Interested in becoming a kiteboarder? The most important part of becoming a kiteboarder is finding a qualified and competent instructor. A good instructor will make sure that your learning experience is a safe and fun one.
Looking for kiteboarding gear? Your local shop is a great resource in helping you choose the right gear for your ability level and for local conditions.
Businesses listed below have provided documentation showing that they have current business licenses and/or liability insurance and instructor certification through IKO, PASA, or another formal program recognized by the kiteboarding industry. Our aim is to feature legitimate kiteboarding businesses, but these listings do not constitute TKB’s endorsement.
Scroll down for businesses listed by state. Canadian retailers and shops are grouped together at the bottom. If you would like to see your business featured on this page, please contact us for information.
R=Retailer | S= School | P=PASA | I=IKO | O=Other Instructor Certification
ALASKA
Alaska Kite Adventures (Wasilla Lake)
907.947.4775
www.alaskakiteadventures.com
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CALIFORNIA
101 Surf Sports (San Rafael)
415.524.8492
www.101surfsports.com
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Bay Area Kitesurf (S. South Francisco)
415.573.2619
www.bayareakitesurf.com
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Benecia Kite and Paddle (Benecia)
209.304.2200
www.kitenaked.com
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Boardsports School and Shop (Alameda, San Mateo)
415.385.1224
www.boardsportsschool.com
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Cali Kites (San Diego, San Francisco)
415.92254583
www.calikites.com
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Captain Kirk’s (San Pedro)
310.833.3397
www.captainkirks.com
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F-One and Manera Flagship (Sausalito)
415.339.9112
[email protected]
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Kite Zombies (Weed)
530.938.2900
www.kitezombies.com
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Kitesurfari (Huntington/Long Beach)
714.964.5483
www.kitesurfari.com
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KGB Kiteboarding (Emeryville)
888.441.0732
www.kgbswag.com
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Litewave Designs (Orangevale)
916.872.4887
www.litewavedesigns.com
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Manta Wind and Water Sports (San Diego)
858.810.6000
www.mantawatersports.com
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Murray’s Sport Center (Carpinteria)
805.684.8393
www.murrays.com
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Xtreme Big Air (Pismo Beach)
805.574.9200
www.xtremebigair.com
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COLORADO
Larson’s Sport (Wheat Ridge)
303.423.0654
www.larsonsport.com
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ALASKA
Alaska Kite Adventures (Wasilla Lake)
907.947.4775
www.alaskakiteadventures.com
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CALIFORNIA
101 Surf Sports (San Rafael)
415.524.8492
www.101surfsports.com
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Bay Area Kitesurf (S. South Francisco)
415.573.2619
www.bayareakitesurf.com
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Benecia Kite and Paddle (Benecia)
209.304.2200
www.kitenaked.com
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Boardsports School and Shop (Alameda, San Mateo)
415.385.1224
www.boardsportsschool.com
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Cali Kites (San Diego, San Francisco)
415.92254583
www.calikites.com
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Captain Kirk’s (San Pedro)
310.833.3397
www.captainkirks.com
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Kite Zombies (Weed)
530.938.2900
www.kitezombies.com
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Kitesurfari (Huntington/Long Beach)
714.964.5483
www.kitesurfari.com
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KGB Kiteboarding (Emeryville)
888.441.0732
www.kgbswag.com
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Litewave Designs (Orangevale)
916.872.4887
www.litewavedesigns.com
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Manta Wind and Water Sports (San Diego)
858.810.6000
www.mantawatersports.com
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Murray’s Sport Center (Carpinteria)
805.684.8393
www.murrays.com
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Xtreme Big Air (Pismo Beach)
805.574.9200
www.xtremebigair.com
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COLORADO
Larson’s Sport (Wheat Ridge)
303.423.0654
www.larsonsport.com
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FLORIDA
