How Much Does Kiteboarding Cost?

Kiteboarding Cost Explained

The cost of kiteboarding equipment can vary substantially between products – especially when you compare the latest and greatest gear from leading brands with boards, kites bars, etc. that were released from several years ago by lesser-known, up and coming brands.

For the most part, you can get started with the sport of kiteboarding by investing somewhere in the ballpark of £1,000 – £3,000 in equipment. The price will vary greatly based primarily on the newness of the gear you choose.

Most major kiteboarding brands – Ozone, Airush, Cabrinha to name just a few – release a new line of products each year. If you’re willing to forgo purchasing the latest and greatest, you can often times find last year’s gear for hundreds less than the newest equipment. Its worth stating that the sport is only continuing to grow, and often times the newest items do have some significant differences and upgrades over the previous year’s model.

Cost of Kiteboarding Equipment

To get started with kiteboarding you’ll need these basic items listed below. We’ve included a rough estimate on cost for the items to give you an idea of the investment required to get you started!

• Kiteboarding Kite (£700 – £2,500)
• Kiteboarding Board (£400 – £1,000)
• Kite Control Bar + Lines (£250 – £600)
• Kiteboarding Harness (£150 – £300)

Depending on the wind where you will be kiteboarding, you may also need to invest in a wetsuit, booties, impact vest and a helmet. Here in Hill Head, the water temperature is on average between 9 degrees and 18 degrees celcius throughout the year – so a wetsuit (3mm – 5mm) will be needed all year around and booties of the same thickness in the winter.

Consider Purchasing a Kiteboarding Package

If you are just starting out, kiteboarding packages may be the best bet for you. The Watersports Centre have packages listed online that include a kiteboarding kite, board, harness and bar with line for hundreds of pounds less than you’d pay if you purchased each of the items individually.

Learning how to fly the kite at a high level of proficiency is one of the most important aspects of learning how to kiteboard. Many of our Hampshire Kitesurfing Centre instructors tell students of our kiteboarding school that 80% of the sport relies on your ability to control and manoeuvre the kite with ease.

One of the best ways to learn how to control a kiteboarding kite would be to invest in a trainer kite. We have trainer kites available to purchase online today.

Riding a board can be tricky at first, but most people who have a background with riding any type of board – surfboard, skateboard, wakeboard, etc. – pick up on riding a kiteboarding board relatively quickly.

To conclude, kiteboarding does require a decent nominal investment, but it’s one of the most fun and exciting sports on the planet that is only continuing to grow in popularity. The kiteboarding community is filled with some of the most genuine, easy-going people you’ll ever meet. In addition to being an extremely fun sport, kiteboarding is also a fun and exciting way to get a good workout!  

If you’re just getting started in the sport and have any questions that you think we might be able to answer, feel free to contact us by email at info@thewatersportscentre.com or by phone at 07542835125.

We’d be happy to answer any and all of your kiteboarding questions here at The Watersports Centre!

The Watersports Centre