Thanks for the compliment re the Kilaia Kiteboard tutorials on YouTube. The Kite-specific-Alaia is a slight modification on a flat, finless Alaia - like the Naish which was specific to kiting but did not have any nose rocker. I’ve been developing the Kilaia since 2014 & shaped around around 300 boar...

RalfsB - this is where the Kite Alaia comes into its own with the rockered nose. Pearling becomes a thing of the past. An Alaia can be ridden in any conditions however, you have to ride it off the tail to avoid burying the nose. As a result riding off the tail pushes a huge amount of water - BRING O...

Here's a quick heads up on the DIY Kilaia = Kite specific Alaia Lucia_Kilaia_Sicile.jpg These Kilaia boards are starting to become increasingly popular in Europe as a session saver and an alternative / complement to light wind kitesurfing. Obviously the kite foil is the ultimate light wind weapon ho...

Hi Guys - here is a little bit of specific info on a KI-te a-LAIA = KILAIA - Kite specific Alaia Whereas the Naish or traditional Alaiai's are flat and ridden in surf, flat water or ridden very much off the tail of the board - a Kilaia is thinner, has nose rocker and a pretty large planing surface. ...