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Kitesurfing in the Philippines: An Island Hopping Adventure

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Kitesurfing in the Philippines: An Island Hopping Adventure

More than 7,000 islands, thousands of tropical beaches, and everybody talks about Boracay. Isn't that a rather reductive way to discover a country?

This February 2026 I decided to escape the European winter and spend some time travelling around the Philippines. The idea was quite simple: warm weather, beautiful tropical islands, some good kitesurfing sessions and, above all, the pleasure of discovering places…

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Kitesurfing Dubai: an honest guide. Tips, Spots & Winds

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Kitesurfing Dubai: an honest guide. Tips, Spots & Winds

Explore the best kitesurfing spots in Dubai with tips on wind conditions, gear, and safety

Dubai, with its futuristic skyline, vast desert landscapes, and luxurious lifestyle, is a place most people associate with opulence and adventure. But there's another side to this city that the authorities have pushed to attention: the kitesurfing scene. While the…

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Unwind and learn: best beginner kitesurfing spots worldwide

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Unwind and learn: best beginner kitesurfing spots worldwide

Embark on a journey of discovery and adventure: unveiling the best beginner kitesurfing spots worldwide, where learning to ride is just the beginning

Learning to kitesurf is an adventure in itself, but choosing the right destination can make the experience even more rewarding. The best kitesurfing spots for beginners offer much more than ideal wind conditions, shallow waters, and professional kite schools. They…

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Self-Rescue in Kitesurfing: A Crucial Guide to Safety

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Self-Rescue in Kitesurfing: A Crucial Guide to Safety

Step by step the must-to-know technique you need to know when kitesurfing, facing an emergency

As fun as it is, kitesurfing demands a thorough understanding of safety procedures, particularly regarding kitesurfing self rescue techniques. Being prepared for unexpected situations while out on the water can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a potentially…

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Kitesurf Ometepe: an Epic Kite Trip to Nicaragua

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Kitesurf Ometepe: an Epic Kite Trip to Nicaragua

Uncover a new tropical spot for adventure junkies! Escape the mainstream destinations and immerse yourself in this hidden kitesurfing paradise.

Thinking about your next winter destination? If you are ready to embark on the ultimate kitesurfing adventure, look no further than the magnificent island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. This hidden, laid-back paradise, located in Lake Nicaragua, offers a perfect blend…

6 min read

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What you need to know before going kiting to Tarifa.

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What you need to know before going kiting to Tarifa.

What the best kitesurfing spot in Spain has to offer for and besides kitesurfing. Sea, beaches, wetlands, and dunes.

Tarifa is well known as a paradise for wind and water sports lovers. One of the most beautiful destinations to enjoy all year round. Not surprisingly, everybody who visits it falls in love with this town full of tradition, beautiful…

4 min read

7 tips to boost your body drag upwind skills

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7 tips to boost your body drag upwind skills

Retrieve your kiteboard after falling with confidence and in the shortest time following this advice.

If you want to be an independent rider after finishing your kite course, mastering the body-drag upwind is fundamental. If we analyze what being independent means, we can roughly resume it with: being able to set your kite, launch, and…

7 min read 1 comment

When your kite becomes a flying piece of art

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When your kite becomes a flying piece of art

Italian creativity, art knowledge, combined with years of experience in shaping kitesurfing kites, can produce something unique - something, you can actually ride with.

Francesco Ponti is a 6 times Italian snow kite champion and 7 times Italian kite buggy champion, snow kite instructor since 1999 and kitesurf instructor since 2001 in Italy, Morocco, Egypt and Kenya. He has also been a professional kite…

8 min read 2 comments

The Kite Bar: functions, evolution, components, and its safety

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The Kite Bar: functions, evolution, components, and its safety

Fundamental for the rider's safety: the origins, the design, how it works, and the emergency systems of the kitesurf control bar.

The kitesurf control bar is arguably the most important part of the kiteboarding gear concerning safety and control of the kite’s power. Any kiter obviously knows its functions: in connection with the kite lines, it controls the steering direction of…

17 min read 7 comments

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