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Last Tuesday at Lancing Beach, 65% of the riders we watched were stuck in the dreaded "walk of shame," trudging back upwind while the tide turned. It's a classic scene that kills the stoke, usually caused by a kite that'…

What if you could trade the drag of a traditional surfboard for the silent, frictionless flight of a hydrofoil by your third session? You’ve likely watched riders at spots like Weymouth or Poole Harbour gliding effortles…

Patagonia surf fashion isn't about chasing the latest neon trend from a fast-fashion factory. It's about gear that survives a brutal winter and still looks sharp at the pub afterwards

Is the most recognisable piece of kit on the beach actually the best technical tool for your session, or has the dryrobe simply become a coastal fashion statement? We have all felt that brutal 4-degree wind chill hitting…

Master the "Golden Rule" of volume-to-weight ratios to ensure your sessions are spent flying high rather than struggling for stability.

That ultra-stiff 2026 carbon board you’ve been eyeing won't make you jump higher; it will actually end your session 30 minutes early if your local spot is full of heavy chop. It’s a common trap to think that more tech al…

Think kite surfing is a sport reserved for the elite or the insane? Think again, because with 2026 safety tech, 85% of beginners now reach independent riding status within their first 15 hours of professional instruction…

The high-performance hard board gathering dust in your garage isn't the king of the coast if you can't actually get it to the water without a roof rack and a prayer. For many riders hitting the Kent coast in 2026, the be…

Last Tuesday at a gusty Hayling Island, local rider Tom discovered that his £2,100 investment was completely mismatched for the 25-knot gusts because he'd misjudged the depower range. It's a story we hear too often at th…