Best Kitesurfing Island in the world - Aitutaki, Cook Islands

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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    Kiteboarding Aitutaki, Cook Islands, north of Rarotonga, is one of the best kitesurfing locations in the world.
    Kiteboarding massive shallow sand bottom areas, perfect to learn to kiteboard, mixed with super flat water to push your new kiteboarding freestyle tricks. The magnificent blue lagoon is over 11km wide, full of small sand islands and amazing fish life for you to explore.
    Join Marc Jacobs, Greta Menardo, Felix Pivec and the Switch Kiteboarding crew enjoying their annual trip to Aitutaki.
    Credits:
    Wet and Wild - Aitutaki Kiteboarding and Fishing Charters
    Ranginui's Sunset Retreats - Accommodation
    Manureva Aquafest - Kiteboarding Competition
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  • @nikko3855
    @nikko3855 4 роки тому +1

    I like how you don't focus too much on the kite and equipment but actually on the place and the tricks. It is much appreciated. :)

  • @onefoot3733
    @onefoot3733 8 років тому +2

    As we say in Cook Island maori - Manea!!! - Beautiful!!! - Stunning video of Aitutakis' breathtaking waters, lagoon and sandy floor. Amazing aerial shots and I thought I'd experienced all of Aitutakis' beauty. Not from the air!!! Meitaki Atupaka! Big Thank You

  • @MatthewJMcCarthy
    @MatthewJMcCarthy 8 років тому +11

    What is going on in your world that you would dislike this video? Maybe the best kiting video I've ever seen. Thanks switchkitesTV.

    • @JamesLamb
      @JamesLamb 5 років тому

      How about, you're looking for videos that actually tell you something about the destination?

  • @fabiosoldati1811
    @fabiosoldati1811 8 років тому +6

    Beautiful, this video deserves a price and shows Aitutaki as it is, a Paradise, it is very hard to come back home..

  • @markusbroyles1884
    @markusbroyles1884 3 роки тому +1

    This is just beyond the best ever... great girl and fantastic Island... dream world home target.

  • @AdamSmith-gt5jv
    @AdamSmith-gt5jv 5 років тому +1

    Anybody else see those two weird things at 3:23/3:24 go across the frame, left to right across the frame above either Marc or Felix...Aitutaki though what a special place, had to watch that a couple of times, great place for filming, thanks for uploading this.

  • @darrellbrown8547
    @darrellbrown8547 3 роки тому +1

    Great work/fun!

  • @jakegrace108
    @jakegrace108 6 років тому +1

    this is one of best kite vids i've seen

  • @kiikoronooroa8212
    @kiikoronooroa8212 8 років тому +1

    sure is the most beautiful place on earth thanks for the video. ..

  • @rafarios123
    @rafarios123 8 років тому +2

    Amazing! Paradise in Earth

  • @etherform6620
    @etherform6620 7 років тому +1

    pause 1:22.. camels on the island too ;) awesome video..

  • @alvorada3804
    @alvorada3804 8 років тому +1

    THANK YOU FELT INPARADISE FOR A WHILE 😎

  • @apelaezt
    @apelaezt 8 років тому +2

    Speechless!!!

  • @hanisirktina
    @hanisirktina 7 років тому +1

    OMG! PERFECT!!!! BREATHTAKING 😍😍😍

  • @PaliAha
    @PaliAha 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful. AND she got skillz.

  • @pacifiquetv9029
    @pacifiquetv9029 7 років тому +1

    Merci pour ces images fabuleuses...

  • @pedrogonzalezpini6945
    @pedrogonzalezpini6945 8 років тому +1

    I want to become a Switch team rider! Can´t believe they go there every year! Great video

  • @WillemRabsztynRoman
    @WillemRabsztynRoman 8 років тому +1

    Wauw, just wauw!

  • @pirateradio8336
    @pirateradio8336 5 років тому +2

    Amazing

  • @xy-kp5vz
    @xy-kp5vz 8 років тому +2

    I'm speechless. Absout amazing!

