Kiteboard Quick Guide

Kiteboard Quick Guide

From beginner to pro, we’ve got you covered.

 

This quick guide gives you a clear overview of the different kiteboards in our range and highlights the most common comparisons to help you choose the right one. It is part of our buyer’s guide series. If you’re unsure about sizing, make sure to check our size guide, where we answer the most common questions about board dimensions. For a deeper dive into all aspects of choosing the right kiteboard and accessories, explore our complete kiteboard buyer’s guide.

No matter your age, level, style, or riding goals, your board should feel like the right extension of you when you head out on the water. Built on years of design, curiosity, and engineering experience, we have crafted a premium range of kiteboards that support your progression and enhance your performance. Each board has its own character and purpose, allowing you to choose the model that truly matches your riding style and ambitions.

AWESOME

Built to make your first sessions easy and confidence-inspiring

The Awesome is designed to make every session feel easy and fun, especially when you are just starting out. With its forgiving flex, smooth upwind performance, and predictable edge control, this board builds confidence from your very first rides.

It absorbs chop effortlessly and feels stable and comfortable under your feet, allowing you to focus on learning the basics step by step. The Awesome is all about creating a strong foundation and making progression into kitesurfing smooth, controlled, and enjoyable.

 

SHOTGUN

All-round performance with comfort at its core

The Shotgun blends freeride comfort with progressive performance. It rides smoothly through chop, tracks confidently upwind, and offers solid grip without feeling aggressive.

The grip in the tips guarantees easy and consistent take-offs, giving you confidence every time you load and release, with forgiving landings.

The board has playful characteristics that help you find your way while learning new tricks. It is the perfect board for riders who want to progress while keeping a trusted and comfortable feeling under their feet


SHOTGUN AIR

Faster, sharper, more performance-focused

The Shotgun Air is the performance upgrade of the Shotgun. With a straighter outline, angled fins, added channels, and increased grip in the tips, it delivers more speed and stronger take-offs, giving you that extra height.

It is slightly stiffer than the Classic, giving it a more direct and powerful feel, while still maintaining enough flex to keep that recognizable Shotgun comfort in choppy conditions.

BRUTE

Maximum grip and control for powerful riding

The Brute is built for advanced big air riders who demand control in strong winds and want to compete with expert and pro-level riders.

With its unique stiffer hybrid fiber construction and extreme grip, the board locks in hard and gives confidence during high-speed take-offs and aggressive landings.

You lose a bit of playfulness, but gain serious control. The Brute catches quickly after landings and allows you to slow down and reset with confidence in the toughest conditions.

FALCON

High-performance carbon precision

The Falcon is designed for experienced riders who generate control through technique. Its lightweight carbon construction delivers explosive speed and powerful pop while maintaining a precise and responsive feel.

Grip is high, but not overly locked in, giving skilled riders the freedom to edge exactly how they want. This board rewards technique and delivers pure performance for those who know how to use it.


BOARD COMPARISONS

Below you’ll find the key differences between models that are often compared.

AWESOME VS SHOTGUN

The Awesome is focused purely on learning and comfort. It is forgiving, stable, and ideal for your first rides.

The Shotgun builds on that comfort but adds more performance. It offers a stronger grip in the tips, better pop, and more progression potential.

If you are just starting → Awesome.
If you are confidently riding and want to improve → Shotgun.

 

SHOTGUN VS SHOTGUN AIR

Both boards share the same DNA: comfort, control, and progression.

The Shotgun is more playful and forgiving, making it ideal for all-around freeride and helping to progress.

The Shotgun Air has angled fins and is slightly stiffer, faster, and offers more grip through its straighter outline and additional channels. It delivers stronger take-offs and more performance in powered conditions while still offering forgiving big air landings.

If comfort and progression are your priority → Shotgun.
If performance and speed with big air matter more → Shotgun Air.

 

SHOTGUN AIR VS FALCON

The Shotgun Air gives you performance with comfort.

The Falcon is lighter, more technical, and more dependent on rider input. Its carbon construction delivers powerful pop and precise board feel.

The Shotgun Air supports your progression.
The Falcon rewards your technique.

If you want help with grip and control → Shotgun Air.
If you generate control through skill and timing → Falcon.

 

BRUTE vs FALCON

Both boards are built for high-performance riding, but they deliver control in different ways.

The Brute provides control through extreme grip and stiffness. It feels locked-in, especially in strong wind, and quickly catches after landing.

The Falcon provides control through precision and feel. It is less locked-in but more responsive, allowing skilled riders to edge and release exactly how they want.

Control through grip → Brute
Control through technique → Falcon

 

What to read more? Check here the complete buyer's guide.

 


2 comments


  • Lieuwe Custom Boards

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  • Jeffrey Machtig

    How do I pronounce “Lieuwe” in English?


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