ION
Apparel Brand
Primary market
Global
Origin
Germany
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Oberhaching, Germany (Boards & More Group; group registered office Molln, Austria)
ION is a Apparel Brand profile on KitesurfingOfficial with a focus on harnesses, wetsuits, apparel and accessories. Founded in 2004 in Germany. Explore the linked listings to see where this brand appears across kite shops, schools and trips in the KSO Trusted Network.
Brand overview
ION develops watersports neoprene and accessories, including wetsuits, harnesses, impact vests and bags.
ION is a brand from Germany that produces gear for various watersports, including kitesurfing. The brand's product range encompasses core equipment such as harnesses and wetsuits, alongside apparel, accessories, bags, and safety items. While originating in Germany, ION operates under the Boards & More Group, which has its registered office in Molln, Austria. The brand positions itself around supplying elements for surfing-related disciplines, including wingfoiling, windsurfing, and general foiling, in addition to kitesurfing and surfing. Its offerings aim to support riders with functional gear across these categories.
Brand focus
About the brand
ION launched in 2004 as the Boards & More Group's neoprene and accessories brand for water sports, becoming widely used for wetsuits and harnesses in kite and windsurfing. It later added a bike division.
History
The story behind ION
ION was founded in Germany in 2004. The brand established itself within the watersports industry by focusing on essential gear such as wetsuits and harnesses. It operates as part of the Boards & More Group, headquartered in Oberhaching, Germany, with the group's registered office in Molln, Austria. Since its inception, ION has developed its product lines to cater to multiple disciplines, including kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling, and surfing.
Updated 15 Sep 2026