Best Kitesurfing Island in the world - Aitutaki, Cook Islands

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2016
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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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Komentáře • 168

  • @switchkitesTV
    @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety +22

    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 Před 7 lety

      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  Před 7 lety +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 ☺

  • @Velo1010
    @Velo1010 Před 5 lety +4

    Cook Islands are on my bucket list now.

  • @nikko3855
    @nikko3855 Před 3 lety +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. :)

  • @royceturia1562
    @royceturia1562 Před 4 lety +10

    Amazing Aitutaki - my beautiful home island

  • @markusbroyles1884
    @markusbroyles1884 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @fabiosoldati1811
    @fabiosoldati1811 Před 8 lety +6

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

  • @onefoot3733
    @onefoot3733 Před 8 lety +1

    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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 5 lety

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

  • @AdamSmith-gt5jv
    @AdamSmith-gt5jv Před 5 lety +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.

  • @patrickmanasse5466
    @patrickmanasse5466 Před 8 lety +28

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

    • @r.maj.7065
      @r.maj.7065 Před rokem

      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.

  • @hsilva92
    @hsilva92 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @Dee_Multi_Millionaire
    @Dee_Multi_Millionaire Před 8 lety +4

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

  • @kiikoronooroa8212
    @kiikoronooroa8212 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @xy-kp5vz
    @xy-kp5vz Před 8 lety +2

    I'm speechless. Absout amazing!

  • @PjMCLP
    @PjMCLP Před 6 lety +2

    this is one of my favourite kitesurf videos ive seen !

  • @rafarios123
    @rafarios123 Před 8 lety +2

    Amazing! Paradise in Earth

  • @VikramGupta20
    @VikramGupta20 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolute dreamland!

  • @user-dz6bt1kr5z
    @user-dz6bt1kr5z Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for this video. I love such places

  • @pedrogonzalezpini6945
    @pedrogonzalezpini6945 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @darrellbrown8547
    @darrellbrown8547 Před 3 lety +1

    Great work/fun!

  • @victoriarandle5190
    @victoriarandle5190 Před 4 lety

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

  • @pacifiquetv9029
    @pacifiquetv9029 Před 7 lety +1

    Merci pour ces images fabuleuses...

  • @Renata-f
    @Renata-f Před 4 lety

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

  • @albertbcn25
    @albertbcn25 Před 7 lety +2

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

  • @hanisirktina
    @hanisirktina Před 7 lety +1

    OMG! PERFECT!!!! BREATHTAKING 😍😍😍

  • @PaliAha
    @PaliAha Před 8 lety +1

    Beautiful. AND she got skillz.

  • @Ivykiteboarding
    @Ivykiteboarding Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @melflorbemestar
    @melflorbemestar Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing!! Congrats!!

  • @jakegrace108
    @jakegrace108 Před 6 lety +1

    this is one of best kite vids i've seen

  • @apelaezt
    @apelaezt Před 8 lety +2

    Speechless!!!

  • @robmac3287
    @robmac3287 Před 8 lety +1

    Stunning!

  • @arrystgeorge1
    @arrystgeorge1 Před 8 lety +1

    Love Love Love this!

  • @noel7777noel
    @noel7777noel Před 7 lety +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 Před 4 lety

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

  • @nepcap9963
    @nepcap9963 Před 8 lety +1

    Wow beautiful video x

  • @cdcvideostudio
    @cdcvideostudio Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @etherform6620
    @etherform6620 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @nathanieldiazrua
    @nathanieldiazrua Před 4 lety

    I am also adding this place to my wishlist!

  • @alvorada3804
    @alvorada3804 Před 8 lety +1

    THANK YOU FELT INPARADISE FOR A WHILE 😎

  • @ceasarczar8931
    @ceasarczar8931 Před 8 lety +1

    whatttt! this is breathtaking

  • @WillemRabsztynRoman
    @WillemRabsztynRoman Před 8 lety +1

    Wauw, just wauw!

  • @LOG1411
    @LOG1411 Před 8 lety +2

    This looks sick! In a good way

  • @northpointmedia1904
    @northpointmedia1904 Před 8 lety +1

    Excellent footage and sick edits!

  • @romatou18
    @romatou18 Před 3 lety

    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 ;-))

  • @petespirals
    @petespirals Před 7 lety +1

    wow gorgeous

  • @bastoonLAB
    @bastoonLAB Před 8 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @bastoonLAB
    @bastoonLAB Před 7 lety +3

    awesome vidéo ! we want to ride this spot !

  • @MichaelBrashier
    @MichaelBrashier Před 8 lety +1

    beautiful.

  • @worldONtrauma
    @worldONtrauma Před 3 lety +1

    woooow its beutifull

  • @pirateradio8336
    @pirateradio8336 Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing

  • @LuckyAdventurer
    @LuckyAdventurer Před 7 lety

    I Love Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

  • @julihm
    @julihm Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome vid

  • @BlueNem0
    @BlueNem0 Před 8 lety +1

    Nice video!!

  • @rodster1972
    @rodster1972 Před 6 lety

    Wow guys what an awesome video and an awesome place ! I am gonna visit Aitutaki in the Cookies this year - never kite surfed but gonna give it a try. Hey whats the music piece that starts at 3.40 with the air guitar riff while your tossing coconuts at the tree......... :-)

  • @Bolekaz
    @Bolekaz Před 8 lety +1

    u r awesome!!!

  • @judekarrives
    @judekarrives Před 7 lety +2

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

  • @tomfuller.
    @tomfuller. Před 6 lety +1

    WOW!!!!!!!!!

