Still looking for a present for your kitesurf addicted friends or partners? Here are tons of ideas on what to buy for every type of kiter – the landlocked, the travel-hungry, the adventurous, the eco-minded, the stylish, the techy or the sun-seeking kiters.
Some of the presents require a higher budget but how about you just put yourself together with some friends or family members and all join to pay for a really outstanding present?
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- Gifts for the landlocked kiters and surfers who want to have that salty spirit at home
- Gifts for the kiters who love to push their boundaries every session
- Gifts for the always travel-hungry, wanderlust-driven kite- and surf-souls
- Gifts for kite girls & surf girls, saltwater fashionistas and mermaids
- Gifts for the adventurous kiters and surfers who love secret spots and road trips
- Gifts for the sun-seeking kiters and surfers who love warm paradise spots
- Gifts for the eco-minded kiters and surfers who protect what they love
- Gifts for the techy kite and surf lovers who love to take the best footage
- Gifts for the life-loving, chilled out kiters and surfers
Gifts for the landlocked kiters and surfers who want to have that salty spirit at home
1. Balance Board
The best way to train your balance and keep a little bit of ocean feeling back home. Whenever I’m really frustrated or need a break from working this would light me up immediately and train my balance skills and muscles at the same time.
3. Kitesurf Map of the world by Awesome Maps
How about an illustrated map of the world with all the kite surf spots inside? This map shows over 500 kitesurfing spots plus information on style, level, wind direction, water temperature and peak season. Everything you need to brainstorm for your next kite surf trip. Worldwide free shipping. You get 10% off on all maps when using code “WAKEUPSTOKED” at checkout.
4. Art Prints by Pia Opfermann
Saltwater inspired Illustrations to make your home a bit surfier.
5. Surf furniture – Seawilde
Surf up your home – with beautiful (also custom-made) furniture and decoration. The only problem? It will be hard just buying one item 😉 And if you’re feeling creative: make your own surf rack with your old surf fins following their free DIY guide. Shipping in Europe.
6. Voucher for Surf Workout
How about giving your friends a voucher to e.g. the Girls Surf Workout (happening in Munich, Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna) to get them ready for their next kite or surf holiday? If you’re not living close to those cities, simply look for surf workouts, there are tons of different offers and options in every major city.
7. Kitesurf Accessories for your home – Wake Up Stoked home collection
Even if your miles and miles away from the ocean, you can fire up that kitesurf feeling! How about a Kite Eat Sleep Repeat pillow to remind you of the good times or a watch that reminds you to always stay salty? Worldwide Shipping.
8. Kitesurf Accessories for your Home – Wake Up Stoked Interior
Even if your miles and miles away from the ocean, you can fire up that kitesurf feeling back home! How about a Kite Eat Sleep Repeat pillow to remind you of the good times or a watch that reminds you to always stay salty? Worldwide Shipping.
9. Playmobil Kitesurfer
For the inner child in all of us 😉
10. Wooden board / Cut board for breakfast
If you didn’t wake up stoked already, start with that surf feeling into the day with the right tableware. Far too pretty to be used for a cut board though 😉
Gifts for the kiters who love to push their boundaries every session
1. Progression gift voucher
Pretty much the best way to progress since it’s so visually appealing and new tricks are explained step by step from different angles in those tutorial videos. Simply get a gift voucher so that your friends can choose which collection they would like to have!
2. Strictly Hooked – 666 tricks by Toby Bräuer
The king of spectacular old school tricks – there is nothing quite out there that gives you that much inspiration on elegant big airs. Far away from the mainstream, Toby found his style and I love how he keeps developing new tricks. Worth watching and trying! You can either buy the DVD or simply rent it on Vimeo.
3. Tricktionary
This is the cool version of a kitesurfing manual, providing you with tons of inspiration on tricks in three categories: Superbasics for advanced kiteboarders of all levels and styles, Airstyle (old school, hooked in tricks) and Newschool (wake style, unhooked moves).
Gifts for the always travel-hungry, wanderlust-driven kite- and surf-souls
1. The World Kite and Windsurfing Guide
This is what I call the bible of kitesurf travels! Introducing almost 100 regions in nine continental chapters, it features over 1,250 of the world’s best spots. The world is a playground and this is the place where you can see all your bucket list destinations in a great overview and detail. You can get either The World Kite and Windsurfing Guide, or The Kite and Windsurfing Guide Europe.
2. Light Weight Kite Bag
Every Kilo (or sometimes gram) counts? The true lightweight leader out on the market is Mystic’s Elevate Kitebag – you can even detach the wheels! The 140cm bag itself weighs only 2.2kg without wheels, 3.4kg with wheels. If you’re looking more into a colorful kitbag, check out Duotone’s Combi Bag – the 139cm bag only weighs 3 kg (with wheels which are not detachable) and rules with style.
