We have see a few changes over the past couple of years with respect to kites and accessories. Anyone game to predict how the sport/ kites and equipment will change over the next decade?

A few of my thoughts.


A shift from a mainstream sport back to a fringe sport.

Sponsorship to significantly decrease with only the top 5 brands sponsoring only a handful of riders

Additional strut-less kites to enter the market place. Dracon fabrics to increase their strength and decrease weight by 30%

Foiling (roller skating) to increase in popularity, same as wave riding. (as a % of total kiters)

95% people will only have a 2 kite quiver, and only usually ride 1 kite.

Cabrinha will have 9 different bars to choose from. North will still have shocking graphics & Slingshot will make a Fuel that hasn't changed since 2009.

Brands to move to a 2 year cycle of updating gear as advancements in kite tech and R&D will slowdown.

By 2025, 30% of the kite brands will no longer be in business.

By 2025 when you tell a hot chick at the pub you kite surf, she will roll her eyes. Much like the way we think of windsurfers now!