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22 kite brands to like on Facebook
Have you found your favourite kite brand on Facebook yet? If not, here is a list of all kite brands that I found, ordered by the amount of fans or likes they have right now (25.6.2012). Almost all kitebrands and manufacturers that I could think of has a Facebook page, that is good. Not all […]
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The best spots for kitesurfing all four seasons
24.06.2012
When planning a kite trip you better chose your destination based on the wind for the season. You do not to want to end up sitting on the beach waiting for the wind when you once get away (like when we tried to kitesurf in naxos). And depending on the season, different parts of the […]
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Surf report from kitesurfing in Naxos
04.06.2012
Every now and then it is nice to check some spots where you are not riding usually. This time it was time for testing some kitesurfing in Naxos. We read on the internet that Mikri Vigla in Naxos is a windy place, and the north-wind is awesome. The wind is best in the summer, but […]
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Kitesurf in Tarifa – Book a perfect trip to the wind
19.05.2012
After a couple of weeks with bad winds you might want to travel to a place where there with no doubt is gonna be windy. One of the windiest places in Europe is “the capital of wind“, Tarifa. So if you want to be sure of getting some wind, and want to travel cheap inside […]
Comment!Storsand kitesurfing 5 may 2012
12.05.2012
So, the first day kitesurfing this year was today, at one of the best spots for kitesurfing in Finland, Storsand. Here are some pictures from today:
Comment!Kitesurfing made it to the Olympics 2016 – Good or bad?
06.05.2012
So now it is official! Kitesurfing is an olympic sport, starting from the Olympics in Brazil 2016, wether you like it or not. What do you think about that? Do you think it will bring the “sport” forward or hurt it? Racing with kiteboards now an olympic game (video)
Comment!Ruben Lenten flying of a mountain in Norway during Ragnarok
In this video the megaloop king Ruben Lenten is flying of a mountain i Haugstol in Norway. It is just plain sickness!
Comment!Kitesurfing in Hanko, Finland. Some waves included
This is what it can look like when kitesurfing in Finland. This is filmed from one of the best kitebeaches in finland, the beach named Tulliniemi in Hanko. Whan the winds comes from south-east, there are often some great waves there as well. (or great for being in Finland).
Comment!Spleene SPX and QX 2011 for sale
An era has come to an end, I need to sell my two wonderful kites that I bought last autumn. I ride as a teamrider for Jesajasport here in Finland, and therefor I bought the two great Spleene kites, one 14,5m2 SP-X and one 9m2 QX. (I was this happy when I got them). But […]
Comment!Liquid Force closing the kiteboarding division
admin
2020.1.7
I think you are right, kitesurfing is no longer a beginner-friendly sport because everything becoming so expensive. When I started in 2005 I bought a used Cabrinha kite for 250 € and a board for 150 €, a used harness for 40 € and a wetsuit for 80 €. And started in the winter, so I needed only the kite and the harness to begin with. I got started for around 500 €. And the one who sold the gear to me taught me how to ride (included in the price, even if everything was second hand). Would that be possible still today? I'm not sure. But I think it could be turned around, I think there is a spot open on the market for low-price entry-level kites and boards. A beginner does not need ultra carbon hyper flexy shiny things on the board. And they could manage well with just any SLE kite and a really standard harness. Something they could learn on and ride the 2 first years with. I think some brands could start making cheap entry-level stuff in large volumes and take over most of the schools by giving extremely good deals to them. Looking at schools as a marketing investment rather than something that needs to be profitable. To be able to do that they will need volume, capital, and processes there, so I think only one of the established brands could do it. Could any brand make a 600 € 11 m2 SLE kite and a 200 € board today? What kind of volumes would be needed to make that profitable? - Comment!
