Ever wondered about great gifts for kitesurfers? There’s so much to choose from so what to buy a kitesurfer who doesn’t already have everything! Obviously the best gift is a £2000 voucher for my favourite kite shop! But I don’t think that’s happening, so I’ve been having a look around what’s out there and I’ll … Read more
If, like me, you live in a place with a pretty cold climate, a decent wetsuit will make the difference between kitesurfing year round or being a “fair weather” kiter! But what makes a good wetsuit for kitesurfing? The great news is that wetsuit design has come a long way since I started out on … Read more
The dangers of UV damage to the eyes are now well-known and as kitesurfers we’re more exposed to the dangers than most other people. I’ve had numerous pairs of water sports sunglasses over the years and have never been fully satisfied until I decided to bite the bullet and buy a pair of LiP’s flagship … Read more
Here I feature 6 of the kitesurfing harnesses I believe to be amongst the best available for a beginner, or for that matter any kiter with a bias towards free-ride (all-round) kiting. In my article “Kitesurfing Harnesses – What’s the Best Type to Buy as a Beginner” I describe the main types of kiteboarding harnesses … Read more
In my article “Best Kiteboard for Beginners” I talk about the features you should be looking for in your first kiteboard and explain what effect the different design characteristics have. The first thing to say about board choice is that virtually any twin-tip is usable, even as a beginner, but there are some features that … Read more