Kitesurf Scotland Watersports

Kitesurf Scotland Watersports, a kitesurfing benchmark in Troon

Kitesurf Scotland Watersports is a watersports store based in Troon, on the west coast of Scotland, dedicated to kitesurfing, wingfoil and parawing. The company presents itself as a family-run, rider-owned business with over 25 years of experience and a local kitesurfing community in Troon that the store itself describes as one of the largest in the United Kingdom.

Its owner, Grant Clayton, is a rider for the Shinn and Airush international team and, according to the store's information, the most experienced Scottish kitesurfer across all disciplines, with more than 25 years of experience. Clayton has run kitesurfing schools in Australia, Fuerteventura and the Caribbean.

Kitesurfing catalogue

The store sells a wide range of kitesurfing equipment, organised into several categories:

• Kitesurfing kites for all disciplines, including complete packages.
• Trainer kites and land and snow kites.
• Control bars with 4 and 5 line configurations.
• Kiteboards, including directional boards for surf, waves and strapless freestyle.
• Hydrofoils and foil boards for kitesurfing, from beginner to advanced level.
• Footpads, straps and bindings.
• Waist and seat harnesses from brands such as AK, Airush and Ride Engine.
• Board bags and travel bags.
• Inflation pumps for kite and wing.

Wingfoil, parawing and foils

The wingfoil catalogue includes wings, wing boards, complete foils and accessories. The store identifies itself as an Axis foil specialist and also distributes AK Durable Supply Co foils. Featured products include the AXIS Frank Mini Dart board, the Axis Surge foil, Axis Spitfire, Axis Fireball, Axis PNG V2, Axis Art V2, Axis Tempo and AXIS progressive rear wings. The Axis Mini Dart board is presented as a mid-length design intended for parawinging, with advantages also for wing and prone.

In parawing, the store offers a selection of equipment available for next-day delivery. The Fone Quest model is described with features such as good upwind performance, stability and comfort, compact design, dynamic bridle system, wide wind range and durability, rigidity and lightness.

Wetsuits, accessories and extras

The range is completed with men's and women's wetsuits, wetsuit accessories, kitesurfing accessories, Dryrobe products, beach accessories, Airush clothing (T-shirts, hoodies, pullovers and caps), GOPRO action cameras and WOO devices, as well as Surf Logic items. The store also has a clearance section with twintip boards, kitesurfing kites and wingfoil equipment.

Lessons, coaching and trips

In addition to selling equipment, Kitesurf Scotland Watersports offers lessons, coaching and trips, according to the sections available on its website. The company states that its team is the most experienced in wind watersports in Scotland and that it offers a unique after-sales service for all its customers.

Shipping and customer service

The store states that it aims to deliver orders the day after purchase, with possible delays during Christmas and bank holidays, and guarantees price matching. The site shows a contact phone number and the address Barassie Beach, North Shore Road, KA10 6SQ, in Troon.

Location and contact

Barassie Beach, North Shore Road, KA10 6SQ · Phone: +44 7841 765 845