  • @robmac3287
    @robmac3287 8 років тому +1

    Stunning!

  • @Ivykiteboarding
    @Ivykiteboarding 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for share video ! one of my wish kite spot!!!!

  • @melflorbemestar
    @melflorbemestar 5 років тому +2

    Amazing!! Congrats!!

  • @petespirals
    @petespirals 7 років тому +1

    wow gorgeous

  • @hsilva92
    @hsilva92 7 років тому +1

    what an awsome trip!!great video!!def going there next year!!👏👏👍👍👍👍

  • @albertbcn25
    @albertbcn25 7 років тому +2

    AMAZING!!!!! I will be there someday, promise!!

  • @LuckyAdventurer
    @LuckyAdventurer 7 років тому

    I Love Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

  • @bastoonLAB
    @bastoonLAB 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @arrystgeorge1
    @arrystgeorge1 8 років тому +1

    Love Love Love this!

  • @MichaelBrashier
    @MichaelBrashier 8 років тому +1

    beautiful.

  • @LOG1411
    @LOG1411 8 років тому +2

    This looks sick! In a good way

  • @nepcap9963
    @nepcap9963 8 років тому +1

    Wow beautiful video x

  • @northpointmedia1904
    @northpointmedia1904 8 років тому +1

    Excellent footage and sick edits!

  • @bastoonLAB
    @bastoonLAB 7 років тому +3

    awesome vidéo ! we want to ride this spot !

  • @sitbackandrelax3905
    @sitbackandrelax3905 8 років тому +2

    i wish i can go this place before i die!

  • @switchkitesTV
    @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +23

    Hi Everyone,
    We shot this video early September.
    The wind in Aitutaki can be a mixed bag. On a normal trip we get about 80% kite time.
    50% big kites 12m - 18m, 30% small kites 8m - 11m, 20% fishing and beers.
    www.windfinder.com/forecast/aitutaki_airport

    • @javiermendoza2086
      @javiermendoza2086 7 років тому

      Hi Guys! Great video! Saw your comments about early September. I'm planning to go there on mid October until November. I have an 9m and a 11m. Do you think that would be enough for that time of year? Thanks!

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  7 років тому +1

      Cheers, I haven't been in aitutaki Oct Nov but i recommend taking a light wind kite. A light wind session is better than no session ☺

  • @Renata-f
    @Renata-f 4 роки тому

    Yesss definitely Breathtaking ;) making that a trip soon for sure!

  • @julihm
    @julihm 7 років тому +1

    Awesome vid

  • @romatou18
    @romatou18 3 роки тому

    What a wow video! Saving money already to get there ASAP! Switch Kites you should open Switch tours! You're so good at selling dream holidays ;-))

  • @victoriarandle5190
    @victoriarandle5190 4 роки тому

    I’m planning on learning to kitesurf in Cancun! This place is definitely on my must-go list once I get good!

  • @noel7777noel
    @noel7777noel 7 років тому +11

    I would Kite after breakfast, kite after lunch, and Kite after dinner 10 days straight... easy. I would leave claw makes on the coconut trees from my wife trying to get me to go back home

    • @thankyoujesus2836
      @thankyoujesus2836 4 роки тому

      The Traveler get a divorce and get one wholl move with you there

  • @BlueNem0
    @BlueNem0 8 років тому +1

    Nice video!!

  • @jimmywalker1568
    @jimmywalker1568 7 років тому +1

    Keeping the sharks fit trying to catch the board just like a fish going after a lure

  • @spitfire1155
    @spitfire1155 8 років тому +1

    No words...

  • @stereothrilla8374
    @stereothrilla8374 7 років тому +2

    Who the fuck is giving this a thumbs down!?!

  • @marcosamaral6897
    @marcosamaral6897 8 років тому +1

    muito bom só esqueceram de me convidar

  • @judekarrives
    @judekarrives 7 років тому +2

    suggest you look at Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa. awesome place, private island resort

  • @Ellis01234567890
    @Ellis01234567890 4 роки тому

    The South Wales Valleys suddenly feel very grim

  • @doradosurfcharters
    @doradosurfcharters 8 років тому +1

    that was fucking sik dudes! mindblown!!!

