Freestyle & Wakestyle Kites

If you're looking for explosive pop, technical precision, and your kite's ability to give just the right amount of slack at the perfect moment, consider yourself a freestyle kiteboarder. Think of a freestyle kite as your best friend on the water. It knows when to give you space and when to catch you! The kite creates the ideal slack window when you unhook, letting you rotate and land cleanly. Then, like the supportive bro you think it is, it swoops back in and gets you moving again. Freestyle kites are fast, responsive, and designed for quick turns and responsive feedback.

Wakestyle can be seen as the edgier cousin on freestyle. Inspired by the cable park, these riders focus on explosive board pop, not kite lift. These kites often have lower positioning in the wind window, so the rider can load up and explode off the water. It's gritty, technical, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Often, wakestyle riding results in heavier landings. (Watch your knees!)

Both styles, while advanced in skill and commitment, can give huge payoffs in terms of style and overall progression. So, which side will you conquer today?