  • @VoxIndia
    @VoxIndia Před 8 lety +1

    awesome

  • @sitbackandrelax3905
    @sitbackandrelax3905 Před 8 lety +2

    i wish i can go this place before i die!

  • @jimmywalker1568
    @jimmywalker1568 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @flyboyben8384
    @flyboyben8384 Před 6 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @tbone5654
      @tbone5654 Před rokem

      nothing

  • @lukemanfilms2648
    @lukemanfilms2648 Před 7 lety +2

    Its cool

  • @portnawaka
    @portnawaka Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @marcosamaral6897
    @marcosamaral6897 Před 7 lety +1

    muito bom só esqueceram de me convidar

  • @stereothrilla8374
    @stereothrilla8374 Před 7 lety +2

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

  • @spitfire1155
    @spitfire1155 Před 8 lety +1

    No words...

  • @sirsweetalot
    @sirsweetalot Před 8 lety +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  Před 8 lety +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

  • @jonasbauer9906
    @jonasbauer9906 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @migt6894
    @migt6894 Před 5 lety +4

    Can children kitesurf? 12 years old?

    • @nikko3855
      @nikko3855 Před 3 lety

      what kind of question is that. Watch this vid czcams.com/video/pxuc58kvVio/video.html

    • @ProKiteClubByDenisVorozhko
      @ProKiteClubByDenisVorozhko Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @zoesoul7460
    @zoesoul7460 Před 8 lety

    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  Před 8 lety

      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

  • @MrSagowoon
    @MrSagowoon Před 8 lety +3

    what a beauty that Greta girl

  • @engine8836
    @engine8836 Před 8 lety +1

    Красиво

  • @hurrschell
    @hurrschell Před 7 lety

    Kiorana enua manea!

  • @lepizeka4300
    @lepizeka4300 Před 8 lety +3

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

    • @sm6wet
      @sm6wet Před 8 lety +4

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

  • @stefinrok
    @stefinrok Před 8 lety +1

    name of the song ? btw great video :)

  • @usuariouser224
    @usuariouser224 Před 8 lety +1

    habrá que ir...jjjj

  • @Piros181
    @Piros181 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety +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

  • @Ellis01234567890
    @Ellis01234567890 Před 3 lety

    The South Wales Valleys suddenly feel very grim

  • @adn230
    @adn230 Před 8 lety +1

    فوتوشوب واضح مثل الشمس

    • @Hoshikani
      @Hoshikani Před 7 lety

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

    • @adn230
      @adn230 Před 7 lety

      +Hoshikani انته خبل ؟؟

  • @alf33
    @alf33 Před 8 lety

    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 ;)

  • @alaineichenberger7826
    @alaineichenberger7826 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video !
    What is the music starting at 8:25? Thank you

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 7 lety

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

  • @eansugarman4675
    @eansugarman4675 Před 8 lety

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

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety

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

    • @TheNathansplace
      @TheNathansplace Před 8 lety

      Gh4, go pros, DJI Phantoms

  • @LiveOutdoorNet
    @LiveOutdoorNet Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety

      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,

  • @andreslorenzo5448
    @andreslorenzo5448 Před 4 lety

    Se parece a Punta icacos en Varadero Cuba"

  • @Lei-uz1xe
    @Lei-uz1xe Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @exumakitesurfing1
    @exumakitesurfing1 Před 8 lety +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.

  • @xxalstxx
    @xxalstxx Před 6 lety +2

    What camera did you use ?

  • @drewby4563
    @drewby4563 Před 7 lety +1

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

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 7 lety

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

  • @chikhnakof1985
    @chikhnakof1985 Před 8 lety +1

    THE BEST PLACE TO KITEBOARDING IS DAKHLA ISLAND IN WESTERN SAHARA

  • @Olsz4kSPC
    @Olsz4kSPC Před 8 lety +2

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

  • @doradosurfcharters
    @doradosurfcharters Před 8 lety +1

    that was fucking sik dudes! mindblown!!!

  • @saschfra
    @saschfra Před 8 lety +4

    what is the title of the song at 4.40 please?

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety +1

      Love In the Park - BlueShades

    • @NT09004
      @NT09004 Před 7 lety

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

  • @madalinamihailovici3561

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

  • @marioflores8462
    @marioflores8462 Před 7 lety +1

    What kind of drone do you use for filming?

  • @cuzakuru
    @cuzakuru Před 8 lety

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

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety

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

  • @mastodon94
    @mastodon94 Před 8 lety +1

    what's the last song? amazing

  • @andrewtrythall8503
    @andrewtrythall8503 Před 8 lety

    What is the songs around 5:32...really awesome

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety

      Hi Andrew,
      Here are the songs used in the video:
      Love In the Park - BlueShades,Bossa Chill - BeatheBeat,Waves - Home Cyrilll_Luzin,Oxygen - CarlinVicera,
      I hope this helps

  • @jmpicturefly
    @jmpicturefly Před 8 lety +2

    no one wanted to try the outside waves then ?

  • @richdarroyo
    @richdarroyo Před rokem

    Cool video , parts had bad music selection but still cool

  • @MennolAbeesports
    @MennolAbeesports Před 8 lety +6

    Is it possible to become Switch team rider ? :D

    • @paulweninger8018
      @paulweninger8018 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @MennolAbeesports
      @MennolAbeesports Před 8 lety +1

      Haha Awesome!!

    • @switchkitesTV
      @switchkitesTV  Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @globalcarspotters4582
      @globalcarspotters4582 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @ride_the_wind
    @ride_the_wind Před 8 lety

    you guys flew in from fiji?

    • @danielkajavala7885
      @danielkajavala7885 Před 8 lety +1

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