We absolutely love kitesurfing, which is why such a huge part of Extreme Nomads is dedicated to this amazing sport! From the best spots to take kitesurfing lessons and kitesurfing holidays to finding the best kitesurfing gear and equipment on the market, we try to answer as many questions you may have in the most detailed way possible!
Kitesurfing in Ireland is wild. Introduction by Grace Austin, editor of Extreme Nomads; main article by Ugne Kaskelyte Perched on the westerly fringes of Europe, Ireland’s windswept, wave-battered coastline is a place of legend and lore. It’s a paradise — a cold water paradise — that promises to satisfy everything Read more…
Choosing gifts for kitesurfers just got easier. Let me start by saying, I know why you’re here. You’ve worked out that kitesurfers are simultaneously the best and worst people to buy gifts for (best because we love our gadgets and gear, worst because we’re so bloody particular about them). As Read more…
A big thank you to the contributors on our Siargao Island series: Kathrin Borgwardt, Hendrik Van de Perre, Tom Soupart, and William Bourget. Siargao kitesurfing in all about its flat water lagoon, world class waves, and gentle breeze. “Siargao is a waterman’s paradise” says Hendrik Van de Perre enthusiastically, “and Read more…
From the sand dunes of Morocco to the wave battered shores of Mauritius, kitesurfing camps are popping up around the world faster than groupies at a Guns n’ Roses gig (but ummm, that’s a topic for a different post, I guess). For those of you looking to dive into the Read more…
Travelling to Thailand? Check out the best kite spots in the country! Remember that island that Roger Moore jetted off to in The Man with the Golden Gun? Oh yeah, that was in Thailand. And remember that insanely beautiful place where Leo DiCaprio went totally bananas in The Beach? Am Read more…
Thinking about doing some kitesurfing in Hua Hin? Here’s what you need to know to get started. Hua Hin has long held the coveted spot as the most popular spot for kitesurfing in Thailand (though with the nearby spot of Pranburi gaining traction, there are bound to be a few Read more…
Looking for some accurate, first-hand info about kitesurfing in China? We got you covered. The world over knows little of China’s kitesurfing scene. But it’s there, baby–and it’s growing at a freaking phenomenal rate. City spots, wave spots, lagoons–heck, even tropical islands (yes, China has tropical islands; it’s a thing Read more…
This guide will make your search for the perfect kitesurfing wetsuit simple. Having spent the past few years beach bumming and kitesurfing in Asia, I’ve thankfully had about as much need for a wetsuit as a fish needs a fur coat. But alas, times are a’changing: What with myself and Read more…
Side hustle coach & avid kitesurfer Raunak Datt shares 6 kitesurfing jobs you can get started in today. Starting a side hustle is more than just having an extra income. It can also be the first step of doing what you love and getting paid for it. You’ll get better Read more…
Wondering which waterproof smartwatch is the best? Read which watches we rate — and why. If you’ve read any of our previous reviews on the world’s best watersports sunglasses or even our recent feature on bombproof kiteboard bags for travel, you’ll know we take our watersports accessories pretty damn seriously. Read more…
Traveling with kite gear is a pain in the whatsit; but with a badass kiteboard bag, it’s a teensy bit more bearable. We’ve all been that person at the check-in counter slipping a sneaky foot under the weighing scales in a desperate attempt to get cleared for your weight restrictions, Read more…
The newest beach resort in Phan Rang, Vietnam, is not to be missed. The just-planted palm trees were already bowing over as 30 knots of wind swept over My Hoa. A few kites were already flying out past the reef, where 2 meter waves were barreling in towards the sheltered Read more…
