This Week in Kitesurfing: New Gear Drops, World Titles, and Hydrofoil Big Air
KitesurfingOfficial··2h ago·1 min read
This week brought significant news for gear enthusiasts and competitive riders. Multiple new kites, boards, and wetsuits were launched alongside major event results.
Duotone released a wave of new gear this week. Riders can now explore the 2027 Dice SLS, Neo, and Neo SLS kites. The Jaime SLS 2027 kiteboard also joined the lineup. ION presented its Fall/Winter 2027 collection, focusing on cold water performance with new wetsuits, accessories, and harnesses. On the competition front, James Carew secured the GKA Kite World Tour title for 2026. Andrea Zust and Hugo Wigglesworth successfully defended their Hydrofoil Big Air titles in Sylt. Lorenzo Casati achieved third place in the Hydrofoil World Championship and fifth in the Strapless discipline.
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