surf-Store Team · 20+ years stocking watersports ge...
Best Freeride Kites 2026 — Top All-Round Kite Picks
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Best Freeride Kites 2026 — Top All-Round Kite P… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Freeride isn't about chasing extremes—it's about staying on the water longer. We've tested the 2026 lineup and picked four kites that handle everything from light thermals to strong gus...
Kitesurfing Impact Vest Guide 2026 — Safety & Fit
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Impact Vest Guide 2026 — Safety & Fit Buying Guide · Kitesurfing An impact vest isn't optional—it's the difference between walking away and weeks in hospital. We'll show you exactly what to look for in 2026, so you pick a vest that actually protects...