Gaastra is a brand with a rich history in wind and water sports, and it has been known for decades for functional, reliable products. You can clearly see that experience in their kitesurf gear. Gaastra develops kites and accessories with a strong focus on control, stability, and durability, so riders can trust their equipment in a wide range of conditions. When designing their kites, Gaastra combines proven know how with modern materials and smart construction. The goal is clear. Create gear that rides smoothly, lasts a long time, and delivers consistent performance, with clever solutions that make riding easier and more comfortable. Gaastra is for kitesurfers who value control and reliability. Whether you are working on your first jumps or you have been heading out for years, with Gaastra you choose gear that does what it should and grows with you. That is why Gaastra remains a go to for kitesurfers who simply want solid equipment.

Gaastra was founded in 1897, giving it a long history in water sports. What started as a sail loft grew into a brand fully focused on functional, high quality equipment. Over the years, one thing stayed central, progress. That drive for innovation is still the foundation of everything Gaastra develops.

From the 1980s onward, Gaastra played a major role in the windsurf world, and the brand grew into a leading name in the sport. With team riders like Robby Naish, Pete Cabrinha, and Pascal Maka, Gaastra helped shape important developments, both on competition days and in product development. This period laid the groundwork for Gaastra’s reputation for performance and reliability. Around this time, clothing production also started, which you can still find on the Gaastra webshop. Gaastra jackets, Gaastra coats, and other sailing related apparel.

In 2001, Gaastra also entered kitesurfing, as one of the first established water sports brands to do so. Since then, the brand has applied the same philosophy, develop gear that works in real conditions, for both beginners and experienced riders. With a refreshed logo, Gaastra stays true to its roots, while continuing to evolve within modern water sports. Quite a reputation!

Whether you ride in light wind, go for all round freeride sessions, or push it with big air and freestyle, Gaastra offers a clear range with a distinct character for each model. The Gaastra Blend sits in the light wind freeride segment. This kiteboard is made for kitesurfers who want to plane as early as possible and ride efficiently when the wind is light. The Blend is ideal for relaxed freeride sessions, and it also gives you enough confidence when you still want to jump or ride longer tacks in lighter conditions. It is an accessible choice for riders who often deal with marginal wind.

The Gaastra Watts is Gaastra’s all round freeride board. This model is designed for a broad group of kitesurfers and performs well in a wide range of conditions. Whether you are cruising, working on your jumps, or practising your first freestyle moves, the Watts feels at home everywhere. Thanks to its versatile character, it is a logical choice for riders who want one board for different sessions.

If your focus is on height, control, and progression, there is the Gaastra Pact. This board sits in the big air and freestyle performance range, and it is developed for riders who are actively working on powerful jumps and technical tricks. The Pact is focused on control and response, and it suits kitesurfers who want maximum performance from their sessions.

Over the years, Gaastra has proven itself as a reliable brand within kitesports, with kites, kiteboards, and accessories focused on control, durability, and ease of use. At Kitemana, we test the gear ourselves, so we know how Gaastra equipment performs in different conditions.

In the Netherlands, you can find many Gaastra kites at popular spots such as Brouwersdam, Zandmotor (Kijkduin), Vrouwenpolder, Rockanje, Maasvlakte / Slufter, Scheveningen, Rotterdam, Wassenaar, Katwijk, Noordwijk, Langevelderslag, Zandvoort, IJmuiden, Wijk aan Zee, Castricum, Egmond aan Zee, Callantsoog, Amsterdam, Den Helder, Texel, Makkum, Workum, Lemmer, Strand Horst, Enkhuizen, Zeewolde, Almere, Muiderberg.