INSIGHTS: 5 REASONS TO GET INTO KITESURFING

Ever wondered why so many people fall in love with kitesurfing? We’ve narrowed it down to five powerful reasons to take the leap into this life-changing sport.

The appeal of kitesurfing is huge as it just looks so incredibly fun to do. But what is there to kitesurfing behind the obvious joy of skimming across water with the wind at your back, the ocean stretching out before you. If you have never done kitesurfing, here is our point of view as longtime kitesurfers. There are countless reasons to try kitesurfing, but here are five that you simply can’t ignore.

Kitesurfer : Tristan, GONG Staff, with the Steez Wood Flex twin tip and Elips Aramid DP kite.

1. Fast Progress

Your first rides on day one? This is quite common when learning under good conditions. Kitesurfing has one of the steepest learning curves. Once you've mastered kite control and waterstarts, kitesurfing gives you fast, tangible milestones that keep you hooked.

In just a few sessions, you can be riding upwind. Soon after, you're carving turns, jumping, and experimenting with style. This rapid improvement is hugely motivating and one of the sport’s most satisfying perks.

Kitesurfer : Teke with the Sway Wood Flex twin tip and Display kite.

2. Fly high

Soaring through the air is kitesurfing’s ultimate thrill—its true superpower. With the right timing and technique, you won’t just glide across the water—you’ll launch above it. At first, you’ll experience small, playful hops. But as your skills progress, those hops turn into towering jumps that defy gravity.

That magical moment when the water drops away and you find yourself floating in silence, fully in control, is unlike anything else. For seasoned freestylers, boosting 10+ meter jumps with big air kites becomes second nature. It’s not just exhilarating—it’s completely addictive.

Kitesurfer : Tristan, GONG Staff, with the Steez Wood Flex twin tip and Elips Aramid DP kite.

3. Play With the Elements

Kitesurfing is the ultimate expression of harmony between wind, water, and movement. Whether you're gliding across glassy lagoons or carving through rolling wave breaks, you’re not just adapting—you’re engaging with the environment.

No two sessions are the same. Your mission is to align your riding with the rhythm of nature. That’s when everything clicks—just like it does for Airton on one of those unforgettable, epic days here below.

Kitesurfer : Airton, GONG team rider, with the Chemical “Novo” HDCC and Elips Aramid DP.

4. Power on demand

Knowing how to kitesurf is like having your very own personal roller coaster. If you're chasing pure adrenaline, look no further. With a simple pull on the kite bar, you can launch into spectacular jumps.

You have the power to crank upwind, boost massive airs, carve and spray buckets of water while surfing, or throw down explosive wakestyle tricks. Few sports offer such a direct connection to raw, untamed energy—and what you can do with it is nothing short of wild.

Kitesurfer : Tristan, GONG Staff, with the Steez Wood Flex twin tip and Elips Aramid DP kite.