Fix My Kite
Fix My Kite is a founder-owned e-commerce and professional repair platform serving kitesurfing and wingboarding enthusiasts globally, offering OEM-certified repair services, proprietary bladder and valve products, and replacement parts for 12+ major kite brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersPortland, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Fix My Kite firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fix My Kite
- Legal name
- Prokitesurf
- Website
- https://fixmykite.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Fix My Kite is a founder-owned e-commerce and professional repair platform serving kitesurfing and wingboarding enthusiasts globally, offering OEM-certified repair services, proprietary bladder and valve products, and replacement parts for 12+ major kite brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fix My Kite industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Kiteboarding and Wingboarding Repair Parts and Services
- NAICS
- Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994), Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (811490)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware) (CRAMAIAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures (THAJABAK)
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Where Fix My Kite is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Portland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Fix My Kite business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Repair Parts: E-commerce sales of replacement parts including valves, bladders, bridle lines, pigtails, tapes, repair kits, and tools for kitesurfing and wingboarding equipment
- Professional Repair Services: Paid repair services for kites and wings through repair ticket system, including authorized warranty work for partner manufacturers
- OEM Bladders and Parts: Sales of OEM replacement bladders for specific kite models (Ozone, Cabrinha, Slingshot, etc.) and proprietary branded replacement parts
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Repair Parts - Unit Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Repair Kits - Bundled Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OEM Bladders - Size-Based Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Control Bars and Accessories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Fix My Kite product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fix My Kite sells kite and wingboarding replacement parts including self-stick valves, bladders, repair tapes, bridle lines, fly lines, control bar components, pumps, and DIY repair kits through its e-commerce site. It also operates a professional mail-in repair service and serves as an authorized warranty repair center for major kite manufacturers.
Product overview
FixMyKite.com is a specialized e-commerce platform and professional repair service for kiteboarding and wingboarding equipment, operated by Prokitesurf. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized around two core areas: (1) DIY repair products including proprietary Self-Stick Valves, Tuff Bladders, Tear Aid patches, repair tapes, replacement hoses, bridle lines, fly lines, and comprehensive repair kits; and (2) professional repair services for sails, leading edges, struts, bladders, valves, and bridle lines. The product lineup spans major categories including repair products by brand (Ozone OEM Bladders, Control Bars and parts, Pumps and accessories, Apparel, Essentials, and Wingboarding gear), with parts compatible with over 20 kite manufacturers including Ozone, Cabrinha, Slingshot, Duotone, North, Naish, Core, CrazyFly, Airush, and others. The company also provides repair ticket services for customers seeking professional repairs with warranty coverage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Self-Stick Valves by FixMyKite.com Proprietary peel-and-stick replacement valves compatible with multiple kite brands (Ozone, Slingshot, Cabrinha, North, etc.), featuring a specially formulated adhesive for permanent bladder repairs across any material or color. Sold to individual kite owners performing DIY valve replacements.
- Bladders and Bladder Repair Products Replacement bladders including proprietary Tuff Bladders and Megaladot patch kits for emergency bladder repairs. Intended for kite owners needing durable bladder replacements or on-the-go puncture fixes.
- Repair Tapes (Sail and Leading Edge) Adhesive tapes including Tear Aid bladder patches, Tear Aid rolls, Ripstop Sail Tape, and Dacron Tape for sail and structural repairs on kite and wing canopies and leading edges.
- Fixmykite.com ER Fix Kit Emergency DIY repair kit for kitesurfers including sleeving kit, MicroHook line splicing kit, universal pigtails, Ronstan pulleys, leader line, Tear Aid patches, sail tape, and dacron tape in one package for on-the-go fixes.
- KiteFix Complete Kitesurf Repair Kit Comprehensive DIY repair kit containing Glufix adhesive, self-adhesive dacron rolls, Fiberfix tapes, bladder patches, Peel2Fix valve repair system, Talkine lubricant, applicator, and scissors in an airtight container.
- Ozone OEM Replacement Bladders Factory replacement bladders for Ozone kites and wings, including complete bladder sets and strut-only options across the Edge, Enduro, Catalyst, Reo, Zephyr, WASP, Flux, Flow, Fly, Liteforce, Alpha, and Vortex Ultra X model lines.
