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If you are in Europe in the winter and want to kitesurf without freezing your butt off or wearing a thick wetsuit, you do not have a lot of choices if you do not want to travel too far. One destination close is Egypt (El Gouna or Hurghada). Another is the Canary Islands, just a […]
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Hotels in Boa Vista
Boa Vista is a great place for Kitesurfing, and also a good destination for chilling and taking it easy. “No Stress” is their slogan. But anyway you will need a hotel when spending time at Boa Vista. Hotels at boa vista can be found in different price-classes and qualities. Read on to find your Hotel […]
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Boa Vista Internet and Wifi (Cape Verde)
Okay, as a traveler nowadays you need internet to some point. At least I need. I went for kitesurfing to Boa Vista, and I needed to use my computer quite a lot. So how is the internet at Boa Vista then? Well, let’s see!
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To do in Boa Vista, Cape Verde
I went for kitesurfing to Boa Vista earlier this winter, but as always, you cannot kitesurf every day. So what else can you do at Boa Vista?
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Lina in kitesurfing video from Finland – Summer 2013
10.02.2014
In this kitesurfing video, Rautio Sports rider Lina Björkskog is riding different spots in Finland with her Airush Razor kites during summer 2013. Tricks like raley to blind, back to blind, kiteloops and more are practiced in the video, as well as a couple of nice crashes and some cable wakeboarding.
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Kite competitions and their problems finding main sponsors
24.01.2014
I was in KTA last year, and I have spoken to guys that knows the ones arranging KTE and various Wave-events in kitesurfing. There is always the same problem, to find a main sponsor for the events and even more critical, the tours. As a marketer myself I am very interested in different ways of […]
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RedBull MEGALOOP Challenge 2013 in Zandwoort
29.10.2013
Yes! We have finally got some storms over northern Europe. And RedBull/Len10 timed it perfectly by having the RedBull MEGALOOP Challenge (2013) the first day of the storm, in Zandwoort. Were there some action you asked? Well, let this video speak for itself: RedBull MEGALOOP Challenge 2013 Video Kind of awesome, huh?
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Picturefactory testing new Jib by filming Kitesurfing
08.08.2013
The motion picture company Picturefactory made a new rig for filming smooth cameramoves, and tested it by filming Airush Finnish teamrider Lina kitesurfing on the Finnish westcoast. Here is the video: You get quite nice camera moves with a rig, right?
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Jesse Richman towed up 790 feet and flying down with his kite – New world record
OMG, I want to test this. Just have to grow some balls, get a boat and convince a driver to take responsibility.. Anyway, in this video Jesse Richman was in Hood River, Oregon, and had a boat towing him up 790 feet. He then let go of the rope and flew down to the water, […]
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Snowkiting in Finland by Kiteboarding Team Eternia [Video]
05.05.2013
The winter at the northern hemisphere is now just a memory, the sun is melting the snow, water is dripping from the roofs, there is romance in the air, bums and beggers are crawling out from their hideouts, and big water kitesurfing is up again in our amazing waves in Finland… Who the heck am […]
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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!