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 36K 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
36K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +4K members
Growth: +13.8% / 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: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 365 members
  • Oct: 322 members
  • Nov: 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
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Tiny 1–2 mm hole in my kite canopy: patch it or leave it?
    2. Duotone Click Bar 2023 – Are these knots near the pigtails factory-made or a safety issue?
    3. Which should I learn.... Kite Surf / Wing Foil / Parawing?
    #1
    Gear Advice/Question
    Tiny 1–2 mm hole in my kite canopy: patch it or leave it? · Duotone Click Bar 2023 – Are these knots near the pigtails factory-made or a safety issue? · Which should I learn.... Kite Surf / Wing Foil / Parawing?
    23
  • Spot Info/Question
    17 posts in the past month
    1. How is Sicily in dec?
    2. Looking for a buddy to go to Brazil with in November
    3. What kites to bring to Prea? Going end of November
    #2
    Spot Info/Question
    How is Sicily in dec? · Looking for a buddy to go to Brazil with in November · What kites to bring to Prea? Going end of November
    17
  • Beginner Question
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Takeoff feedback
    2. Could you help me decide between Kiteboarding and windsurfing?
    3. Is this setup suitable for a beginner?
    #3
    Beginner Question
    Takeoff feedback · Could you help me decide between Kiteboarding and windsurfing? · Is this setup suitable for a beginner?
    13
  • Other
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Lost & Found for kite gear
    2. 📱WOO: What is it with the new app, aren’t we happy with surfr?
    3. Tore my ACL
    #4
    Other
    Lost & Found for kite gear · 📱WOO: What is it with the new app, aren’t we happy with surfr? · Tore my ACL
    8
  • Trick Tip(s)/Question
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Elbow pain
    2. Kiteloop feedback
    3. Help with helis
    #5
    Trick Tip(s)/Question
    Elbow pain · Kiteloop feedback · Help with helis
    4

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 36K 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.