--- title: "Second-Hand vs New Kitesurfing Equipment in South Africa" url: https://constantlykiting.com/nl/blogs/news/second-hand-vs-new-kitesurfing-equipment lang: nl description: "Second-hand vs new kitesurfing equipment in South Africa: ZAR prices for kites, boards and harnesses, from used setups under R10,000 to new from R36,000." --- # We Want to Educate You on Buying Your Kitesurfing Equipment 4 november 2026 ![We Want to Educate You on Buying Your Kitesurfing Equipment](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/kitesurfer-riding-langebaan-lagoon.jpg) We want to educate you on buying your kitesurfing equipment. You've done your lessons, you're hooked, and now the big question: buy new, or go second-hand? Here's a quick, honest look at what things cost in South Africa. Prices change often, so treat these as a guide only. ![Wall of kite bags, harnesses and twin tip kiteboards at the Constantly Kiting school](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/ck-gear-wall-kites-bars-boards.jpg) Kites, harnesses and boards: everything that makes up a full setup. ## Option 1: A second-hand package A used package (kite, bar and lines, board and harness) is the cheapest way in. On Gumtree and similar sites we found: - Older kites with bar and lines from about **R2,000 to R3,500** (2017 and older models) - Used twin tips from about **R500 to R1,500** - Used waist harnesses from about **R400** Put together, an older complete setup can come in under R10,000. Newer gear, just a few seasons old, costs a lot more. Our rough estimate is **R15,000 to R30,000** for a full package, depending on age and brand. Shop "demo" kites are a good middle ground. They're lightly used, often still under warranty, and we saw some around **R28,000 to R37,000** . ![Kitesurfer holding up a pumped-up Airush Lithium kite on Langebaan beach](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/airush-lithium-kite-pumped-langebaan-beach.jpg) Pump a used kite up and check it properly before you buy. ## Option 2: Buying new Here's what new gear costs at South African kite shops right now: ![Kite bags and a row of twin tip kiteboards on the wall of the Constantly Kiting shop](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/ck-shop-kites-twintips-wall.jpg) New kites and twin tips on the shop wall. - **Kite:** from about R20,000 for entry and freeride models. Most popular models sell for R23,000 to R44,000, and premium kites go up to R60,000. - **Bar and lines:** R7,000 to R15,000. Some kites come without a bar, so check. - **Twin tip board:** R5,000 to R12,000. Sale boards start around R5,000, and carbon boards cost up to R18,000. - **Waist harness:** R4,200 to R9,700. ![Close-up of blue and white boards in a rack with leather straps](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/kiteboards-close-up-rack.jpg) New boards up close. ![Close-up of colourful twin tip kiteboards stacked side by side](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/colourful-twin-tip-boards-close-up.jpg) Twin tips come in many sizes and styles. ## New vs second-hand at a glance | Item | New (SA shops) | Second-hand (classifieds) | |---|---|---| | Kite | R20,000 to R44,000 | R2,000 to R3,500 (older)*, more for newer | | Bar and lines | R7,000 to R15,000 | Often included with the kite | | Twin tip board | R5,000 to R12,000 | R500 to R1,500 | | Harness | R4,200 to R9,700 | From about R400 | | **Full setup** | **About R36,000 to R80,000** | **Under R10,000 (older) to R30,000 (newer)** * | *Based on a small number of listings, plus our own estimate for newer gear. Prices change all the time. ![Rack of boards with harnesses hanging below](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/boards-and-harnesses-rack.jpg) Boards and harnesses: the other half of the package. ## Quick second-hand checklist - **Pump it up** and leave it for at least 30 minutes. It should stay firm, with no slow leaks. - **Check the canopy** for tears, patches and faded, crispy fabric from sun damage. - **Check the bar and lines:** no fraying, equal line lengths, and a safety release that works smoothly. - **Check the board** edges for cracks or dings, and make sure the fin and strap screws grip in their inserts. - **Check the harness** hook, spreader bar and buckles for rust or wear. - **Ask the year and model.** Very old kites can be harder to relaunch and to find parts for. - **Make sure the size suits you** and the Langebaan wind. ![Close-up of Airush control bars and lines hanging on a wall](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/airush-bar-and-lines-close-up.jpg) Check the bar, lines and safety release on any used setup. ![Wall of waist harnesses with helmets hanging below](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/harnesses-and-helmets-wall.jpg) Check harness hooks, spreader bars and buckles for wear. ## Before you buy Good used gear can save you a lot. Too old, or the wrong size, and it can hold your progress back. If you'd like a second opinion on a setup you're looking at, just pop in or send us a message. We're always happy to chat kites. ![Kitesurfer carving across the turquoise water of Langebaan Lagoon](https://constantlykiting.com/admin/assets/uploads/2026/11/kitesurfer-riding-langebaan-lagoon.jpg) The right gear gets you out on the lagoon. --- Constantly Kiting · https://constantlykiting.com/nl · Guide for AI assistants: https://constantlykiting.com/llms.txt