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What's the Best Beginner Windsurf Board? — 2026 Guide
Home › Blog › Windsurf Boards › What's the Best Beginner Windsurf Board? — 2026… Buying Guide · Windsurf Boards You don't need a race board or a pure wave stick to learn windsurfing. The best beginner board is one with enough float to keep you going in light wind, a stable wide outline, a...
How Long Does It Take to Learn Wing Foiling? — Realistic Timeline
Home › Blog › Wing Foil › How Long Does It Take to Learn Wing Foiling? — … Beginner Guide · Wing Foil Most people go from zero to gliding in 20–30 hours of water time. But the real variable isn't the calendar — it's consistent wind, the right coach, and whether you've ridden before. ...
Wetsuit Brand Comparison: ION, Duotone, NeilPryde & Cabrinha
Home › Blog › Wetsuits › Wetsuit Brand Comparison: ION, Duotone, NeilPry… Buying Guide · Wetsuits ION and NeilPryde take completely different approaches to keeping you warm. ION obsesses over cold-water thickness; NeilPryde builds versatile suits that work across kite, wing, and wave. Her...
What Wind Speed Do You Need for Wing Foiling? — Knot Guide
Home › Blog › Wing Foil › What Wind Speed Do You Need for Wing Foiling? —… Beginner Guide · Wing Foil Wing foiling needs less wind than you'd think, but there's a real minimum. We'll break down the exact knot range where you'll actually progress—and where it gets fun. SS Sur...
C-Kite vs Bow/Delta Kite — What's the Difference?
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › C-Kite vs Bow/Delta Kite — What's the Difference? Buying Guide · Kitesurfing C-kites and bow kites look different because they're built for different riders and conditions. We'll break down the shape, feel, and which one suits your style. SS Surf-...
Women's Wetsuit Guide 2026 — Best Fit & Warmth
Home › Blog › Wetsuits › Women's Wetsuit Guide 2026 — Best Fit & Warmth Buying Guide · Wetsuits The right women's wetsuit isn't about the prettiest colour—it's about staying warm, moving freely, and actually wanting to get back in the water tomorrow. We'll walk you through thickness, fit,...
How to Choose a SUP Board Size — Length, Width & Volume Guide
Home › Blog › SUP › How to Choose a SUP Board Size — Length, Width … Buying Guide · SUP SUP sizing isn't rocket science—it's about matching your weight, skill, and what you'll actually do on the water. Get this right and you'll float high, paddle smooth, and enjoy it. Get it wrong and you...
How to Choose a Kiteboard 2026 — Buyer's Guide
01 -- CRITERIA What to Look For 30-42L Typical beginner volume 135-150cm Common beginner length 4 Main board styles 2026 Latest season designs • ◈Volume & Buoyancy -- Beginners need boards with enough float to help you get upwind and maintain control. Look for 30-42L; too small and you'll tire fighting fo...
Kite Bar Buying Guide 2026 — Which Bar Should You Buy?
Choosing the right kite bar is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a kitesurfer. Your bar is your primary control interface—it affects how responsive your kite feels, how safely you can depower, and ultimately how much you'll enjoy being on the water. In 2026, the bars available at Surf-Store.com repr...
How to Pump Up a Kite Correctly — Inflation Pressure Guide
You pump up a kite using a hand pump or electric pump to inflate the bladder tubes to the pressure marked on the kite itself--typically 6-8 PSI for most modern kites. Always check that all valve stems are tight, inflate slowly to avoid over-pressurising, and use a pressure gauge to hit the sweet spot between responsive...
Can You Learn Windsurfing Without Lessons? — Honest Answer
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Can You Learn Windsurfing Without Lessons? — Ho… Spot Guide · Windsurf You can teach yourself to windsurf—thousands have. But expect a longer, harder road with more wipeouts than if you'd taken lessons. The honest truth: technique matters, and you won't know what ...
Lightest Windsurf Boards 2026 — Carbon Construction Guide
Home › Blog › Windsurf Boards › Lightest Windsurf Boards 2026 — Carbon Construc… Buying Guide · Windsurf Boards Carbon windsurf boards weigh 4.2–5.2 kg depending on size, cutting fatigue and sharpening your turns without sacrificing wave hold. We'll show you what makes them light, which r...
Kitesurfing Mykonos — Kalafatis Beach Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Mykonos — Kalafatis Beach Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Kalafatis has been Greece's best-kept secret for 20+ years — clockwork Etesian winds, warm water, and a bay that actually works year-round. Here's exactly what kite size to pack for pea...
Kitesurfing Crete — Elafonissi & Falasarna Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Crete — Elafonissi & Falasarna Guid… Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Crete's west coast is Europe's best-kept kitesurfing secret. Elafonissi and Falasarna deliver consistent Etesian winds, warm water through October, and almost no crowds—here's where to ...
Windsurfing Lefkada — Vassiliki Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Windsurfing Lefkada — Vassiliki Spot Guide 2026 Spot Guide · Windsurf Vassiliki isn't just another Greek spot—it's the thermal wind factory that's been delivering reliable 12–25 knot afternoons since the 1990s. We've sent dozens of riders there over the years, and...
Kitesurfing Rhodes — Prasonisi Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Rhodes — Prasonisi Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Prasonisi is where two seas collide and the wind shows up like clockwork. We've sent riders there since the early 2000s, and if you're heading out May to October, you need the right kite ...
Windsurfing Naxos — Mikri Vigla Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Windsurfing Naxos — Mikri Vigla Spot Guide 2026 Spot Guide · Windsurf Mikri Vigla on Naxos isn't just another Mediterranean spot—it's where you'll find the Aegean's most reliable thermal winds, warm shallow water, and zero crowds. We've sent riders there since 200...
Kitesurfing Limnos — Keros Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Limnos — Keros Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Keros Beach on Limnos isn't packed with tourists or ego—it's packed with wind. The Etesian thermals that ancient mariners feared now power five months of rideable conditions, and we've sent d...
Windsurfing Kos — Marmari Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Windsurf › Windsurfing Kos — Marmari Spot Guide 2026 Spot Guide · Windsurf Marmari Bay on Kos isn't famous by accident. Thermal wind builds predictably 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., peaking 12–22 knots May through October, with flat sandy water and zero swell. Here's what to bring and ...
Kitesurfing Paros — Golden Beach Spot Guide 2026
Home › Blog › Kitesurfing › Kitesurfing Paros — Golden Beach Spot Guide 2026 Buying Guide · Kitesurfing Golden Beach on Paros isn't famous for nothing—it's famous because it works. We've shipped gear to riders there for over 20 years, and the Etesian winds deliver 14–22 knots reliably fro...