I think you are right, kitesurfing is no longer a beginner-friendly sport because everything becoming so expensive. When I started in 2005 I bought a used Cabrinha kite for 250 € and a board for 150 €, a used harness for 40 € and a wetsuit for 80 €. And started in the winter, so I needed only the kite and the harness to begin with. I got started for around 500 €. And the one who sold the gear to me taught me how to ride (included in the price, even if everything was second hand). Would that be possible still today? I'm not sure. But I think it could be turned around, I think there is a spot open on the market for low-price entry-level kites and boards. A beginner does not need ultra carbon hyper flexy shiny things on the board. And they could manage well with just any SLE kite and a really standard harness. Something they could learn on and ride the 2 first years with. I think some brands could start making cheap entry-level stuff in large volumes and take over most of the schools by giving extremely good deals to them. Looking at schools as a marketing investment rather than something that needs to be profitable. To be able to do that they will need volume, capital, and processes there, so I think only one of the established brands could do it. Could any brand make a 600 € 11 m2 SLE kite and a 200 € board today? What kind of volumes would be needed to make that profitable? - Comment!
Liquid Force closing the kiteboarding division
Charlie R.
2020.26.6
Kitesurf is sufering from the same syndrome Windsurf was a victim of. A top harness used to cost $100 usd 9 years ago... now we see $450 harnesses. The same happens with kites, boards, bars and even as ridiculous as standard gear such as (tshirts, sweatshirts, ponchos). Kites develop "radical new innovations" every year (most of the times hard to perceive) and for that they want to charge more..... leaving gear from previous years devaluated.... when the only real innovation is a different design or just a new bar color. Covid19 didn't put LF kite out of business.... just accelerated its downfall. Expensive gear + really expensive lessons + expensive airfares will injure the sport and limit the access to newcomers. Kitesurfing was meant to be a sport open to the public..... not an expensive sport that required you to have a brand sponsor in order to buy and renew your gear constantly. Will this be an isolated case? I am afraid this is just the first brand to go under. - Comment!
Kitesurf is sufering from the same syndrome Windsurf was a victim of. A top harness used to cost $100 usd 9 years ago... now we see $450 harnesses. The same happens with kites, boards, bars and even as ridiculous as standard gear such as (tshirts, sweatshirts, ponchos). Kites develop "radical new innovations" every year (most of the times hard to perceive) and for that they want to charge more..... leaving gear from previous years devaluated.... when the only real innovation is a different design or just a new bar color. Covid19 didn't put LF kite out of business.... just accelerated its downfall. Expensive gear + really expensive lessons + expensive airfares will injure the sport and limit the access to newcomers. Kitesurfing was meant to be a sport open to the public..... not an expensive sport that required you to have a brand sponsor in order to buy and renew your gear constantly. Will this be an isolated case? I am afraid this is just the first brand to go under. - Comment!
Lina in kitesurfing video from Finland – Summer 2013
admin
2020.23.6
Hi! Nice to hear that more girls take up kiteboarding in Finland! Lina always says that there are only old men on the beaches here nowadays. :-D Are you still in Finland? From Espoo you have some good spots nearby, in Hanko, there is a spot for almost every wind direction (Tulliniemi, 4 tuulen tupa, Silversand, and more). In Helsinki, you can always kite in Lauttasaari beach, and sometimes in Kallvik too. But from Espoo, I would go to Hanko every time I have an evening or weekend off. We live on the west coast now, so we do not visit southern Finland's spots so often anymore (we have 2 kids too, so it's more complicated now), but if you ever visit the west coast and it's windy, throw us a mail (jonathan.bjorkskog@gmail.com). We visit the great spots Storsand (between Vaasa and Pietarsaari) and Lohtaja quite often. Best, Jonathan - Comment!
Hi! Nice to hear that more girls take up kiteboarding in Finland! Lina always says that there are only old men on the beaches here nowadays. :-D Are you still in Finland? From Espoo you have some good spots nearby, in Hanko, there is a spot for almost every wind direction (Tulliniemi, 4 tuulen tupa, Silversand, and more). In Helsinki, you can always kite in Lauttasaari beach, and sometimes in Kallvik too. But from Espoo, I would go to Hanko every time I have an evening or weekend off. We live on the west coast now, so we do not visit southern Finland's spots so often anymore (we have 2 kids too, so it's more complicated now), but if you ever visit the west coast and it's windy, throw us a mail (jonathan.bjorkskog@gmail.com). We visit the great spots Storsand (between Vaasa and Pietarsaari) and Lohtaja quite often. Best, Jonathan - Comment!
Kitesurfing camps, kite schools & kite spots in Sri Lanka.
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka (Kalpitya) - The kitesurfing and travel blog
2020.18.6
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Kitesurfing camps, kite schools & kite spots in Sri Lanka.