- Tuff Bladders Proprietary replacement bladder line using stretch technology to withstand kiteboarding loads and return to original shape, marketed as over 2x more durable than stiff standard bladders.
- PKS One-Pump Hose Heavy-duty flexible replacement hose for one-pump kite systems with higher density than factory hoses and UV-retardant properties. Sold by the foot in 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch inner diameters.
- Dyneema Replacement Bridle Line High-strength 2mm Dyneema bridle line rated for inflatable water kites and snow/land foils, available in multiple colors with custom length and loop options.
- Q-PowerLine Pro Fly Line Set Engineered Spectra fly line for kiteboarding and power kites featuring a linear core with protective jacket for knot-tying, zero stretch, and extended lifespan versus woven Spectra lines.
- Control Bars and Bar Parts Replacement control bars and components (chicken loops, depower lines, leader lines, safety systems) for CrazyFly, Ozone, Slingshot, Airush, Naish, Cabrinha, Core, Duotone, and North kites.
- Kiteboarding Pumps and Pump Accessories Aluminum-shaft manual pumps from Ozone, Naish, Slingshot, Cabrinha, CrazyFly, and Mystic, plus a Bravo electric pump and accessories such as gauges and adapters.
- Wingboarding Parts and Accessories Wingboarding accessories, repair parts, and board/foil hardware for wing enthusiasts, including wing leading edge and strut bladder replacements.
- Aluula Gold Repair Material 100% polyethylene engineered repair fabric designed for windsports, lighter and stronger than traditional materials, sold in 1 ft x 3 ft sheets for canopy and structural repairs.
- Repair Ticket Professional Service Mail-in professional kite and wing repair service covering sail repairs, leading edge and strut repairs, foil repairs, bladder and valve repairs, and bridle line replacements, with free quotes and warranty-eligible authorized work for partner manufacturers.
Companies that use Fix My Kite
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Fix My Kite technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Fix My Kite partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- OzonecoreOfficial authorized repair and warranty center for Ozone kites. Provides replacement bladders, valves, and complete repair services for all Ozone kite models including Edge, Enduro, Catalyst, Reo, Zephyr, WASP, Flux, Flow, Fly, Liteforce, and Alpha lines.
- CabrinhacoreOfficial authorized repair center providing replacement Airlock valves, Sprint 90-degree valves, depower lines, and repair services for Cabrinha kites from 2007 onward.
- Slingshot SportscoreOfficial authorized repair partner providing replacement valves and parts for Slingshot kites. Supplies OEM-compatible replacement valves including Airlock 2 systems.
- NorthcoreOfficial authorized repair center providing Lazy Pump valves, Airport screw valves, and complete bladder replacements for North kites.
- DuotonecoreOfficial authorized repair partner providing replacement Trust Bar parts, Click Bar components, Airport valves, and one pump valves for Duotone kites.
- F-OnecoreOfficial authorized repair center for F-One kites providing 90-degree one pump valves, straight one pump valves for struts, and replacement bladders.
- AirushcoreOfficial authorized repair partner providing SPS 90-degree valves for 2008-2014 and 2015+ Airush kites, and replacement parts.
- Liquid Force KiteboardingcoreOfficial authorized repair center for Liquid Force kites providing one pump valves for 2011-2013 and 2014+ models.
- CrazyFlycoreOfficial authorized repair partner for CrazyFly kites providing one pump valves for 2015+ models, depower lines, and replacement parts.
- NaishcoreOfficial authorized repair center for Naish kites providing factory depower trimlines, replacement parts, and complete repair services.
- CorecoreOfficial authorized repair partner providing Sensor bar parts, chicken loops, depower lines, and one pump valves for Core kites.
- Ocean RodeocoreOfficial authorized repair center providing one pump valves for Ocean Rodeo kites from mid-season 2010 and newer, plus Bayonet inflate/deflate valves.
- MysticminorChannel partner reselling Mystic products including kite safety leashes, Stealth Bar parts, hook knives, and Kite Pump Extreme.
