This is what happens when you ask Jean-Baptiste Chandelier and his team for a kitesurfing video with the claim ‘SOUL is all you need.’ They show you the fun and excitement of riding with the SOUL, making you feel like you’re flying over the water – always with a little wink Because let’s face […] The post SOUL is all you need – by Jean-Baptiste Chandelier & Co. appeared first on FLYSURFER ..read more

Gian Andrea Stragiotti and Catalina Turienz newly crowned Formula Kite World Champions have been leading the competition since the very beginning. However, in the format of Formula Kite, nothing is decided before the last day. The first to get three wins in the four-rider final is declared the winner of the event, and depending on their earlier performance, this task can be easier or harder. Gian Stragiotti, the new Youth World Champion, shared his insights and strategies with us. “I trained really hard this winter on the Formula Kite gear. I already achieved good results a month ago ..read more

Hello, I’m Viola Lippitsch, FLYSURFER Team Rider and from Austria. The holidays have just started and we are already in the middle of the competition season. I’m currently on the Canary Islands, where three GWA Wingfoil World Tour stops are taking place in the coming weeks. Wingfoiling is a very young sport and there are many young, up-and-coming talents. That’s why there is a Youth Wingfoil World Cup, which was held last week in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The difference to the adult competitions is that the participants are divided into three age groups – U19 / U16 / U14. There is a freefly sl ..read more

We’ve added a new version of the TAO to our product portfolio. Starting a new sport or filtering the nuances between all the different types of wings may be overwhelming at first glance. Get an overview of our wings and their benefits. We hope this will make your decision easier. Entry Level Everyone starts one day, but the right equipment makes a huge difference. You are looking for excellent pumping performance and stability in a wing. Swept back wing tips will help you stay on the board and avoid crashing while you start gliding. It is always good to keep an overview of your surro ..read more

Never were the stakes higher than at this year’s Semaine Olympique Francaise, the World Cup in Hyeres, France, on the Côte d’Azur. This year’s regatta, featuring all sailing disciplines, including Formula Kite Men and Women, was commonly known as the “Last Chance Regatta” (LCR), as it would determine which kiteboarders would secure the last remaining five spots for the Olympic Summer Games in Paris. Of the total of only 20 nation slots available at the Olympics for men and women, the remaining 15 slots were already allocated at previous continental championships and the 2023 World Championsh ..read more

So safe & secure that Frank – our lifeguard – can extend his break. What is kitesurfing about? It’s magic, freedom, fun, action, thrill – the list is endless, and it means something different for all of us. But regardless of what excites us about this sport, safety is important. And this is precisely where the INDIE by FLYSURFER comes into play, aiming to make kitesurfing as safe as possible, so you can focus on the exciting parts of the sport.  Imagine a tricky area to launch your kite, where the spot is probably busy and you absolutely have to rely on your kite. Launching th ..read more

Let’s start into a new week full of emotion – the race is on!   New week, new luck! That’s what many starters of the Princess Sofia Trophy (PST) might have thought, especially after fighting for the European Championship in Mar Menor just eight days earlier. No one expected the first day to bring the most challenging and windiest conditions of the last four years. With 59 men and 34 women, the starting field was at the highest level as usual. However, top-seeded sailors like Connor Bainbridge (GBR) or Lauriane Nolot (FRA) were absent due to the short recovery time between the Europe ..read more

Speed, tactics, and nerves of steel – that’s what the athletes had to demonstrate throughout the six-day racing series at the European Championship on Mar Menor in southwestern Spain. With 137 participants from 39 countries, this was not only one of the most International European Championships ever held in kite racing but also marked the beginning of a historic year for kite foil-racing’s world elite. With the Olympics on the horizon, the racing fleet is more motivated than ever to push the boundaries of the sport and fight harder than ever before. And that’s exactly what they did!  ..read more

  Welcome to our captivating video where we dive into the world of kitesurfing, starting with the basics of wind. This video is your gateway to understanding key questions every aspiring kitesurfer might have: What is wind? How is it formed? And how does it fuel our sport? Guided by Roderick, we’ll explore not only the science behind the wind but also take you through the initial steps of kitesurfing – from setting up your equipment to your first attempts on the water. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their knowledge, this video, with Roderick’s expert guidance, will sho ..read more

Laurent “Lolo BSD” Guyot mainly trains at his home spot, Lautaret Pass, in the French Alps and Serre Chevalier Valley. Sometimes he travels to other snow kite spots to explore mixed terrain and snow conditions.   In 2014, Lolo reached 2nd place at the world SKM freestyle and won the French championship title – his biggest achievement! Since then, he ended up in second place on the SKM and French championship podiums. His main goal was to win the World SnowKite Masters and regain the French champion title   “The first time I competed at SKM was in 2011. Back in the day, I was ..read more