Wave kites

Buying a wave kite

Much to be found on and around the waves? A wave kite is your best buddy in these conditions. In combination with a directional kiteboard you defy different conditions and experience the ultimate feeling of freedom in your own way. View our range or visit our surf shop!

For whom is a wave kitesurf kite suitable?

Would you like to spend your hours in the waves as a kite surfer? Or are you looking for a user-friendly beginners kite? Then you would do well to include a wave kite in your orientation process.

With wave kiting you actually combine two sports in one, namely wave surfing and kite surfing. On the one hand you are technically riding a wave, while in your hands you have a kite bar that is in contact with the kite. This in combination with the endless possibilities makes the wave discipline very interesting. Because whether you want to make tricks, surf down-the-line at ease or make very sharp turns; everything is possible! In addition, the type of kite is easy to control and forgiving, so that the novice kite surfer can also choose to purchase a wave kite.

What are important properties of a wave kite?

In the diverse conditions of the sea you prefer to receive the best performance, which is why special kites for wave kitesurfing have been developed. This ensures that the user can get the most out of a session and thus experience progression and pleasure. Pay attention to the following features if you are considering buying a wave kite:

• The kite must have a simple relaunch (restart)
• Has a good drift ability
• Has a lot of low-end power and therefore light pressure on the bar
• Has a low aspect design

And not only wave kiters enjoy this type of kite, it is also a suitable option for the novice kite surfer. As a result, kitesurf kites for wave are widely applicable and very popular.

Which brands make wave kites?

Almost every kitesurfing brand nowadays makes one or more wave kites. You will find the following models in the Telstar Surf range:

Duotone Neo - F-One Bandit S - Cabrinha Drifter - Airush Session - North Carve - PLKB Swell