  • @engine8836
    @engine8836 8 років тому +1

    Красиво

  • @migt6894
    @migt6894 6 років тому +4

    Can children kitesurf? 12 years old?

    • @nikko3855
      @nikko3855 4 роки тому

      what kind of question is that. Watch this vid ua-cam.com/video/pxuc58kvVio/v-deo.html

    • @ProKiteClubByDenisVorozhko
      @ProKiteClubByDenisVorozhko 5 місяців тому

      Yes. They can start from 9-10 years old.

  • @adn230
    @adn230 8 років тому +1

    فوتوشوب واضح مثل الشمس

    • @Hoshikani
      @Hoshikani 8 років тому

      no, it can't be blown up in the name of islam

    • @adn230
      @adn230 8 років тому

      +Hoshikani انته خبل ؟؟

  • @MrSagowoon
    @MrSagowoon 8 років тому +3

    what a beauty that Greta girl

  • @hurrschell
    @hurrschell 7 років тому

    Kiorana enua manea!

  • @usuariouser224
    @usuariouser224 8 років тому +1

    habrá que ir...jjjj

  • @richdarroyo
    @richdarroyo Рік тому

    Cool video , parts had bad music selection but still cool

  • @portnawaka
    @portnawaka 7 років тому +1

    Amazing video !
    Is there any place to ride waves there?

  • @xxalstxx
    @xxalstxx 6 років тому +2

    What camera did you use ?

  • @Piros181
    @Piros181 8 років тому +1

    So good what time of the year did you shoot this.

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +2

      Hi Rob,
      We shot this video early September.
      The wind in Aitutaki can be a mixed bag. On a normal trip we get about 80% kite time.
      50% big kites 12m - 18m, 30% small kites 8m - 11m, 20% fishing and beers.
      www.windfinder.com/forecast/aitutaki_airport

  • @sirsweetalot
    @sirsweetalot 8 років тому +2

    Super nice Video! Feels like vacation!
    any chance u could give me the soundtrack list?! would be great- vacation for the ears ;)

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +1

      Hi +sirsweetalot,
      Here are the names of most of the songs:
      Oxygen - CarlinVicera, Waves - Home Cyrilll_Luzin, Bossa Chill - BeatheBeat, Love In the Park - BlueShades

  • @stefinrok
    @stefinrok 8 років тому +1

    name of the song ? btw great video :)

  • @jonasbauer9906
    @jonasbauer9906 8 років тому +1

    Awesome Video! Can you tell me the Song Name from 4.40- 5.48?

  • @chikhnakof1985
    @chikhnakof1985 8 років тому +1

    THE BEST PLACE TO KITEBOARDING IS DAKHLA ISLAND IN WESTERN SAHARA

  • @drewby4563
    @drewby4563 7 років тому +1

    I'm liking the music , so whose it by ?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  7 років тому

      Hi Drew,
      Here are the songs used in the video:
      Love In the Park - BlueShades,Bossa Chill - BeatheBeat,Waves - Home Cyrilll_Luzin,Oxygen - CarlinVicera,

  • @alf33
    @alf33 8 років тому

    Hi all,
    Marvelous vid and the most beautiful playground I have so far ever seen but but but.... you seem to use very big kites dudes. and it doesn't look very windy there. Am I wrong?
    I mean, when you have to sell a kidney to afford the price for such a trip, you expect to kite EVERY SINGLE DAY with maximum a 9m kite ;)

  • @jeenasalonga3942
    @jeenasalonga3942 7 років тому +2

    Hello! I'm Jeena Salonga, a researcher from the Philippines under a media network named "GMA Network, Inc.". I have come across your video kite surfing. I would like to ask permission for usage of this video as a material for our segment on the program "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho". This will be used for local and international airing, with one possible replay, and for TV and web plugs. Rest assured that we will give proper credit on your video as we use it. I hope you could let me know about your feedback on this, as soon as possible. Thank you!