3. Dry Sack Osprey
No island can be remote enough, no lagoon too hard to reach. You’ll fight yourself through anything to get to the secret spots. The Dry Sack will keep your valuables dry and functional
4. Bite Away – After you’ve been bitten by a mosquito
Most warm and tropical places have one downside – mosquitos. This little wonder machine can at least help with the annoying itchy feeling after you’ve been bitten. Basically you point it at the mosquito bite and press the button, which heats up the bite locally to 51 degrees Celsius and destroys the itchy feeling. It stings when you use it for those 3 seconds but then the itching is gone.
5. Packing Cubes
When you change places a lot (e.g. when spot hopping along the Brazilian coast) or also when you pack all your stuff, also your clothes, into the kite bag, packing cubes are the perfect solution. You’ll pack and unpack within seconds and your clothes won’t get too sandy even if they’re in your kitebag 😉
6. Free – simply put together a small flyer/email with trip inspiration
Have you already seen the article on the best kitesurf adventures? How about you do something like that for your friends as a Christmas present – as a flyer or online pdf?
Gifts for kite girls & surf girls, saltwater fashionistas and mermaids
1. Shirts for Kite girls and Ocean lovers
Wear the stoke, all day, every day. No matter how cold it gets, you’re wearing the sunshine from the inside out! Choose your message of choice – like Aloha, Mermaid off duty, Stay Salty, Stay stoked or many more. These ocean-themed designs will make you keep that surf feeling of freedom and happiness also in your everyday life.
2. Kite bikinis, Surfwear and Ponchos – Vivida
The fluffiest ponchos, beautiful eco-friendly kitesurf bikinis and surfwear as well as eco-friendly activewear (tried them all, love them all!, you can see me wearing them here and here for example). This brand is the all-rounder for kitesurf-addicted kite girls (and men) out there! Get 10% off when using the discount code “WAKEUPSTOKED”.
3. Sensi Graves Bikinis
Bikinis that stick with your kiting AND look super stylish – out of all the Surfer Bikinis Sensi simply rocks with her designs and puts a lot of attention into the details which make the bikinis look rad! My personal favorite considering the cut is the Claire Top and Colleen Top. Get 10 USD off on your order using this link.
If you need more inspiration on kitesurf bikinis, make sure to check out this post on the best bikinis for girls who shred their faces off.
4. Zealous Surfwear and Streetwear
Beautiful sustainable surf bikinis, surfwear and streetwear by surf girl Marie made in Bali. Get 10% off with code WAKEUPSTOKED. Shop here.
5. At Aloha
Dutch Kitegirl Kelly designs the MOST BEAUTIFUL silver jewelry (and clothes). But seriously, the jewelry! I have so many favorites that I started listing them but it would get an endless list. So just check it out for yourself ? Worldwide shipping.
Gifts for the adventurous kiters and surfers who love secret spots and road trips
1. Chapter One Kiteboarding Movie
Probably the most inspiring kiteboarding movie that is out there at the moment – breathtaking spots, some of them less known, and a movie that will let you feel the ultimate feeling of freedom that kitesurfing provides. You can rent or buy the movie here on amazon.
2. UV water purifier, Pre-Filter and Nalgene bottle
Suited for your outdoor adventures all over the world and an easy way to always have potable water with you (or to be able to create it in seconds). This UV water purifier destroys more than 99.9 percent of harmful microorganisms like bacteria and viruses without altering the case of the water. It purifies 1 liter of water in 60 seconds.
3. Light Weight Travel Mosquito Net
If you’re going Malaria areas or simply don’t like to get bitten by mosquitos or don’t want to be surprised by a cockroach in the middle of the night this is always a good option.
4. Ultra-light Silk Sleeping Bag
If you don’t have a big budget or go to very remote spots it’s always nice to have your own sleeping bag. It weighs only 290g and is always nice to have. You can either buy the single one or also the double version if you travel as a couple.
5. Solar-powered, water-resistant portable charger
The solar portable charger from InnooTech for the adventurers in sunny places to charge your phone and GoPro whenever there is no electricity or you’re on the road.
Gifts for the sun-seeking kiters and surfers who love warm paradise spots
1. Sun protection – in style with Sun Bum SPF 70
Sun Bum definitely wins with the style factor and smelling – so for the design-loving kiters the perfect choice.
2. The once-a-day-solution – p20 sunscreen SPF 50
For those who just cannot get off the water and out of the sun, p20 which claims it’s an “apply-once-a-day” sun protection, is the way to go.
3. Zinc Sticks by Sunzapper
There is no sunscreen in the world that can protect supersensitive cheeks and nose tips – there is only one simple solution to that: Zinc Sticks! They really do stay on for all the sessions, make you look like a saltwater warrior. Sunzapper has them in all colors.
4. Eco friendly face sticks – EQ Evoa Organic Sun Stick SPF50
The organic version (without Zinc) is from EQ which is made out of pure and natural mineral pigments. EQ furthermore produces a whole range of sun protection which is certified as non-toxic to coral reefs and the marine environment.
