Durban | Cape Town | Langebaan | Knysna | Port Elizabeth
We have put a list of reputable kitesurfing shops in South Africa together for anyone who is thinking of getting into kitesurfing, and isn’t sure where to start. These shops will advise you on what equipment you will need for the prevailing wind conditions in your area, and they will set you up with lessons to get you going safely. Most shops stock a limited number of kitesurfing brands, so don’t be shy to shop around until you find a shop / brand that you love and that fits your requirements.
This directory is a work in progress, so if we haven’t listed any shops in your area, please let us know, and we will advise you on the best choices and add it to the list. If you have a kiteboarding shop and feel it should be listed, please contact us with your details so we can consider adding you to this directory.
Durban
Ocean2Air Kitesurfing
Ocean2air has been around since 2002 and has been involved in the evolution of kitesurfing in South Africa to where it is today. Located on the beach in La Lucia the kitesurfing centre is run by Bruce and Rob Chrystal, both expert Kitesurfers and extremely knowledgeable. They have three IKO qualified instructors and offer kitesurfing lessons all year round.
Brands: F-one, Mystic
Address: 5 Forest Drive, La Lucia, Durban, South Africa
Tel: 031 562 8886
School: +27 82 880 1888
Email: sales@ocean2air.co.za
Website: www.ocean2air.co.za
Fruitloops Kite & Foil Co.
Fruitloops provides step-by-step kitesurfing lessons at the best locations along KZN’s coast. We cater to all skill levels, whether you are a first-time kiter or a seasoned kiter looking to take your riding to the next level. The learning experience is made easier through the use a two-way radio headset that allows us to communicate with you when you’re in the water. Fruitloops kite school co-founders Joshua Emanuel and Lorenzo Valenti have over 17 years of experience in this competitive sport while developing the kite industry. Since we started kiting, the sport has evolved with leaps and bounds, and we now want to share our knowledge and passion for this one of a kind sport. With some of the most experienced instructors in the industry, we give our customers a fun and safe learning experience while using the industry bench mark in kite surfing technology and performance. We house a great new selection of the industry’s latest and greatest gear selection available for all kitesurfing, foiling and wing foiling enthusiast. Our fruitloops team also hosts exclusive kite safaris, traveling regularly to Africa’s prime kiting locations as well as international kitesurfing events. Feel free to look through our social media @fruitloops_za and our website @fruitloops.co.za.
Address: 17 Chelsea Drive, Broadway, Durban, South Africa
Shop: +27 82 853 4221
School: +27 76 829 8155
Email: hello@fruitloops.co.za
Website: https://fruitloops.co.za
Cape Town
Cabrinha Kitesurfing Cape Town
We are situated in the best location, Cape Town South Africa. We stock the two Leading kiteboarding brands and are renowned for our incredible and professional service and expert advice on equipment, kitesurfing instruction, and gear rentals. With the largest stock inventory in South Africa we are able to offer incredible deals with the biggest range of products.
Brands:
Kitesurfing – Cabrinha, RRD and Firewire kite boards
Windsurfing – RRD boards and Simmer Style sails and accessories
SUP – Cabrinha and RRD
Water Wear – Neil Pryde, Rip Curl, Simmer Style, Derevko
Fashion – RVCA, Rip Curl, Volcom, Oxbow, 69Slam, Reef, Arnette, Cebe and Von Zipper sunglasses, Rip Curl watches and more…
Address: Shop 53A Eden On The Bay Shopping Centre, Cnr Otto Du Plessis & Sir David Baird Drive, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Tel: (021) 5541729 (shop & School)
Cell: 072 213 2588
Email: donovan@cabrinha.co.za
Website: www.cabrinha.co.za | http://www.sawindsurfari.co.za | http://www.suprental.com
Cape Doctor
Cape Doctor is a dedicated kite store based in Tableview, the home of wind driven sports in the Western Cape. We offer kitesurf sales, lessons, spares, repairs and knowledge and are open 7 days/week for your convenience.
The partners in the business have been involved in the kitesurfing industry since its inception in South Africa in 1998 and therefore can offer advice based on solid experience.
We are importers and distributors of Naish Kitesurfing equipment who have been innovators in the sport from the beginning, including the first commercial depowering 4 line kite, the AR5.
We also offer custom kiteboards to your specification, plus quality board repairs to any brand, in our dedicated kiteboard factory.
Brands:
Kitesurfing – Naish, Cape Dr, Da Kine, Reel Leash, Seaspecs
Windsurfing – Ezzy, Goya, Chinook, Da Kine, Windtronic
SUP – Naish and Cape Dr
Address: Shop 3, Sea Breeze Centre, Marine Circle, Table View, South Africa
Tel & Fax: +27 21 557 0740
Email: brian@suntrax.co.za or goose@capedr.co.za
Website: www.suntrax.co.za | http://www.capedr.co.za
Ocean Spirit
At Ocean Spirit, we offer everything from wetsuits, windsurfing, kite surfing and stand up paddling. If you want to learn any of these sports, feel free to contact us and come and learn with us.
Brands: ION / Fanatic / North Sails / North Kiteboarding
Address: Unit 6, 14 beach blvd, Table view, 7435, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: + 27 21 556 3305
Email: info@kw-africa.co.za
Website: www.oceanspirit.co.za
Best Kiteboarding Africa
Best Kiteboarding Africa is a kiteboarding shop based at Bloubergstrand, Table View, about 30 minutes north of central Cape Town, South Africa. In conjunction with the Best Kite School, we offer kiteboarding lessons from beginner through to advanced and rent/sell kiteboarding equipment. We also accessorise your kiteboarding lifestyle with a complete range of surf clothing, sunglasses and wetsuits. We are the South African dealers for Best Kiteboarding and Axis Kiteboards, and stock a variety of other products. We focus on starting or improving your kiteboarding experience with top quality products and after-sales service.
Brands: BEST Kiteboarding, Axis kiteboards, Dakine, Xcel, Sector 9 skateboards, Starboard SUP, Kustom, Oxbow, Oakley, Quiksilver, Cool Shoes, Gath
Address: Shop 1 Portico Building, Athens Road,Tableview, 7441
Tel: +27 (0)21 556 2765
School Tel: +27 (0)21 556 2765
Email: info@windfever.co.za
Website: www.bestkiteboardingafrica.com
Surfstore Africa Shop
Surfstore Africa stocks all the major brands including Ozone, Southern Sea, Airush and Underwave. Our professional staff will give you advice to make your Kitesurfing experience unforgettable. The shop stocks Kitesurfing kites, Kiteboards, Wetsuits, harnesses, Land Kites, SUP boards and accessories, everything you need. Pop in and enjoy a coffee with us and chat about the latest trends in Kitesurfing. We also have Equipment rental available.
Address: Nautilus Shopping Centre, Unit 8, Capricorn Beach, cnr Sanderling Road and Baden Powell dr., ZA-7945, Muizenberg, Cape Town South Peninsula
GPS: Latitude: -34.09921|Longitude: 18.48844
Tel: +27 21 788 50 55
Cell: +27 76 202 37 03
Skype ID: surfstore.africa
E-mail: info@Surfstore.co.za
Website: www.surfstore.co.za
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