Things To Do In Kalpitya, Sri Lanka - The kitesurfing and travel blog
2020.18.6
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Célio Beleza
2020.18.5
Hello crew, I'm Célio Beleza a Kitewave rider in Brasil. I released my short film Starting Live, produced by Macos Montenegro in incredible brasilian places. Send a report and the short film will go by youtube link, ok?! I hope that you like and publish!! Thank's and ALOHA!! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY028fXJkfA Starting Live I know I was bold and asked to live my dreams. But today I understand more clearly and happily why I chose the sport and not manage business and money. I decided to manage my time, my days, my freedom and really live life instead of going through it. Anyone who thinks this is easy, that it is simple, is wrong. No, it's not. Detaching from what society imposes and from the standards considered as "ideals" is really not easy. There are many fantasies and social images that are empty at the bottom. Fake! Do not waste time, because each day is an opportunity. Do the "impossible", fight, count on the closest people, use your creativity, be bold, abuse and, more than that, believe that everything you dream of can come true! Rider: Célio Beleza - @celiobeleza Short Film by Markos Montenegro - @markosmontenegro - Comment!
Hello crew, I'm Célio Beleza a Kitewave rider in Brasil. I released my short film Starting Live, produced by Macos Montenegro in incredible brasilian places. Send a report and the short film will go by youtube link, ok?! I hope that you like and publish!! Thank's and ALOHA!! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY028fXJkfA Starting Live I know I was bold and asked to live my dreams. But today I understand more clearly and happily why I chose the sport and not manage business and money. I decided to manage my time, my days, my freedom and really live life instead of going through it. Anyone who thinks this is easy, that it is simple, is wrong. No, it's not. Detaching from what society imposes and from the standards considered as "ideals" is really not easy. There are many fantasies and social images that are empty at the bottom. Fake! Do not waste time, because each day is an opportunity. Do the "impossible", fight, count on the closest people, use your creativity, be bold, abuse and, more than that, believe that everything you dream of can come true! Rider: Célio Beleza - @celiobeleza Short Film by Markos Montenegro - @markosmontenegro - Comment!
Lina in kitesurfing video from Finland – Summer 2013
Luna
2020.3.5
Oh gosh how awsome. I live in Finland and i went to north brazil last winter where i saw ppl kitesurfing and a passion was lit inside me. I soon decided to find kitesurfing school that could fit into my budget. I got through the IKO basic classes and was about to go for the advanced ones but the wind became too low and I had to travel back to finland. So im a beginner and I wish to find other surfers friends and supervisor in finland which with I could practice and develop. I live in espoo, pls contact me if we could talk and practice surfing together. This is my email anna.goldfish12@gmail.com - Comment!
Oh gosh how awsome. I live in Finland and i went to north brazil last winter where i saw ppl kitesurfing and a passion was lit inside me. I soon decided to find kitesurfing school that could fit into my budget. I got through the IKO basic classes and was about to go for the advanced ones but the wind became too low and I had to travel back to finland. So im a beginner and I wish to find other surfers friends and supervisor in finland which with I could practice and develop. I live in espoo, pls contact me if we could talk and practice surfing together. This is my email anna.goldfish12@gmail.com - Comment!
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka (Kalpitya)
Chris
2020.26.3
Hi guys, just bumped in to your page. Great write up. Few of the pics you have on your page are not loading anymore. And Sri-Lanka kite camp is not functioning anymore. But there is a lot of new developments in Kalpitiya. In case you guys wish to make any updates to your great write up, I will be happy to provide you up to date pics and also more useful information. For all those kiters looking for an authentic Sri-Lankan experience with locals there are few small projects around the main lagoon area. One of the places being Ruuk Village Kite Resort They also have a live WinDGuru station too : The place is a NO-Plastic project. You will love their kitchen ladies food. They are a small familiar place right by the lagoon. You will really have an off-the-beaten-track experience. - Comment!
