A surfer's ear, also called exostosis, may sound a bit strange or drowsy, but it really exists. Due to the drop in temperature, think of autumn and winter, in combination with wind past your ears, there is a chance that bone growth will develop in your ears. This can have unpleasant consequences. Surfers often too late… Read more Surfer's ear - This is how you prevent a surfers ear
Kitesurf news
Kitesurfing association? Become an NKV member too!
Becoming a member of the Dutch Kitesurf Association (NKV) is our advice. We briefly explain why. Kitesurfing is a very popular sport. The number of kitespots in the Netherlands on inland waterways is very limited. You can imagine that, when it gets busier, the improvement of kitespots is sometimes urgently needed… Read more Kitesurfing association? Become an NKV member too!
Wingsurf brands - Overview of all brands of wingsurfing
How many wingsurf brands do you think there are now? Wingsurfing, wing boarding, wing foiling and winging are the different names for the latest windsport. It is a combination of windsurfing, kite surfing, wave surfing and foiling. As a beginner you probably wonder what kind of wingsurfboard, which mast length and which wing you need. As experienced ... Read more Wingsurf brands - Overview of all brands of wingsurfing
Live wind. View the current wind map of the Netherlands
On this page and sub pages you can read everything about kitesurfing wind. For example, the live wind today, the current weather situation and water level. In addition to the current wind, we also have the best links for the weather and wind forecast. It is always important to ask yourself the question: Can I kitesurf today? or Can I go wingsurfing today?… Read more Live wind. View the current wind map of the Netherlands
Ocean Rodeo Rise review. Video and 14 findings
The Ocean Rodeo Rise was on our wish list to test. Not only because it is said to be the lightest kite but also because of its properties. The Dutch professional kitesurfer Giel Vlugt steamed to the absolute top in 2021 with the Rise. How quickly he got along with the Rise in extreme big… Read more Ocean Rodeo Rise review. Video and 14 findings
Kitesurfing February: this awaits you
In this kitesurf blog kitesurfing February we do not discuss kitesurfing holidays. No, we hope to give you insight into what to expect if you continue to kite sports in the Netherlands. We mention a few possibilities: snow kiting, ice kiting and ice swinging. However, the forecast for freezing cold or snow next 14 days is not available. Well for wind and… Read more Kitesurfing February: this awaits you
kite for life. 40 kitesurf lesson packages available
Kite for Life or: Kite4Life is a wonderful and meaningful initiative by Baris Soyogul. You may also know the Jump4Life action and remember the interview with Julian. We warmly support the initiatives and you can read why below. Call Kite4Life – sharing is appreciated 40 kitesurf lesson packages available Learn to kitesurf, after… Read more kite for life. 40 kitesurf lesson packages available
kite crash video. Evaluate and give tips
Whether you start kitesurfing or like we have been on the water for more than 20 years: you will fall. Sometimes just because of that one wave you didn't count on, sometimes because you're practicing a new kite trick. In this kitesurf-academy blog we evaluate a kite crash. We got you… Read more kite crash video. Evaluate and give tips
Kitesurfing schools overview for kitesurfing lessons
Kitesurfing lessons are a valuable and, in other words, a necessary investment. First of all, because kite surfing is not something to try. You have to learn it and you do that with kite surfing lessons. In addition, you have a lot of fun as soon as you go on the water with your own kitesurfing equipment. That is why we have put together an overview of kitesurfing schools for you. Read more Kitesurfing schools overview for kitesurfing lessons
Drying kitesurf equipment in wet weather and lack of space
Drying kitesurf material is a must because storing it wet is out of the question. For example, going kitesurfing again with a wet wetsuit that has not been rinsed is uncomfortable and unhygienic in the long run. Storing a wet kite causes mould. The 'weather' comes in. You can extend the life of your kite and kitesurfing equipment if you rinse and dry it. In… Read more Drying kitesurf equipment in wet weather and lack of space
