We kiteboarders are likely to suffer back pain at one point or another throughout our kitesurfing life.  Whether such back problems are due to kiteboarding or not, they can greatly impact our ability to keep riding and can sometimes keep us out of...

How much kite does a rider over 95kg need to get up and stay upwind in low winds of 12-13 knots? What about 15 knots?  What size board should that rider use and how will size impact his/her riding ability?  Assuming the rider is...

For many kitesurfers, riding waves with a kite is the ultimate riding experience.  Wave riding, however, requires not only solid flying and board skills but also a dedicated kite.  All kitesurfing kites are not made equal, and true...

If you’re wondering whether to choose a twintip or a directional kiteboard for kitesurfing, welcome to the club!  This is a recurrent question among kiteboarders and one for which everyone has a different answer. Should you ride a surfboard or...