If one of your friends is a water sports enthusiast, especially kitesurfing, you will please him/her by giving gifts that will allow him/her to practice his/her passion in the best way. Indeed, a quality equipment will always be appreciated, because kitesurfing is an activity that puts the equipment to a hard test, especially if you have a good level. The marine environment, the numerous falls and the natural wear and tear of the equipment explain why regular renewal of equipment is necessary when kite surfing.
What are the main gifts to give to a friend who kitesurfs?
You don’t have to be a kitesurfing specialist yourself to surprise the person you’re giving a gift to with a kitesurfing theme. Here are some ideas that will delight your friend:
A wetsuit: specially adapted to kite surfing, it will surely please! All you have to do is to evaluate the surfer’s measurements and choose the thickness of the neoprene. It is the most efficient material to fight the cold and protect the surfer, who can thus face the worst conditions.
An anemometer: this is an element that will help your friend to know the wind speed instantly! It is not a gadget, on the contrary, an anemometer is a real safety aid, even more so if you are a beginner. From 29 euros.
A harness: essential for any rider, there are belt or pants harnesses. This safety equipment is compulsory for any rider wishing to practice under the aegis of the FFVL (Fédération française de Vol Libre). DUOTONE is a very good brand, known for its robustness, its comfort and a very successful design.
A PIQ jump sensor: progress is never ending! DUOTONE also proposes a jump sensor, completely waterproof, which will allow its lucky owner to measure the height of his jumps. Ideal for freestyle fans, around 129 euros.
A key box: so that your friend can have fun without thinking about anything else! Thanks to your gift, he will be able to concentrate on his sessions, his keys will be safe with this ingenious box. From 29 euros.
Offer a kitesurfing course for a week in Hyères.
What other gifts to give to a friend who kitesurf?
Here are some other judicious ideas that will be appreciated by an amateur of board sports. Indeed, beyond the equipment without which it is impossible to practice, some gifts can prove to be very useful, such as these:
A sun protection kit: this can be a sun cream or a stick, which will protect your friend during his outings, but also the environment, especially the corals. From 16 euros.
A poncho: much appreciated in cold weather, it will protect you before and after the session. It allows you to change very discreetly, and is an easy gift that is always a pleasure to give. First prices around 45 euros.
Sunglasses: very practical, they have become a must on kitesurfing spots. The first prices are around 40 euros, for polarized glasses very effective against the reverberation of the sun. They really improve the surfer’s safety.
A pump: kitesurfing is great, inflating your kite... much less so! This is a gift that your kiteboarder friend will appreciate. You can choose between two types of pumps, the mini pumps which are very practical, because they take up very little space. The high performance pumps are more powerful and require more space. It’s up to you to make the right choice.
This is the solution that will save you a lot of trouble. A voucher will allow your friend to choose what is really suitable for him or her. Our school has a very well-stocked shop, so your gifts are bound to be there.
If you really want to give an exceptional gift to your friend who is passionate about kitesurfing, our school, located in the Var, in Hyères, is able to offer you its courses, adapted to all levels of practice. Whether your friend is a beginner or a more advanced kiteboarder, we are able to help him or her to progress. We know perfectly well all the blocks that restrain a kitesurfer in his evolution. Thanks to the advice of our trainers, the students who follow our teachings obtain results which often exceed their initial ambitions. The same will be true for your friend, who will always remember that his progress is partly due to your gift.