Hi guys, just bumped in to your page. Great write up. Few of the pics you have on your page are not loading anymore. And Sri-Lanka kite camp is not functioning anymore. But there is a lot of new developments in Kalpitiya. In case you guys wish to make any updates to your great write up, I will be happy to provide you up to date pics and also more useful information. For all those kiters looking for an authentic Sri-Lankan experience with locals there are few small projects around the main lagoon area. One of the places being Ruuk Village Kite Resort They also have a live WinDGuru station too : The place is a NO-Plastic project. You will love their kitchen ladies food. They are a small familiar place right by the lagoon. You will really have an off-the-beaten-track experience. - Comment!
Kitesurf in Tarifa – Book a perfect trip to the wind
viajeatailandia.net
2019.21.12
Me ha gustado la publicacion,efectivamente buena, muchas muchas gracias estoy planeando visitar al sudeste asiático en un par meses. Me quedo fizgoneando por la pagina aleer mas cosillas informativas, chas gracias again. - Comment!
Me ha gustado la publicacion,efectivamente buena, muchas muchas gracias estoy planeando visitar al sudeste asiático en un par meses. Me quedo fizgoneando por la pagina aleer mas cosillas informativas, chas gracias again. - Comment!
About Kitesurfersblog and Jonathan
pelatihan sdm perbankan jogja
2018.4.1
This is very attention-grabbing, You are an overly professional blogger. I have joined your feed and sit up for looking for extra of your great post. Additionally, I have shared your site in my social networks - Comment!
This is very attention-grabbing, You are an overly professional blogger. I have joined your feed and sit up for looking for extra of your great post. Additionally, I have shared your site in my social networks - Comment!
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Kate Ross
2017.19.7
Hi Jonathan, like the others have said - a great blog! I see you haven't made it over to the UK yet so thought I'd share a few of my favourite spots in case you or one of your readers fancies a trip over! I run a school based in west sussex http://southcoastkitesurf.co.uk and we have some great beaches around here such as Pagham, East Wittering and Bracklesham Bay. Over to the West I would really recommend Bantham, Westward Ho! and Hayle. Further North you have Hustanton and over in Wales check out Swansea Bay or Pembrey sands. Our best months to visit are between April and October when we get the best wind and even a bit of sunshine! - Comment!
Hi Jonathan, like the others have said - a great blog! I see you haven't made it over to the UK yet so thought I'd share a few of my favourite spots in case you or one of your readers fancies a trip over! I run a school based in west sussex http://southcoastkitesurf.co.uk and we have some great beaches around here such as Pagham, East Wittering and Bracklesham Bay. Over to the West I would really recommend Bantham, Westward Ho! and Hayle. Further North you have Hustanton and over in Wales check out Swansea Bay or Pembrey sands. Our best months to visit are between April and October when we get the best wind and even a bit of sunshine! - Comment!
Tarifa travel special! All you need to know about kitesurfing in Tarifa
Gone Kiting Tarifa
2017.22.6
Very good blog! Loads of useful information about kiting in Tarifa. If you would like to stay up to date on what´s going on in Tarifa or have some questions, I am sure local knowledge can be priceless! Join our Facebook group GONE KITING TARIFA - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1564744733789296/ . www.gonekitingtarifa.com Happy kiting! - Comment!
Very good blog! Loads of useful information about kiting in Tarifa. If you would like to stay up to date on what´s going on in Tarifa or have some questions, I am sure local knowledge can be priceless! Join our Facebook group GONE KITING TARIFA - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1564744733789296/ . www.gonekitingtarifa.com Happy kiting! - Comment!
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Antony
2017.21.5
Hi Jonathan, Great blog! You should try Lemnos island, Greece! The highest wind potential in Greece, among the highest wind potentials in Europe! 56 4milelong shaphire beaches all directions, rural island 46 villages, largest distance 25min drive! Check Keros beach, as the most known one (though it works well all around the island). I share my house airbnb link for you and your readers. I hope you ll write for Lemnos, Greece soon! Keep up the good work! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18574864?location=Λήμνος%2C%20Ελλάδα&s=3bYiW7RU - Comment!
Hi Jonathan, Great blog! You should try Lemnos island, Greece! The highest wind potential in Greece, among the highest wind potentials in Europe! 56 4milelong shaphire beaches all directions, rural island 46 villages, largest distance 25min drive! Check Keros beach, as the most known one (though it works well all around the island). I share my house airbnb link for you and your readers. I hope you ll write for Lemnos, Greece soon! Keep up the good work! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18574864?location=Λήμνος%2C%20Ελλάδα&s=3bYiW7RU - Comment!
