r/Kiteboarding

Community Overview

About r/Kiteboarding

Everything about Kitesurfing and Kiteboarding

The community at a glance

r/Kiteboarding is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies with roughly 35K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Action Sports communities list.

Roughly 4K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Kite, Gear, and Kiteboarding.

On Reddit
Established 2009
35K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +4K members
Growth: +14.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 599 members
  • 2014: 626 members
  • 2015: 450 members
  • 2016: 772 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2020: 5K members
  • 2021: 4K members
  • 2023: 7K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 5K members
  • 2026: 3K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 262 members
  • Nov: 309 members
  • Dec: 320 members
  • Jan: 367 members
  • Feb: 256 members
  • Mar: 298 members
  • Apr: 320 members
  • May: 358 members
  • Jun: 529 members
  • Jul: 454 members
  • Aug: 482 members
  • Sep: 105 members

Topics

  • Kite
    53 posts in the past month
    #1
    Kite
    53
  • Gear
    33 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gear
    33
  • Kiteboarding
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Kiteboarding
    25
  • Beginner
    22 posts in the past month
    #4
    Beginner
    22
  • Lessons
    15 posts in the past month
    #5
    Lessons
    15

Flair

  • Gear Advice/Question
    72 posts in the past month
    1. Kite repair shop owner's takes, thoughts?
    2. Pocket kite foil
    3. Is this a good Set for beginners in Europe?
    #1
    Gear Advice/Question
    Kite repair shop owner's takes, thoughts? · Pocket kite foil · Is this a good Set for beginners in Europe?
    72
  • Beginner Question
    49 posts in the past month
    1. First small jumps. What am I doing wrong?
    2. just bought first board
    3. Any tips for improving my riding?
    #2
    Beginner Question
    First small jumps. What am I doing wrong? · just bought first board · Any tips for improving my riding?
    49
  • Spot Info/Question
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Rate the spot.
    2. Favorite kite spots to spend a month+
    3. German Kite Travel Group / Kite Buddies
    #3
    Spot Info/Question
    Rate the spot. · Favorite kite spots to spend a month+ · German Kite Travel Group / Kite Buddies
    43
  • Other
    15 posts in the past month
    1. I made an e-ink screen that shows the wind forecast
    2. Finally a Kiter (kind of)
    3. I built a free catalog of kites and bars (900+ kites going back to 2005)
    #4
    Other
    I made an e-ink screen that shows the wind forecast · Finally a Kiter (kind of) · I built a free catalog of kites and bars (900+ kites going back to 2005)
    15
  • Pic(s)
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Finally have proof I actually kite
    2. Someone snapped this of me kiting here in my hometown of Benicia California.
    3. Je fais des planches de kitesurf 🤗🤗
    #5
    Pic(s)
    Finally have proof I actually kite · Someone snapped this of me kiting here in my hometown of Benicia California. · Je fais des planches de kitesurf 🤗🤗
    7

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Kiteboarding for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Kiteboarding free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Kiteboarding have?
Roughly 35K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Kiteboarding on?
r/Kiteboarding runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Kiteboarding cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Kiteboarding is organized under Adrenaline Junkies.
How do I join r/Kiteboarding?
You can join r/Kiteboarding by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.