5. Lip Sun protection
Burnt lips are no joke, luckily it never happened to me? I usually buy the cheapest sun lipstick I can find in the local drugstore in Germany (dm has a good one with SPF 50) so just choose any you can find in a drugstore with SPF 50 (below it doesn’t make too much sense) or you can buy it online here.
Gifts for the eco-minded kiters and surfers who protect what they love
1. Mafiabags
Mafiabags is a label launched by two Argentinian siblings now living in San Francisco. They produce really stylish products made out of kite surf and windsurfs sails. My favorite is the “discover” backpack, which is ultra-light, water-resistant, durable and good for your city and ocean adventures since it also has an interior padded laptop sleeve. They also have all other kinds of accessories like wallets, duffle bags and tote bags. +ß098762q1^
2. Reef safe Eco sunscreens – EQ, Badger and Raw Elements
The background is that usually when your sunscreen washes off, the chemicals inside the sunscreen do too. Those substances have toxic effects on corals and increase coral bleaching. This is why you should choose reef-safe sunscreens.
3. Butta Eco Surf Wax
4. Sustainable toiletries and travel/wellness packages by Hydrophil
Hydrophil has beautiful, minimalistic and sustainable toiletries, anything from soaps, toothbrushes, toothpastes etc. How about a Handmade Wash Bag filled with sustainable goodies or the Wellness Gift Box for Christmas?
5. Stainless Steel Bottle/Cup
While I always recommended the Bamboo Cups before as they were super light (turns out you should stay away from them, read here why) I now use thermo cups and bottles instead – they are heavier unfortunately but are made from stainless steel, keep your tea warm longer and are much more long-lasting. I have two from klean kanteen – if you prefer more of a mug, go for the Tumbler, if you prefer a more classic thermo go for this one (you can turn the cap and drink, super easy – I drink lot of tea so I have the biggest one with 592 ml but got my boyfriend the smaller one with 473 ml). They also have beautiful water bottles!
6. Zealous Surfwear and Surf Bikinis
Beautiful sustainable surf bikinis and surfwear with bold patterns and beautiful prints. Get 10% off with code WAKEUPSTOKED. Shop here.
7. Eco-friendly bikinis and surfwear from Vivida
In 2019 Vivida launched a whole series of bikinis (some of them even reversible) and surfwear made from recycled plastic bottles. I tried and tested them myself and loved to wear them! Get 10% off with code WAKEUPSTOKED.
8. Stainless Steel Straws
If I consider that I drank 3 coconuts a day for 3 weeks (and then adding all the fresh juices) in total this winter season in Brazil, it felt really good having those straws with me and not having to use one-way-plastic. Probably everyone that goes to Brazil to kite or other tropical countries with yummy cold coconuts waiting for you after your session will have the same problem. I love Vivida’s package with 4 stainless steel straws that come with a bag (great for traveling) and brush. Get 15% off with code WAKEUPSTOKED.
Gifts for the techy kite and surf lovers who love to take the best footage
1. GoPro Hero 7 Black
The GoPro Hero 7 black has an insanely smooth stabilization (finally!) which makes it possible to take amazing footage while your kiting – gone are the days when you were super excited to watch your footage and it was all just super bumpy! (See a comparison video from the old and new GoPro here)!
2. Ugo Line Mount / Camrig GoPro line mount
My favorite perspective to shoot with the GoPro since you got the full overview and can capture your stunning surroundings. Ugo Kite Line Mounts are available in 7 colors and work with various action cams (shipping in Europe only) and can be used as a kite line mount or strut mount.
The Camrig line mount is also an alternative.
3. Go pro 3-in-1 Stick
Selfie Stick (as a camera grip or foldable extension arm) and Tripod in one – the allrounder.
4. Lifeproof FRE
Make your phone dirt-, snow- and waterproof with those nice-looking cases. Lifeproof also has all the fitting mounts like e.g. bar mounts or suction cups to capture your best moments on the water.
5. Portable Charger – Anker Powercore
Your GoPro is empty after filming the first session and you’re taking your break in a fisherman’s hut without electricity? Or you stay in an Eco Kite Camp which only has electricity a few hours a day? Here is a literally little and light device that will save you – this portable charger can quick-charge your phone up to 4 times faster and will charge your phone at least 3 times (tablets 1 time) fully. .
6. Skross World Adapter
One adapter for the whole wide world – so easy!
7. Get the kite pics from your last session – 64GB flash drive
Someone just took awesome shots of your last session and you would like to have them? But nobody owns a flash drive and the internet is superslow? Just bring your own tiny but mighty flash drive and you won’t have those problems anymore.
Gifts for the life-loving, chilled out kiters and surfers
1. Water-resistant Speakers
What is life without the right music to get you pumped for your next session or enjoy the post-kite-stoke?
2. Ultralight Travel Hammock by La Siesta
3. Handpowered Espresso Machine – Handpresso Wild Hybrid
But first, coffee. Your day only started once you had a proper Espresso. You’ll get it now, no matter where you are, no electricity needed.