In this kitesurfing blog kitesurfing in May we hope to give you insight into what awaits you as a kitesurfer in May in the Netherlands. We also look back at the tragic surfing drama of May 2020 in which the girl played a decisive role in the fate of the surfer. The wind forecast is not immediately favorable to us at the beginning of May.… Read more Kitesurfing in May in the Netherlands. This awaits you
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Kitesurfing from the old days. Without depower
Earlier I showed some photos of kitesurfing from the old days. Then from Harald Mijnsbergen, then owner of kitesurfing shop Extremity, which no longer exists. This time I'm going further back in time. Maybe to 1999. To the time of the first generation of kites and kiteboards in production. I'll take you… Read more Kitesurfing from the old days. Without depower
Correct wetsuit thickness per season. View the overview
A winter wetsuit is not an unnecessary luxury as soon as the weather and water temperatures drop, but also on cold days in spring. Because then the water temperature is also cold. When determining what thickness you need, it all comes down to insulation. Good insulation provides protection against the water temperature and temperature… Read more Correct wetsuit thickness per season. View the overview
Kitesurf brands overview – All kite brands
How many kite brands do you think there are? 60, 80 or 100? In this kitesurf blog we have an overview of kitesurf brands for you. To be honest, we needed support from kite surfers from different countries for this. It will not be 100% complete yet, but it is probably the most complete overview that can be found. Not… Read more Kitesurf brands overview – All kite brands
Kitesurf podcast rescue Maasvlakte
It has been exactly 10 years since one of the most controversial kitesurfing rescue actions took place for kite spot the Maasvlakte. Kitesurf podcast rescue Maasvlakte Few kitesurfers from that time will not remember this rescue. Now, 10 years later, Stefan van der Kamp takes listeners back to this day in a narrative and informative podcast... Read more Kitesurf podcast rescue Maasvlakte
Wingsurfer blogs top 10 – Check out the best wingsurf blogs
Summer vacation is in full swing. It's a beautiful summer in the Netherlands for learning to wingsurf or getting better at it. In this context, we take a look back at our most popular wingfoil blogs and the most visited wingfoil information, especially for every wing surfer. These blogs were the most read wingfoil blogs and articles worldwide in various languages… Read more Wingsurfer blogs top 10 – Check out the best wingsurf blogs
Kiteloop tutorial – This is how you learn a kiteloop without injuries
The kiteloop is a coveted kitesurfing trick for many kitesurfers where the kiter makes his kite make a round in the air. You can make a kiteloop as extreme as you want. For example, you can do it kitesurfing very easily, so without jumping. But also during turning (kiteloop transition) or during the… Read more Kiteloop tutorial – This is how you learn a kiteloop without injuries
Kitesurfing rules known? This way you prevent a kite crash
Every kitesurfer who has had kitesurfing lessons should know them. The 8 kitesurfing rules drawn up by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO). The 8 IKO rules below all speak for themselves. Whether they are always adhered to is not. Nor whether kite surfers consciously do not comply with them. It may be that a kitesurfer is in his own world or… Read more Kitesurfing rules known? This way you prevent a kite crash
Kitesurfing school overview for lessons in the Netherlands
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 school overview for lessons in the Netherlands
Kitesurfing women – Some specific tips
Kitesurfing is an inclusive sport. A 'kitesurfing women's manual' would therefore not be necessary. Or are there perhaps some specific tips for women to take into account? In this blog we explore what kitesurfing entails, why it is so great and how you can start kitesurfing safely and confidently. In addition… Read more Kitesurfing women – Some specific tips