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  7 років тому +2

      Hi Jeena,
      At long we are given credit we are happy for you to use the video.

  • @zoesoul7460
    @zoesoul7460 8 років тому

    Please tell me the song at 4.30 so beautiful.... Can't find it anywhere. Just taken up kite surfing I am loving the learning curve. So satisfying to be in control of such a huge kite over the waves!!

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому

      Hi +zoe soul,
      Here is the song list for most of the songs in our video:
      Oxygen - CarlinVicera,
      Waves - Home Cyrilll_Luzin,
      Bossa Chill - BeatheBeat,
      Love In the Park - BlueShades

  • @mastodon94
    @mastodon94 8 років тому +1

    what's the last song? amazing

  • @thankyoujesus2836
    @thankyoujesus2836 4 роки тому +2

    Now just leave the fish alone!!

  • @Olsz4kSPC
    @Olsz4kSPC 8 років тому +2

    Nice video! What song from 0:00-1:50? Could u give the title, please :)?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +3

      Hi +Olsz4kSPC,
      Song is Oxygen-CarlinVicera

  • @MennolAbeesports
    @MennolAbeesports 8 років тому +6

    Is it possible to become Switch team rider ? :D

    • @paulweninger8018
      @paulweninger8018 8 років тому +1

      +Menno l'Abee hey menno :) i love your videos, funny to find you here under this awesome video :)

    • @MennolAbeesports
      @MennolAbeesports 8 років тому +1

      Haha Awesome!!

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +1

      +Menno l'Abee send an email to info@switchkites.com with your CV and they'll have a look at it.

    • @globalcarspotters4582
      @globalcarspotters4582 8 років тому +1

      +Menno l'Abee Hey Menno!! funny to find you here!! ;) Please stay with best hahaha

  • @marioflores8462
    @marioflores8462 7 років тому +1

    What kind of drone do you use for filming?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  7 років тому +1

      Hi, We used 2 DJI Phantom 3 pro's.

  • @madalinamihailovici3561
    @madalinamihailovici3561 Рік тому

    Hey. Does anyone know the name of the track from min 10.50 until the end? Thanks

  • @LiveOutdoorNet
    @LiveOutdoorNet 8 років тому +1

    great Video :)
    what's the name of the background song from 4:40 to 5:58? Thanks!

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому

      Hi +Rapha Otten,
      Here is the song list for most of the songs in our video:
      Oxygen - CarlinVicera,
      Waves - Home Cyrilll_Luzin,
      Bossa Chill - BeatheBeat,
      Love In the Park - BlueShades,

  • @eansugarman4675
    @eansugarman4675 8 років тому

    Great footage! Can you let us know what camera's and drones you were using?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому

      Hi +Ean Sugarman, Video gear we used:
      - DJI Phantom Pro
      - Panasonic GH4
      - Gropro Black+

    • @TheNathansplace
      @TheNathansplace 8 років тому

      Gh4, go pros, DJI Phantoms

  • @ralph1503
    @ralph1503 8 років тому +1

    Enkele reis aub!!

  • @carolvaipo1658
    @carolvaipo1658 8 років тому +2

    the best part is no sharks in the lagoon...

  • @daraa151
    @daraa151 6 місяців тому

    This suppose to be kitesurfing, he is showing us fishing

  • @jmpicturefly
    @jmpicturefly 8 років тому +2

    no one wanted to try the outside waves then ?

  • @exumakitesurfing1
    @exumakitesurfing1 8 років тому +1

    your title is somewhat of a sweeping statement - apparently you never heard of exuma bahamas ... we have many islands in the exuma chain, with probably a hundred or so beaches/launches like this ... google it.

  • @cuzakuru
    @cuzakuru 8 років тому

    What brand drone did you use for the air shots bro?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому

      DJI phantom 3 pro. We push our drones hard and the phantom for the money can't be beaten.

  • @AlanAbruzzo
    @AlanAbruzzo 8 років тому +1

    What is that starting song???