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Janet Pywell
2017.11.4
Hi Jonathan. I am an author of crime fiction based in Whitstable, Kent, UK and kitesurfing has played an important role in the plot of my latest thriller. I have also lived in Spain and know Tarifa extremely well which is why my latest book begins and ends there. Would you be interested in me writing a guest blog for you which would include how I researched and spoke to the British champion? I look forward to hearing from you. - Comment!
Hi Jonathan. I am an author of crime fiction based in Whitstable, Kent, UK and kitesurfing has played an important role in the plot of my latest thriller. I have also lived in Spain and know Tarifa extremely well which is why my latest book begins and ends there. Would you be interested in me writing a guest blog for you which would include how I researched and spoke to the British champion? I look forward to hearing from you. - Comment!
6 islands for kitesurfing 2020
Raph Gill
2017.26.3
Hello, How about making a trip to Madagascar in Sakalava Bay, near Diego this year? I have setup a brand new kitesurf resort facing the spot. The view is absolutely breathtaking! We could offer you accommodation if you can make an article on your blog :) Please have a look since I am eager to get your feedback: https://www.kiteparadise-madagascar.com Thank you! - Comment!
Hello, How about making a trip to Madagascar in Sakalava Bay, near Diego this year? I have setup a brand new kitesurf resort facing the spot. The view is absolutely breathtaking! We could offer you accommodation if you can make an article on your blog :) Please have a look since I am eager to get your feedback: https://www.kiteparadise-madagascar.com Thank you! - Comment!
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka (Kalpitya)
Ruben
2017.25.2
The main attraction for kitesurfing in Kalpitiya is the flat and shallow water of the lagoons in the surrounding areas, as the Puttalam Lagoon, the Kalpitiya Lagoon or the Kappaladi Lagoon. There are many islands on the north of Kalpitiya too, with perfect spots for kitesurfing in flat waters, as Vella Island. Furthermore, the Indian Ocean is also a perfect spot for wave riders from May to October. And it's just that there are many places for kitesurfing in Kalpitiya! Your are welcome to my place I will show you the best spots! www.margarita-village.com, super nice camp! Ruben - Comment!
The main attraction for kitesurfing in Kalpitiya is the flat and shallow water of the lagoons in the surrounding areas, as the Puttalam Lagoon, the Kalpitiya Lagoon or the Kappaladi Lagoon. There are many islands on the north of Kalpitiya too, with perfect spots for kitesurfing in flat waters, as Vella Island. Furthermore, the Indian Ocean is also a perfect spot for wave riders from May to October. And it's just that there are many places for kitesurfing in Kalpitiya! Your are welcome to my place I will show you the best spots! www.margarita-village.com, super nice camp! Ruben - Comment!
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka (Kalpitya)
Filip
2017.3.1
Great article. We were in Sri lanka back in 2011 feb-march exploring the country. Back then the northern territory was still a bit precarious and there fore we decided to avoid it. Never the less our team from www.surf-store.com does yearly trips with whole team together and at theat time we were in the South. Unfortunately the wind season wasnt that great but the SWELL season was awesome. So we just adapted and did a lot of surfing. Hikkaduwa, mirissa, weligama were awesome spots. We belive that in summer month those also awesome kitesurfing spots now! - Comment!
Great article. We were in Sri lanka back in 2011 feb-march exploring the country. Back then the northern territory was still a bit precarious and there fore we decided to avoid it. Never the less our team from www.surf-store.com does yearly trips with whole team together and at theat time we were in the South. Unfortunately the wind season wasnt that great but the SWELL season was awesome. So we just adapted and did a lot of surfing. Hikkaduwa, mirissa, weligama were awesome spots. We belive that in summer month those also awesome kitesurfing spots now! - Comment!
Kitesurfing in Stagnone, Sicily
Kiteschool Portugal
2016.18.12
The lagoon sounds really nice! How deep is the water there? Danger of injury because of too little water or no problem with this? Thank you!! - Comment!
The lagoon sounds really nice! How deep is the water there? Danger of injury because of too little water or no problem with this? Thank you!! - Comment!