BEN BEHOLZ

What happens when the wind suddenly drops and you can no longer relaunch your kite using the usual technique?

Before launching your kite, you should know how its safety system works. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the three levels of the safety system and how to react correctly in a critical situation.

In this blog post, I’ll show you step by step how to set up your kite correctly.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to stand up on the board, control your riding direction and make your first direction changes – without foiling at first.

For this test, I took a closer look at the Halo Pro 2 and Roamer 2, putting both of them through their paces together with my favourite foil setup.

The first step in wing foiling is understanding your wing and learning how to control it properly.

For me, it completely changed the way I freestyle in lighter winds by combining the consistent power of a big kite with the responsiveness and positioning of a much smaller kite.

If you're a freestyler looking to make the most out of the 12–20 knot range, this is a kite that deserves a closer look.

The CORE NXS is not just another all-round kite. With its mix of Nexus, Xlite and Section DNA, it is designed to deliver the speed, drift and soft power that make foiling so much fun.

Parawinging is one of the fastest-growing foil sports, and after initially being quite skeptical, the Lotus completely changed my opinion. After riding the new Lotus Parawing extensively in different conditions, I finally understand what makes this discipline so addictive.

The new CORE Sensor 4S Pro comes with several updates, but one new feature stands out above all the others. It may seem like a small detail at first, yet it solves a problem that every kitesurfer faces sooner or later. In this article, I'll explain why I think this is one of the smartest improvements in our industry.

The Core NXS is probably the kite release that has generated the most curiosity among all-round riders this year. Designed to replace the Nexus, X-Lite and Section, it aims to combine freestyle, wave riding and foiling into a single platform.

Located at 1,800 meters above sea level in the Swiss Alps, Lake Silvaplana is one of the most unique wind sports destinations in Europe. Thanks to its reliable thermal wind, stunning mountain scenery, and excellent infrastructure, it has become a favorite spot for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and pumpfoilers alike.

Whether you're visiting in summer for water sports or in winter for snowkiting, Silvaplana is a destination that deserves a place on every rider's bucket list.

“Welcome to the chemical laboratory.”

That’s what I started calling this spot after accidentally discovering it a few years ago while scouting the French coast. Since then, I keep coming back every year because it offers a unique mix of wind, waves, and foiling conditions in a very special atmosphere.

The spot is best known for its famous breakwater, which creates an enormous protected area behind it. Combined with the powerful Mistral wind, this results in long stretches of smooth water that are ideal for bigair sessions or simply enjoying endless runs.

Whether you're travelling with a camper van, looking for a winter escape or chasing strong Mediterranean winds, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a destination that deserves a place on every kiter's radar.

After visiting for the first time myself, I immediately wondered why I hadn't come here years earlier. If you're looking for Brazilian-style training conditions in Europe, this spot completely exceeded my expectations.

Located in northern Sardinia, this spot is famous for its stunning turquoise lagoon and reliable thermal wind. Even when the forecast looks light, the local funnel and thermal effects often boost the wind significantly, making it a great option for kitesurfing.

Almanarre is one of the most versatile kite spots in Europe. Thanks to its unique location, it works perfectly with both of the Mediterranean's main wind directions: east and west.