- DakineminorChannel partner reselling Dakine products including Torque Driver, Fidget Tool, compression bags, hook knives, and kite leashes.
- PKS DistributioncoreCore distribution partner supplying PKS branded products including one-pump hoses, pigtails, dyneema bridle lines, pulley systems, and low profile Airlock 2 valves.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fix My Kite competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ozone Kiteboarding: Ozone is one of the largest kiteboarding OEMs globally and partners with Fix My Kite for US warranty repairs. Comparable as a broader participant in the same ecosystem: both sell bladders/valves (Ozone as OEM bladder producer and Fix My Kite as the aftermarket channel) and operate in the same rider community.
- Duotone Kiteboarding: Duotone is a major kite brand (Boards & More GmbH) that uses Fix My Kite for US warranty service; comparable in targeting the same end-rider with branded equipment and parts though at a different layer of the value chain.
- Cabrinha: Cabrinha is a major kite manufacturer whose warranty service routes through Fix My Kite; comparable as a brand that supplies both complete kites and aftermarket components in an overlapping customer base with Fix My Kite's buyer.
- North Kiteboarding: Another top-tier kiteboarding OEM that has authorized Fix My Kite as a US warranty center; comparable in selling complete kites, parts, and accessories to overlapping riders while a different revenue model (manufacturer vs. aftermarket specialist).
- Slingshot Sports: Slingshot is a US-based kiteboarding, wakesurfing, and foiling brand whose replacement valves and parts are stocked by Fix My Kite; comparable as a brand with overlapping SKUs and customer base.
Direct peers
- Kitefix: Kitefix is a direct competitor in the kitesurfing DIY repair kit market; their branded KiteFix Complete Repair Kit is even retailed by Fix My Kite. Both sell self-contained repair kits, valves, and patches targeted at riders who self-repair, making them the closest functional peer.
- Real Watersports: A full-service kiteboarding retailer and school on the Outer Banks (NC) that competes for the same enthusiast customer and offers repair services, parts, and gear. Comparable as a vertically integrated kitesurfing retailer with adjacent repair capabilities.
Emerging players
- Pro-Lock (kite repair brand): Pro-Lock produces zipper-replacement and kite-leak repair kits distributed within the same channel as Fix My Kite; comparable as a narrow-scope repair accessories brand competing for incremental rider spend.
Regional players
- Mauisails (Maui, Hawaii): A Hawaii-based kiteboarding full-service retailer offering gear, lessons, and repairs; comparable in operating as a regional kite/water-sports retailer with repair service, but distinct in being a retailer-first rather than repair-first business model.
- Kite Repair Shop (Progressive Sports / Christoph Glaser): A specialty repair service for kiteboarding gear based in Europe that offers bladder replacement, sail repair, and valve replacement. Comparable as a service-side peer but EU-focused versus Fix My Kite's US-centric footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Fix My Kite leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Fix My Kite funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Fix My Kite M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Fix My Kite
What does Fix My Kite do?
Fix My Kite sells kite and wingboarding replacement parts including self-stick valves, bladders, repair tapes, bridle lines, fly lines, control bar components, pumps, and DIY repair kits through its e-commerce site. It also operates a professional mail-in repair service and serves as an authorized warranty repair center for major kite manufacturers.
Is Fix My Kite a public or private company?
Fix My Kite is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Fix My Kite founded?
Fix My Kite was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Fix My Kite based?
Fix My Kite is headquartered in Portland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Fix My Kite make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Repair Parts are the primary driver. The others are professional Repair Services and OEM Bladders and Parts.
Who are Fix My Kite's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ozone Kiteboarding, Duotone Kiteboarding, Cabrinha, North Kiteboarding and Slingshot Sports. Direct peers are Kitefix and Real Watersports. Pro-Lock (kite repair brand) is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Mauisails (Maui, Hawaii) and Kite Repair Shop (Progressive Sports / Christoph Glaser).
Does Fix My Kite have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fix My Kite.
What industry is Fix My Kite in?
Fix My Kite's product category is Kiteboarding and Wingboarding Repair Parts and Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAIAG, Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware), with a secondary code of THAJABAK, Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures. Its NAICS code is 314994 and its SIC code is 7600.