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 #3 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: +14.6% / 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)

  • Sep: 474 members
  • 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: 293 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
    78 posts in the past month
    1. Warning to foil kite beginners
    2. Would this kill me?
    3. Is this a good Set for beginners in Europe?
    #1
    Gear Advice/Question
    Warning to foil kite beginners · Would this kill me? · Is this a good Set for beginners in Europe?
    78
  • Beginner Question
    46 posts in the past month
    1. just bought first board
    2. Jumping on foilkite vs tubekite
    3. Jump advice
    #2
    Beginner Question
    just bought first board · Jumping on foilkite vs tubekite · Jump advice
    46
  • Spot Info/Question
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Kitesurfing in Zanzibar, honest review
    2. My local authorities put an uncanny sign indicating a kite spot
    3. Favorite kite spots to spend a month+
    #3
    Spot Info/Question
    Kitesurfing in Zanzibar, honest review · My local authorities put an uncanny sign indicating a kite spot · Favorite kite spots to spend a month+
    39
  • Other
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Did my first kitesurf lesson !
    2. I built a free catalog of kites and bars (900+ kites going back to 2005)
    3. 3D Printed Kiteboard Update: Isogrid core successfully glued and carbon-reinforced. Glassing starts today!
    #4
    Other
    Did my first kitesurf lesson ! · I built a free catalog of kites and bars (900+ kites going back to 2005) · 3D Printed Kiteboard Update: Isogrid core successfully glued and carbon-reinforced. Glassing starts today!
    11
  • Pic(s)
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Someone snapped this of me kiting here in my hometown of Benicia California.
    2. No explanation needed, right? 😆
    3. Je fais des planches de kitesurf 🤗🤗
    #5
    Pic(s)
    Someone snapped this of me kiting here in my hometown of Benicia California. · No explanation needed, right? 😆 · Je fais des planches de kitesurf 🤗🤗
    8

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.