Kitesurfing, the sport in which a kite is used to glide over water, has an interesting history dating back to 1977. In this blog a short look back at the history of kitesurfing with cool images.
Tag: Kitesurfing history
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
Kitesurf museum day May 7, 2022. Are you participating?
Some kiteboards are like nostalgia for me. Do you have this too? I have very fond memories of the Naish Mutant. That's why I recently bought a second-hand Mutant. They one from about 2002. I bought it as decoration and already for the 'Slufterhufter' day in 2022. Then I hope some Slufterhufters from the past… Read more Kitesurf museum day May 7, 2022. Are you participating?
Old school kiteboard in ruins. D'Light, Shinn, Naish and Extrimity
My eye fell on this photo from my archive. A photo with a story that also provides insight into the development of kiteboards. In the picture you see a broken D'Light. Broken by Harald Mijnsbergen, owner of kitesurf shop Extrimity. The shop no longer exists. As a former windsurfer, Harald was fervent at the time ... Read more Old school kiteboard in ruins. D'Light, Shinn, Naish and Extrimity
Kitesurfing 1998/2008 Photo update
Kitesurfing has been around for about 10 years. What started with boards without foot straps and kites without a depower system, has now grown into a real sport with its own products and its own lifestyle. I have been kiting myself for about ten years now and I look back with a smile to the beautiful early years. We were truly pioneers.… Read more Kitesurfing 1998/2008 Photo update
Nice day on the Slufter
Summer is coming to an end, in recent weeks it has seemed almost autumn. Fortunately for the real enthusiasts, there was still a real summer day today. An excellent time to test all new gear. With a nice wind force five, a clear blue sky and a falling tide, everyone was looking forward to it. Below ... Read more Nice day on the Slufter