    • @Sourna1
      @Sourna1 8 років тому

      +A'lan Abruzzo Darude - Sandstorm

    • @AlanAbruzzo
      @AlanAbruzzo 8 років тому +1

      +Alexander Störner I mean the song from 0:00 to 1:50. Sandstorm is not it :(

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +1

      Hi +A'lan Abruzzo<
      The first song is Oxygen-CarlinVicera

  • @ride_the_wind
    @ride_the_wind 8 років тому

    you guys flew in from fiji?

    • @danielkajavala7885
      @danielkajavala7885 8 років тому +1

      We fly direct to Rarotonga from New Zealand or from Los Angeles.
      From Rarotonga you fly to Aitutaki

  • @Hannah-gz7jt
    @Hannah-gz7jt 8 років тому +1

    08:20

  • @gidovizi
    @gidovizi 7 років тому

    kanei scale

  • @brianramer6501
    @brianramer6501 7 років тому

    Y

  • @christophemeletiou9078
    @christophemeletiou9078 6 років тому +1

    Nice video but no kitesurfing to bee seen, just kiteboarding...

  • @mixejsochi
    @mixejsochi 7 років тому

    это не наши ! на зарплату, так не гульнешь ....

  • @Lucky-uk1bv
    @Lucky-uk1bv 5 років тому

    No surf.. why would you bother!

    • @tbone5654
      @tbone5654 4 роки тому

      Ok kid. In a world of nuance why does it confuse you that all humans don't chase your exact personal desires? Did your mother get enough nutrition when you were in the womb?

  • @patrickmanasse5466
    @patrickmanasse5466 8 років тому +28

    Absolutely breathtaking footage. I'm adding this place to my wishlist :)

    • @r.maj.7065
      @r.maj.7065 2 роки тому

      I hope you will be a millionaire.
      Time and money millionaire.
      And you have true - it is most amazing video and place what i saw in my life too!
      Fantastic place and gorgeous girl.

  • @Velo1010
    @Velo1010 6 років тому +6

    Cook Islands are on my bucket list now.

  • @royceturia1562
    @royceturia1562 4 роки тому +10

    Amazing Aitutaki - my beautiful home island

  • @worldONtrauma
    @worldONtrauma 3 роки тому +1

    woooow its beutifull

  • @flyboyben8384
    @flyboyben8384 6 років тому +5

    Since Aug. 2017, you MUST hire a warter taxi to take you to the designated kite spot -- cost $35 NZ per day.

    • @MirageXY
      @MirageXY 2 роки тому

      It was $60 (NZ) two years ago, who knows now with the price of fuel, etc...

    • @tbone5654
      @tbone5654 Рік тому

      nothing

  • @Dee_Multi_Millionaire
    @Dee_Multi_Millionaire 8 років тому +4

    AWESOME vid. This place is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit

  • @Lei-uz1xe
    @Lei-uz1xe 4 місяці тому

    amazing!is there any kiting club there?would great if you could share the contact info. thanks

  • @lepizeka4300
    @lepizeka4300 8 років тому +3

    COME TO MONTENEGRO-ULCINJ-DOLCINIUM, IT'S KITESURFING PARADISE.

    • @sm6wet
      @sm6wet 8 років тому +4

      Monte Negro is nice. Nice Mountains, clear Waters but really Paradise is Aitutaki. No questions about it.

  • @marcellobugagiar4770
    @marcellobugagiar4770 3 роки тому

    you show so much beauty and them voila' spearfishing - we always have to kill some sort of living thing when we arrive somewhere new... it is just in the human nature .. what a disaster the human race has been for this planet

  • @PjMCLP
    @PjMCLP 7 років тому +2

    this is one of my favourite kitesurf videos ive seen !

  • @saschfra
    @saschfra 8 років тому +4

    what is the title of the song at 4.40 please?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  8 років тому +1

      Love In the Park - BlueShades

    • @NT09004
      @NT09004 8 років тому

      I couldn't find the song in the UA-cam.Can you send the link ,please?