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

The future is mine! – Viola Lippitsch  The young Viennese Viola Lippitsch is Austria’s future on the international wingfoil scene! She started her sports career at the tender age of 2.5 years with skiing, followed by several years of snowboarding. However, Viola’s adventurous spirit is not limited to winter sports; she passionately practices kitesurfing and mountain biking. Her athletic skills also extend to the handball field, where she played competitively in a club before discovering wingfoiling for herself.    Beyond her sporting enthusiasm, Viola has a deep c ..read more

“MY NEW ERA.” Luca was born in Monaco with South African and Italian roots, giving him a unique cultural identity. Living on a boat during the first months of his life may have sparked his inseparable connection to the ocean and fueled his love for traveling. Participating in South African school canoe sprints shows Luca’s early interest in water sports and his competitive spirit. Winning the U14 Victor Ludorum title at a young age highlights his determination.  At the age of 9, Luca discovered his true passion when he was introduced to kiting by his father. It seems that kiting has ..read more

“When the gust hits, you better be ready!” Evan Klijn  Last famous words? Let’s find out:   Another gnarly storm, another day in the life of Evan Klijn, who challenged the elements for a second time within months. This time, he is accompanied by his FLYSURFER teammate Borja, both with only one goal: breaking the current world record in their disciplines.   Leucate in France is known for its punchy offshore wind and lofty updrafts and is one of the world’s best spots to register insane jumps on height-measuring devices. Borja spent the whole day on his hydrofoil looping his b ..read more

Why have you released this brand-new kite? We want to win competitions and give our riders the chance to get the best out of themselves. In addition to dominating the Olympic Formula Kite Racing format, we have decided to build Big Air as a second pillar. FLYSURFER has a long history of successful performance products that have dominated the market in the lightwind segment. Our ambition to break this narrative and usher in a new era led to the ERA project decision. Now is the time to inspire enthusiasm among the next generation of kiters.    What are the requirements for the ERA ..read more

Which materials did you decide to use for the ERA to make it suitable for the strong winds needed for Big Air?   The ERA was tested with all available materials. We could only ensure the high turning speed that makes the kite unique with Dacron and D2. We still know we are responsible for our customers, so the sport must remain affordable and accessible. Our material mix has been tested for sustained performance and longevity over a decade of training use. We always see kite design as an overall concept. Depending on the requirements, compromises must be made to achieve the best com ..read more

Join us and listen to Luke McGillewie talking about the new ERA of kiteboarding. Luke will talk you through the workflow within our design team, tech specs, and material research on our way to building a competition L.E.I kite. Get first-hand impressions about the product’s performance and what to expect from it, not only as an athlete but also as a freerider. He recommends the perfect training quiver for ambitious young guns to reach their goals.     The post TechTalk – The road to a new ERA appeared first on FLYSURFER ..read more