321 Kiteboarding (Cocoa Beach)
321.302.5663
www.321kiteboarding.com
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Adventure Sports (Miami, Doral, Ft Lauderdale)
305.591.3559 (Miami)
www.adventuresportsmiami.com
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Florida Keys Kiteboarding (Marathon)
305.942.9635
www.floridakeyskitesurfing.com
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Good Breeze Kiteboarding (Cocoa Beach)
321.252.5483
www.goodbreezekiteboarding.com
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New Wave Kiteboarding (Palm Beach)
561.633.9362
www.newwavekiteboarding.com
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Sarasota Wind and Water (Sarasota)
941.379.4222
www.sarasotawindandwater.com
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South Florida Kiteboarding (Dania)
954.927.7002
www.southfloridakiteboarding.com
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ILLINOIS
3ME/WindyCity Kite Sports (Lake Michigan)
708.333.0003
www.3mekite.com
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Stoke Riders (Chicago)
312.952.0888
www.stokeriders.com
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HAWAII
Aqua Sports Maui (Maui)
808.873.9669
www.mauikiteboardinglessons.com
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Hawaiian Watersports
808.262.5483 (Kahului) 808.739.5483 (Diamond Head)
www.hawaiianwatersports.com
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Naish Maui Pro Center (Kahului)
808.871.1500
www.naishmaui.com
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Adventure Sports Maui (Kahului)
808.877.7443
www. adventuresportsmaui.com
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Second Wind (Kahalui)
808.877.7467
www.secondwindmaui.com
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IDAHO
Fly Sun Valley (Ketchum)
258.726.3332
www.flysunvalley.com
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MARYLAND
Osprey Kite Sports (Annapolis)
443.994.4420
www.ospreykitesports.com
Permanently Closed
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MICHIGAN
Broneah (Traverse City)
231.392.2212
www.broneah.com
Permanently Closed
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MAC Kiteboarding (Grand Haven, Muskegon)
800.622.4655
www.mackiteboarding.com
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Motor City Kiteboarding (Detroit, East Tawas)
586.943.5172
www.motorcitykiteboarding.com
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Wet Mitten Surf Shop (Grand Haven)
616.844.3388
www.wetmittensurfshop.com
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NEW YORK
Cosmic Kites (Long Beach)
800.963.2142
www.cosmickites.com
Permanently Closed
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Hampton Watersports (Southhampton)
631.283.9463
www.hamptonwatersports.com
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New York Kite Center (Amityville)
631.691.6793
www.nykitecenter.com
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Precision Kite Repair
646.780.9864
www.precisionkiterepair.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Blow Kite (Buxton)
252.995.0260
www.blowkite.com
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Blown Kiteboarding (Newport)
252.269-9843
www.blownkiteboarding.com
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Hatteras Island Sail Shop (Rodanthe)
252.987.2292
www.hatterasislandsurfshop.com
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Kitty Hawk Kiteboarding (Nags Head)
877.359.8447
www.kittyhawk.com
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OceanAir Sports (Nags Head)
252.995.5000
www.oceanairsports.com
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REAL Kiteboarding (Waves)
252.987.6000
www.realwatersports.com
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OREGON
2nd Wind Sports (Hood River)
541.386.4464
www.2ndwind-sports.com
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Hood River Waterplay (Hood River)
541.FUN.WIND
www.hoodriverwaterplay.com
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Kite the Gorge (Hood River)
541.490.9426
www.kitethegorge.com
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TEXAS
Prokitesurf (Corpus Christi)
362.883.1473
www.kiteboarding.com
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CANADA
Kite Broker (Saint Fulgence, QC)
888.502.0152
www.kitebroker.ca
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Northshore Ski and Board (North Vancouver, BC)
604.987.7245
www.northshoreskiandboard.com
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Silent Sports (Thornhill, ON)
800.661.7873
www.silentsports.com
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Toronto Kite Club (Toronto, ON)
416.477.4045
www.torontokiteclub.com
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