This Week in Kitesurfing: New Gear, Rider Awards, European Championships
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Gear releases dominated the week, with major brands unveiling kites, boards, and cold-water apparel. An award recognized a top rider, while a strong performance marked the European Championships.
This week brought significant new product announcements across the industry. ION and Mystic introduced their Fall/Winter 2027 cold-water apparel collections. Ozone unveiled two new kites, the Reflex and the Vortex V2 Ultra X, catering to different styles. Eleveight expanded its big air range with the Stratos Plus five-strut kite. Reedin, with Kevin Langeree and Damien Girardin, launched the Snack Pack, a crossover board. Beyond gear, the community celebrated Wyatt Duce as the AWSI 2026 Rider of the Year. Jessie Kampman secured second place at the European Championships, demonstrating strong competitive performance.
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