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Kitesurfing Kites

2020

Bar Throw & How It Affects Your Kite

Does the amount of throw on your bar affect your riding, can you safely change it and why is it set the…

2018

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Light Wind Kites

In this episode I talk to Mike Birt about light wind kites. We cover amongst other things: – The major differences between…

2018

Everything you NEVER knew about kitesurfing kites

Buying a kite is an incredibly difficult decision for most. Things are not made any easier by the fact that manufacturers deliberately…

2017

Understanding Kite Design

In this episode we take a look at kite design. A good understanding of kite design will enable you to get the…

2017

Is it a C or a Bow Kite? And What on Earth is a Hybrid Kite?

The differences between C, bow and hybrid kites and why it matters for your kitesurfing. Get more like this at:

2013

Switch Kites Element 2012 Review

We’re going to take a look at one of the new players in the kiting industry rocking the boat with their disruptive…

2011

Airush DNA 2011 Kitesurfing Kite Review

The Airush DNA comes in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12m sizes. Designed primarily as a school/beginner kite it has a delta-hybrid…

2011

How To Care For Your Kitesurfing Kite And Make It Last Twice As Long

How do you make sure your expensive new kitesurfing kite doesn’t fall apart after 5 sessions? By following these few simple guidelines…

2010

How to Maintain Your Kite’s Bridle System

After repairing thousands of kitesurfing kites over the years, I’ve found that one of the most overlooked — yet extremely important —…