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Honest reviews. Real reporting. People who actually ride writing about what they ride.

Trends

The Wing Foiling Boom: Why Everyone's Switching

Six years ago, wing foiling barely existed. Today it's the fastest-growing watersport on the planet. Here's what's driving the shift - and why a lot of kitesurfers are quietly switching.

Mara Hennessy2026-04-22
Destinations

Tarifa in Winter: An Underrated Season

Tarifa is famous for its summer scene. But the winter Levante is one of the best-kept secrets in European kitesurfing.

Diego Russo2026-02-14
Gear

What Size Kite Do You Actually Need?

The single most-asked beginner question, finally answered without the usual hedging.

Astrid Lindqvist2026-03-08
Travel

Kitesurfing With Your Non-Kiter Partner: An Honest Guide

Going to a kite destination with someone who doesn't kite is a real-world problem. Here's how to plan it so both of you actually enjoy the trip.

Mara Hennessy2026-03-22
Learning

The Five Mistakes That Ruin Beginner Lessons

The fastest way to make slow progress is to make these five common mistakes. They're all preventable.

Hugo Petersen2026-02-28
Travel

Cape Town to Tarifa: My Year of Chasing Wind

I spent twelve months living kite-to-kite across five continents. Here's what I learned about the global circuit, what worked, and what I'd do differently.

Lena Okafor2026-01-19
Destinations

The Best Beginner Kitesurfing Spots in the World

Where to take your first lessons - the destinations that have made more new kitesurfers than anywhere else.

Diego Russo2026-04-08
Gear

Carbon vs Aluminium Foils: The Truth

Carbon foils cost three times as much. Are they actually better? Honest answer below.

Astrid Lindqvist2026-04-30
Practical

How to Pack a Kite Bag for Travel

The packing order, the weight limits, the things you forget. A pro packing guide for international kite trips.

Hugo Petersen2026-05-10
Opinion

Why You Should Always Travel With a Spare Bar

An unpopular opinion that has saved my last three trips.

Mara Hennessy2026-03-15
Destinations

Why Cabarete Is Still the Best Place to Learn

Twenty years after the boom, Cabarete is still the world's top learning destination. Here's why nothing's caught up.

Lena Okafor2026-02-05
Practical

Windy vs Windfinder vs Predictwind - Which to Trust

The three apps every kitesurfer uses. Which one actually predicts your spot's wind most reliably?

Diego Russo2026-04-15
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