What do you give a kite surfer as a gift for Sinterklaas or what do you ask for a gift from Sinterklaas as a kite surfer? Maybe you never thought of giving a kite surfer something that suits kite surfing. You may find it difficult to come up with ideas. We think that a kitesurf Sinterklaas gift for a kite surfer is best ... Read more Gift kite surfer - Top 10 Santa Claus gifts for kite surfers
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Kite size – Interview Stig Hoefnagel about choice of materials
In this interview we build on the reference information about which size kite is suitable for a certain weight and certain wind. This time not for kitesurfers at the beginning of their kitesurfing career or kitesurfers who can already kite. No, for the more advanced. That is precisely why we asked two professional kite surfers from the… Read more Kite size – Interview Stig Hoefnagel about choice of materials
Kitesurfer saved thanks to exemplary preparation
Last July 9, at wind force 5 from the southwest, a kite surfer was rescued by the KNRM. This according to the KNRM thanks to exemplary preparation by the kite surfer himself. In the magazine of the KNRM 'De Reddingsboot' I read an interesting article about the rescue. We were allowed to copy the article and I am happy to share it… Read more Kitesurfer saved thanks to exemplary preparation
Kitesurfing 2021 - Dealing with waiting for new material
Have previously explained what was then called a 'silent' problem for kitesurfing 2021. This would have to do with the fact that kitesurf, but also wingsurf and windsurf, producers have to deal with huge shortages. Shortages of raw materials and materials to be able to produce kites, wings, sails, etc. Also the kite surf… Read more Kitesurfing 2021 - Dealing with waiting for new material
Learning board off? Master him. Are you in?
Since the beginning of last year, after years of freeriding, I have been training more specifically for kitesurfing tricks. Before that I kitesurfed and had fun and that's what it's all about, right? But now it was time for me to be more ambitious. Just like old times, train to master tricks. You remember… Read more Learning board off? Master him. Are you in?
Short-sleeved wetsuit: your summer surf suit is possible again, but pay attention
It's almost mid-June and so almost officially summer. It is light until late in the evening and the sea water temperature has risen considerably. There are days when you can just take your summer surf suit out of the closet for the first time in the new year. My favorite is a wetsuit with… Read more Short-sleeved wetsuit: your summer surf suit is possible again, but pay attention
World Oceans Day and kite surfing. You can do this as a Kitesurfer
June 8 is the day: World Oceans Day 2021! We celebrate that because every kitesurfer owes a lot to the oceans. You would say a clear statement because without oceans and our own North Sea, kitesurfing would be nothing. In this kitesurfing blog we discuss good habits for kitesurfers. That way we can… Read more World Oceans Day and kite surfing. You can do this as a Kitesurfer
Practice downloop in gusty winds
May 4, 2021 was another such day. A strong, stormy wind raged across the Netherlands. Coincidentally I had time off and so I took the opportunity to continue my megaloop adventure. You probably know the blog Megaloop for kite surfers the same as a marathon for runners. I want to build up these beautiful jumps and thus have ... Read more Practice downloop in gusty winds
Megaloop for kite surfers as a marathon for runners?
Of course, this statement makes no sense because kite surfing is a super diverse sport. Kitesurfing offers something for everyone and it is all about having fun. Anyway, I have the ambition and the megaloop feels like a kind of milestone. As for a runner who has been running for 20 years and never a marathon ... Read more Megaloop for kite surfers as a marathon for runners?
Kitesurfing at sea in January. Not if Jan went out on the water without a plan. Nice video
Yesterday it was still snowing and it was cold. The wind chill then was -6 degrees. This morning, however, the world literally looked very different again. For example, we just went kite surfing at sea in January. But not without a kitesurf plan. Make your kitesurf plan In the winter you don't go like a Jan without a plan ... Read more Kitesurfing at sea in January. Not if Jan went out on the water without a plan. Nice video
