Evert Heijns

How to Travel with Kitesurfing Gear Nothing kills pre-trip excitement faster than watching a check-in agent squint at your board bag and reach for a calculator. If you’ve ever stood at an airport counter wondering whether your kite quiver is about to cost more than your flight, you’re not alone — it’s one of the

Do You Need to Be Fit and Strong to Kitesurf? If you’ve watched kitesurfers launch off waves and wondered whether you’d need to be some kind of athlete to try it, you’re asking the right question — just maybe expecting the wrong answer. Do you need to be fit or strong to kitesurf? The honest

Is Kitesurfing An Expensive Sport? Before you commit to learning, there’s a practical question every beginner asks sooner or later: is kitesurfing an expensive sport? The short version is yes — it sits firmly in the “gear-heavy” category of hobbies — but the full answer is more nuanced than a single price tag, and there

How Long Does It Take to Learn Kitesurfing? If you’ve been standing on the beach watching kitesurfers glide past and wondering “could I actually do that, and how long would it take me?” — you’re not alone. It’s the single most common question new riders ask before booking their first lesson. The honest answer: most

Is Kitesurfing Dangerous for Beginners? Kitesurfing has a reputation for being extreme. You see riders flying across the water, launching huge jumps, and getting dragged through waves, so naturally the question comes up: Is kitesurfing dangerous for beginners? The honest answer is yes — it can be. But the danger is often misunderstood. Most beginner

How to Choose First Kite Size: A Beginner’s Guide So, you’ve booked your first kitesurfing lesson, stood on the beach staring at the waves, and suddenly felt that rush of excitement mixed with a healthy dose of confusion—especially when the instructor asks, “What size kite are you using?” You freeze. How are you supposed to know? Trust