Kitesurf Archives - The Salt Sirens

The Ultimate Kitesurf and Travel Guide to Zanzibar

December 4, 2018

Zanzibar, a tony island that's only 90km long and 40km wide packs a punch. There is plenty to do around the archipelago including snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and of course, amazing kitesurfing. Mix that wi...

How to Choose the Right Kiteboard

The Salt Sirens

September 7, 2018

Barb, founder of Big Blue Boards -- the world's only female kite brand -- shares her top tips on how to choose the right kiteboard for you. Picking the right board seems like a big mission. I've shopped for...

The Ultimate Kitesurf and Travel Guide to Diani, Kenya

The Salt Sirens

July 4, 2018

Chapter 1: Travel guide to Diani, Kenya Why travel to Diani, Kenya? The best time to visit Diani The best accommodation in Diani, Kenya How to get around Diani Where to eat Top things to ...

First Aid for Surfers: How to Care for Reef Cuts

Chantae Reden

March 4, 2018

Some of the best waves in the world break along coral reefs. Fiji, Indonesia, Hawaii are all renowned for their shallow, heavy waves – as well as the lacerations that come with them. Unfortunately, the shallow ...

The Insane Benefits of Kitesurfing

Chantae Reden

December 26, 2017

Those who spend their free time kitesurfing don’t need an article telling them the benefits – they’re clear from the moment you experience the stoke of a kite session with consistent wind and flat water. But...

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Wetsuit Review: O’Neill Bahia 2mm LS Springsuit

Chantae Reden

September 15, 2017

Gone are the days of springsuits that make your arms and legs look like gnawed off tree-stumps. For the past few years, a new trend in wetsuits have been emerging with surf companies finally catering to the tec...

Q&A with Sensi Graves: Kitesurfer and Bikini Designer

Chantae Reden

September 4, 2017

Sensi Graves is a kitesurfer, bikini designer with her own label, and writer based in Hood River, Oregon. Fortunately, she's had a few moments to catch up with us and share a bit about what she does and how she...

Coup D’Vent Accessories: Saving Kites from the Landfill

Chantae Reden

September 4, 2017

What happens to a kite after we’re done with it? When it’s deemed no longer usable and starts to become unsafe? In most cases, the kite sits in the dusty corner of a garage for a few months – years – until fina...