Marques kitesurf

Hawaiian brand founded in 2000 by Pete Cabrinha, big-wave legend and kite pioneer. Premium kites (Switchblade, Moto, FX), twin-tips, surfboards and foils. Reference for bow-arc structures and self-relaunching 4-line kites. Pro team includes Liam Whaley and James Boulding. Suits everyone from school beginners to freestyle and wave competitors.

Brand relaunched in 2019 by Mike Raper and Sky Solbach after splitting from Boards & More. Orbit, Reach and Pulse kites plus Atmos boards built for modern performance. Refined construction with patented tech like N-Weave. High-end positioning for freeride, big air and wave riders. Suits intermediate to expert riders looking for premium gear.

French brand founded in 1990 by Raphael Salles in Montpellier. Pioneer of the modern foil with its F-One Foils range, and reference for Bandit kites (best-seller since 2007) and Trax / Mitu Pro Wave boards. Also very active in wingfoil and SUP. Freeride/wave identity with strong foil innovation. Suits versatile riders who want French-made quality.

British brand founded in 1998, rooted in paragliding, which shows in its handling quality. Full range: tube kites (Edge, Enduro, Reo) and foil kites (Chrono, R1) for racing and snowkite. Absolute reference for foil kites and snowkiting. Durable build, premium finish. From Reo beginner kites to R1 race weapons for top-level competitors.

German brand founded in 2001 in Fehmarn by local kiters. Famous for its in-house ExoTex anti-stretch material on kites like the Section, GTS, Nexus and XR. Fusion and Choice boards. High-end Made in Germany build, above-average lifespan, premium pricing. German freeride and wave identity, ideal for intermediate to expert riders who care about durability.

Founded in 1995 by Robby Naish, absolute windsurf legend (24-time world champion) and pioneer of kitesurf and SUP. Hawaiian brand covering kite (Pivot, Boxer, Triad), windsurf, surf, SUP, wing and foil. Quintessential waterman identity, strong surf heritage, polished design. Suits versatile riders who want a historic, all-water-sports brand.

American brand founded in 1999 in Oregon by brothers Tony and Jeff Logosz. Strong wakeboard roots with renowned boards and boots. In kite: RPM (iconic freestyle kite), Rally, Ghost and Asylum boards. Solid build, US freestyle/freeride identity, accessible pricing. Suits progressing kiters and intermediate to expert wakeboarders.

South African brand founded in 1998 by Clinton Filen. Strong sustainability focus through its Airush Reflex program and reduced composite use. Lithium kites (school/freeride best-seller), Ultra (single-strut), Session and AK boards. Accessible freeride identity, South African quality, solid value. Suits schools, beginners and freeride riders who want an eco-conscious brand.

German brand founded in 2017 by former North and Cabrinha execs based in Hamburg. Quick rise thanks to focused products: RS (freeride/big air), FS (freestyle) and WS (wave) kites. Premium build, minimalist German design. Pro riders include Maxime Chabloz (GKA Big Air world champion). Suits intermediate to expert riders looking for fresh, high-performing gear.

Dutch brand founded in 1998, the absolute reference for harnesses and neoprene in kite, wake and surf. Iconic Majestic (back) and Stealth (waist) harnesses, Marshall and Star wetsuits. Innovations like the Bionic Hardshell and Battle Belt. Pro team includes Ruben Lenten and Ewan Jaspan. Dutch lifestyle identity, strong presence at every contest. Fits all levels.

German brand, sister of North, founded in 2003 by Boards & More. Specialist in Riot, Apex and Nova harnesses and Seek, Element and Onyx wetsuits. Innovation on hardshell harnesses and magnetic closures. Also vests, helmets and accessories. Polished German-European build, high durability. Suits kite, wing, windsurf and surf riders who value comfort and longevity.

German brand founded in 2001, world leader in foil kites (cell kites). Iconic Sonic, Soul, Peak and Hybrid models, especially strong in light wind and snowkite. Also tube kites (Stoke, Mojo) and boards. Refined build, patented tech like the RAY steering system. Suits riders looking to extend their wind range or hit the mountain.

Slovak brand founded in 1999, specialist in European-made twin-tips. Iconic Raptor, Cruiser and Allround boards known for accessible pricing at equivalent quality. Also Sculp and Hyper kites, foils and accessories. Made-in-Slovakia construction with strict QC, serious finish. Accessible freeride/freestyle identity. Suits schools, beginners and freeriders looking for great value.

Polish brand founded in 1995, one of the oldest still-active kite board makers. Specialist in twin-tips (NHP, T5) and split-board kites (their famous hinged Splitboard). Also 50Fifty and Fish Skim kites. Made-in-Poland construction with in-house factory, recognized durability. Solid freeride and freestyle identity. Suits riders who want a reliable board, travel light or try splitboarding.

French brand founded in 2010 in Hossegor, originally focused on surf neoprene. Magma and Seafarer wetsuits known for warmth, X10D kite harnesses and accessories. Also wing and SUP gear. French surf identity, polished design, eco-conscious manufacturing (neoprene recycling). Suits kite, surf and wing riders looking for premium neoprene and a new-gen harness.

American brand founded in 1995 by Tony Finn (inventor of the Skurfer, the wakeboard's ancestor). Historic and still-leading wakeboard reference: Trip, Remedy, Butterstick boards, boots and vests. Also present in kite with Solo and Wow kites. Strong US wake/cable identity, pro team includes Daniel Grant and Massi Piffaretti. Suits all wake levels, from beginner to competitor.

Roberto Ricci Designs, Italian brand founded in 1994 on the Tuscan coast. True versatility: historic windsurf line, kite (Religion, Passion kites), surf and SUP. Recognized LTE (Light Tech Edition) constructions, Mediterranean design, in-house R&D in Talamone. Italian lifestyle and waterman identity, multi-discipline pro riders. Suits versatile riders who value Italian design and quality.

German brand born from the 2018 North Sails Kiteboarding split, under Boards & More. Carries North's technical heritage with steady development: Evo, Neo, Rebel, Dice and Juice kites, Jaime, Select and Whip boards. Very active in wingfoil too (Slick, Unit). Star pro team includes Aaron Hadlow, Lasse Walker and Jamie Overbeek. Fits everyone from freeride to top-level competition.