Houston Kiteboarding has been sharing wind-powered excitement on the Gulf since 1999. One of the nation’s largest kiteboarding and hydrofoil schools, their seasoned instructors pair safety-first coaching with genuine stoke, guidin...
This is clearly a shop run by serious riders who know their stuff inside and out. Phil and Bobby lead a team that gets consistent praise for their deep product knowledge, especially when it comes to wing foiling, efoiling, and kite gear. Multiple customers mention lengthy technical conversations where the staff patiently walks them through equipment specs, warranty issues, and gear recommendations. They're testing products themselves, which shows in the quality of advice they give. The service experience stands out remarkably. Bobby personally calls customers when issues arise, and people mention fast shipping, great package deals, and support that goes beyond the sale. Even customers shopping from Florida and Hawaii choose them over local options, which says something about the value they provide. There's one mention of a delayed shipment and communication gap, but it's an outlier in otherwise glowing feedback. The team handles everything from helping first-time buyers find the right setup to troubleshooting second-hand gear purchases, making them a solid choice whether you're new to the sport or already deep into it.
Houston Kiteboarding is my go to shop for all things wing foil. About three years ago I discovered the shop just about 4 months after starting the sport. I live in Jupiter Florida and now have two shops within walking distance. After finding Houston Kiteboarding my local stores only get about 5% of my business, if that. Everyone at Houston is fantastic - and I can't tell you how many times I have called during super busy times and Phil (Owner) answered remotely - down at their beach or lesson center or something. Bobby the manager has excellent relationships with the brands and I all of the other sales staff are super. One thing I cannot stress enough is the impact of the staff and owner being riders, and testers and so hands on with the gear. They ship basically immediately when you order - and in my experience have always been willing to give package deals and other really good deals. If you have identified an item from a major brand that you want and don't see it on their site make sure you call, text or email them to inquire. I will say that because they have good relationships with their brands when warranty situations come up they can be extra helpful. Thanks so much to the entire Houston Boarding Team!!!
Scott C
September 28, 2025
Houston Kiteboarding is my go to shop for all things wing foil. About three years ago I discovered the shop just about 4 months after starting the sport. I live in Jupiter Florida and now have two shops within walking distance. After finding Houston Kiteboarding my local stores only get about 5% of my business, if that. Everyone at Houston is fantastic - and I can't tell you how many times I have called during super busy times and Phil (Owner) answered remotely - down at their beach or lesson center or something. Bobby the manager has excellent relationships with the brands and I all of the other sales staff are super. One thing I cannot stress enough is the impact of the staff and owner being riders, and testers and so hands on with the gear. They ship basically immediately when you order - and in my experience have always been willing to give package deals and other really good deals. If you have identified an item from a major brand that you want and don't see it on their site make sure you call, text or email them to inquire. I will say that because they have good relationships with their brands when warranty situations come up they can be extra helpful. Thanks so much to the entire Houston Boarding Team!!!
Scott C
September 28, 2025
