Kiteworld News
Mystic Stealth Bar Kite Hook Replacement
Mystic are offering a free of charge upgrade replacement steel hook for the V1 Stealth Bar Kit
Janek Grzegorzewski takes the crown at Full Power Tarifa 2021
The competition saw 42 riders competition across 2 different rider classes
Slingshot Welcomes Ben Wilson Home
Ben Wilson returns to Slingshot Kites after a 10 year hiatus
Full Power Kitefest Tarifa – BAKL World Tour 2nd stop
The 2nd stop of the BAKL World Tour is kicking off at the famous Balneario beach in Tarifa, Spain
IKA Event Update May 2021
The first international kiteboarding events will commence as planned from July onwards
GKA Tracing Sticker – Coming on Most New Kites
Simple but effective – fill out your contact details on your kite’s removable sticker in case of emergency
BKSA Member Benefits
A mass of products for BKSA members to save money on
Kitesurfing Armada Festival Tier 2 Tickets Released!
Snap up your tickets now for the Kitesurfing Armada Festival, running 10-12 September 2021!
All-New RPX kite from Slingshot Kiteboarding
An all-new release by Slingshot Kiteboarding, the RPX V1 is an extra versatile high performance freeride kite with roots hailing from the well established RPM kite.
The Pros
YDWER’S RECOVERY
Fundraiser launches for prolific kiteboarding photographer, Ydwer van der Heide, as he faces recovery from a serious spinal injury
Ydwer van der Heide – Accident Update
You’ll have admired his work! One of the best photographers in the sport is currently in hospital after a serious accident in the surf
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Big Air Kite League Online Video Comp Results
Lock in to ten minutes of solid big air highlights from this first online comp for the BAKL!
Video Entry & Event Information: Red Bull King of the Air ’21
Organisers are still hopeful for a green light for KOTA. Here’s some info on the changes to the video entry competition
GKA Distance Battle Finally Begins – Tuesday 29th 8pm CET
Watch the men’s strapless freestyle quarter finals live, Tuesday evening
Naish Powered By Nature Podcast Launches
A growing library of interesting interviews with up-and-coming and iconic team personalities
Red Bull MegaLoop – Riders Chosen, Event on Hold…Obvs!
These 16 riders are ready to rock once the world re-opens for big air business!
World Tours
Full Power Kitefest Tarifa – BAKL World Tour 2nd stop
The 2nd stop of the BAKL World Tour is kicking off at the famous Balneario beach in Tarifa, Spain
IKA Event Update May 2021
The first international kiteboarding events will commence as planned from July onwards
Big Air Kite League Competition: Cape Town 2021 February
The team over at Big Air Kite have surprised the industry by announcing today that they will be hosting a competition between the window of 24 February to 10 March 2021
GKA 2021 Competition Format Explained
Here’s a refresher on the 2021 competition format
Ydwer van der Heide – Accident Update
You’ll have admired his work! One of the best photographers in the sport is currently in hospital after a serious accident in the surf
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Maxime and Mikaili Win at GKA Brazil
Catch-up on the final day’s wrap-up action video from last week’s event
GKA Superfoil Brazil – Day 1
Charles Brodel flies high in the qualifiers for the GKA SuperFoil 2020 in Fortaleza, Brazil
Don’t miss an issue
SubscribeTravel
UK Lockdown 3 – Kiting Guidance from the BKSA
If you live close to your kiting beach, the BKSA’s guidance is you can still go
World travel update from Planet Kitesurf
Kite travel news from ATOL bonded agent
Swell-chasing – An Audience With Keahi
Q&As with Keahi and more in the upcoming webinar
KiteWorldWide Launch Two New Destinations
KiteWorldWide’s answer to the winter blues: Panama and El Gouna
Kite Clash 7 goes down in history in Canada!
Big names, tangles, bigger crowds and a stunning backdrop for non-stop action!
New World Record Set in the Baltic Sea
After 13 hours of kiting in tough conditions from Sweden to Finland, these three are justifiably stoked!
Paralympic Canoe Champion Shreds on Kite at Prea
Fernando Fernandes is an inspiration to let nothing hold you back
Freeride Kitesurf Adventures 2019
The Freeride Kitesurf crew have some epic trips coming up in 2019
Slice of Life Clinics 2019 / 2020
Tom Court’s new pro clinic dates announced
Events
Janek Grzegorzewski takes the crown at Full Power Tarifa 2021
The competition saw 42 riders competition across 2 different rider classes
IKA Event Update May 2021
The first international kiteboarding events will commence as planned from July onwards
Kitesurfing Armada Festival Tier 2 Tickets Released!
Snap up your tickets now for the Kitesurfing Armada Festival, running 10-12 September 2021!
Big Air Kite League Competition: Cape Town 2021 February
The team over at Big Air Kite have surprised the industry by announcing today that they will be hosting a competition between the window of 24 February to 10 March 2021
GKA 2021 Competition Format Explained
Here’s a refresher on the 2021 competition format
Red Bull King of the Air 2021: Postponed
The biggest single event in kiteboarding has been postponed until the end of the year, rather than cancelled completely
Red Bull King of the Air 2021 Riders List Announced
Video entries crunched, 2021 KOTA rider list complete!
Big Air Kite League Online Video Comp Results
Lock in to ten minutes of solid big air highlights from this first online comp for the BAKL!
Maxime and Mikaili Win at GKA Brazil
Catch-up on the final day’s wrap-up action video from last week’s event
Clinics
Slice of Life Clinics 2019 / 2020
Tom Court’s new pro clinic dates announced
The 2019 Kitesurfing Armada Festival Preview
Here’s what’s coming up this weekend on Hayling Island
LF UK Grom Search
Liquid Force are on the hunt for the up-and-coming UK rippers
British Kite News
Here’s your spring round-up of UK kite happenings
Kitesurfing Armada 2019
The ultimate kiteboarding weekender returns!
Learn to live and kite adventurously
Take on a new challenge with Surfin Sem Fim
Patagonia launches Fair Trade wetsuits and Worn Wear wetsuit tour
Wetsuits made from trees and fixed for free!
Offshore Odysseys launch the Cabrinha Quest II
This might be your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime..
UK news round-up!
The latest news from around the UK courtesy of the BKSA
Magazine Features
After The Rain – Ireland Mystic Wave Feature in Kiteworld 103
The winter can be wonderful, as South African Ozzie smith discovered on the Mystic team’s December photoshoot in Ireland
Editor’s Weekly – Yes, Sticky Dancing Boots!
There is a joy in winter, plus jump to the best content releases of the week
Travel Highlight: Viana do Castelo, Portugal During Covid-19
This stunning kitesurfing resort offers a very natural way to socially distance while still taking advantage of lots of activities
Mark My Words Classic – Issue 79
We all started strapped and a large number of riders now shun them. The big question is why?
Van Vice Issue 102
One of the smallest and most affordable examples we’ve been inspired by in Van Vice
Van Vice Issue 101
Take a 2000 Ford e350 shell interior and transform it into a rugged hit-any-kite-spot dream machine!
Van Vice Issue 96
A new van design that’s been getting great feedback at VW shows for its fresh and innovative layout!
Community Culture: Becoming A Kite Girl
How Amanda Casto broke through the fears and the tears to become a kite girl
A Guide To The Indian Ocean
The perfect combination of world-class kitesurfing, luxury and adventure
