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Starboard Above foil board and Viva wing 2027, Ireland
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Starboard 2027 is here: foil boards, inflatables and the Source wing, with the Viva on pre-order

By Paddy

The full Starboard 2027 foiling range is live from the only Starboard dealer in the Republic of Ireland: nine foil boards, four inflatables, the Source...

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Code Foils WASP board wing foiling
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Code Foils boards are here: prone, WASP, downwind and FAST, plus the Rv2 and every mast

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Code Foils have started making boards and they are on the site today, on pre-order, alongside the new Rv2 front wing and the full mast...

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Do you need to be a strong swimmer to learn kitesurfing?

By Paddy

Honest answer: you need to be comfortable in the water, not a strong swimmer. Here is what that means in Galway.

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North Orbit big air kite, in stock in Galway, Ireland, ready for pickup
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Winter Big Air Kites In Stock in Galway — Ready for Pickup Now

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Every big-air kite physically in Galway this winter: North Orbit Ultra N-u80, Orbit Pro, ex-instructor Orbits and Vantage Vultures, plus complete packages. One of each,...

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Kitesurfing lesson at Silverstrand, Galway, Ireland with a BKSA instructor and full safety gear
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Is kitesurfing dangerous?

By Paddy

An honest answer from a Galway kitesurfing school on how risky kitesurfing really is, and what keeps you safe.

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Mystic Poncho Deluxe changing poncho, a Christmas gift idea for kitesurfers in Ireland, in stock in Galway
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Christmas Gift Guide for Kitesurfers & Wing Foilers in Ireland

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Gift ideas for kitesurfers and wing foilers in Ireland, all in stock in Galway: boots, gloves, hoods, helmets, ponchos, wetsuits, lesson vouchers and gift cards,...

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Wing foiler riding an Ozone Flow V2 wing, learning to wing foil in Galway, Ireland
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Can you teach yourself to wing foil?

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Yes, you can teach yourself to wing foil. But most self-taught riders we meet spent a season getting where a couple of lessons would have...

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Mystic The One 5/3mm winter wetsuit for kitesurfing in Ireland
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Can you kitesurf in winter in Ireland?

By Paddy

Yes, and some of the best sessions of the year happen between October and March. Here's the kit, kite sizes and safety habits that make...

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Ozone Reflex kite in action — Reflex vs Vortex V2 Ultra-X comparison, Ozone dealer Galway, Ireland
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Ozone Reflex vs Vortex V2 Ultra-X: Same DNA, Which One Should You Buy?

By Paddy

The new Ozone Reflex shares the Vortex’s DNA. High-wind performance? Vortex V2 Ultra-X. One kite that does it all? Reflex. How to choose, with prices...

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