Kitefoil & Kitesurfing

Kite foil consists of using a foil in addition to kite surfing equipment. Kite foil is one of the oldest practices in board sports to have used and popularized foiling. The practice is developing in competition such as with the kite foil world series but is also very popular on all bodies of water in freeride.

To kite foil, you must already master the practice of kite surfing. It is possible to start kite foil with an intermediate or advanced level of practice. The better you are in kite surfing, the easier it will be to learn how to foil.

Yes, like all our products, Sroka kitesurfing foils come with a two-year warranty.

It takes us about one working day to prepare your order which is then delivered to you between 1 and three working days.

For your very first kitefoil tacks, it is possible to start with the S-Foil and its 1250 Classic or 1190 Speed front wings in a freeride perspective. These setups also work very well in surf foil and wing foil. For those who want foils dedicated especially to kite foil, it is quite possible to start and evolve with the aluminum or carbon K-Foil with the K950 kites.
We recommend small volume boards for kite foiling. So, for those who want a convertible kite and surf foil board, the Fast Flyer 4’6 is perfect. Otherwise, the Pocket Board Sroka will be as comfortable as a kite foil as it is in wake foil or dock start.

In the north of France, we can mention Wissant, very often windy and famous for the wave. Descending a little, Brittany is full of spots, including the bay of Brest and the bay of Quiberon, but also the very beautiful archipelago of Glénans. In the South of France, Leucates, Hyères, L’Almanarre or Marseille offer spots with very beautiful wind conditions and mild temperatures throughout the year. The lakes are not to be outdone, including the lake of Serre Ponçon.

It is quite possible to learn kite foil on your own. We offer guides and tutorials to help you progress. Schools offer kite foil lessons for all levels,
How to position your kite foil feet?
In kite foil, the feet are naturally positioned in the footstraps. Kite foil boards usually offer a Y-mount. However, it is important to have your back foot above the foil mast

Yes, the paddle, pump and carry bag are included in the Easy packs and the Ocean Walker. For other paddles, the complete pack (paddle + paddle, pump and bag) is available as an option (excluding duos, XL and XXL).

Inflating your paddle will only take you 3 to 4 minutes.

The number of people per paddle board depends on the size of the paddle. For example, the 11’6 and 12’6 can carry two adults and one child. For paddle boarding as a couple, the SUP Easy DUO and the SUP DUO are perfectly suited.

If you want to be even more, there are the Giant XL and XXL paddles that can accommodate between 4 and 8 people. On the other hand, a paddle board with a size of 10′ is designed for one person only.

If you don’t know which paddle to choose, we explain everything HERE.

The size of your paddle will depend on the practice you want to have (walking, surfing, duo, race, performance…), but also on your size. Paddles with a round nose are more oriented towards a family practice, for walks for example. Whereas SUPs with a pointed nose are more efficient and faster because they have less drag. They are ideal for a more sporty practice.

At SROKA there is a paddle for everyone, find our advice on which one to choose

If you want to store your paddle as part of a winterization, you must rinse it and then make sure that it is dry before storing it. Otherwise, you just have to fold it up and store it in its bag or carrying bag. You can also leave it inflated in a ventilated area.

To clean your SUP, simply rinse it with water. If you’re not going to use it for a while, it’s best to rinse it with fresh water to remove the salt from the seawater

To start with, the most suitable SUPs are round-nosed paddles. They will provide you with better stability.

The Easy packs are perfect for beginners. Sold with all the necessary equipment (leash, paddle, carrying bag and pump), they are easy to use and will allow you to get started quickly.

In the same vein, we have the Ocean Walker and the Malibus. The Ocean Walker allows you to learn the practice of SUP in all simplicity. Accessible, this is the first SROKA prize, but they are nevertheless light and resistant.

The Malibus, on the other hand, is a perfect compromise to start and progress. These boards are very durable over time, positioned at the top of the range, we equip many clubs and nautical centers with this professional range.

Find all our tips for choosing your SUP right here:

In Paris you can go to the spot of Joinville-le-Pont, accessible with the RER A, it is easy to get there. You will be able to enjoy a beautiful paddle ride on the Polangis canal in the middle of nature. For a more urban ride, it is also possible to paddle on the Seine just outside Paris, to the southwest. This is the spot of Boulogne-Billancourt which will offer you a beautiful walk around the island of Seguin and the island of Saint-Germain.

The first thing to do is to hold your paddle tightly. Place one hand on the handle, the other halfway up and position the paddle so that the angle of the blade is pointing forward. Then, dip the paddle into the water forward and pull it along the board with the other hand (without sticking the paddle to the board either). If you row left, your paddle will go to the right, and if you row to the right, it will go to the left. The wider you take in relation to your board, the more the paddle will turn.

It is believed that it was Laird Hamilton (Hawaiian surfer) who created paddleboarding in 1990 using dugout paddles on tandem surfboards.

Paddle boards are made of PVC. At SROKA we use high-quality PVC. This is the same type of PVC used for professional RIB boats to give you strong and durable paddles.

The best inflatable paddle board is high-performance, strong, and durable. At Sroka we make it a point of honor to offer you inflatable SUPs of the best possible quality. Our paddles are built with top-of-the-range PVC to offer you ultra-quality paddles that last over time.

To choose your inflatable paddle board, you will have to take into account the practice you plan to do (walks, running, surfing, hiking, sports, duo, etc.), your level and your size. At SROKA there is a paddle board adapted to each person. To find out which paddle to choose according to your desires, your level and your size, it’s not here:

A paddle board is a board that is larger than a surfboard, which allows you to move upright with the help of a paddle.

For an inflatable paddle (excluding duo and XL paddles) count between €360 and €850. This price varies depending on the size of the paddle, its type of construction and its shape.