What crazy fly, s.r.o. does

CrazyFly s.r.o. is a family-owned Slovak designer and manufacturer of kiteboarding equipment, founded in 1999 by Ing. Jozef Bukovčák and headquartered at its own factory in Nemšová, Slovakia. The company produces a full vertical range of hardware — kites, kiteboards, hydrofoils, control bars, bindings, and accessories — and is differentiated by proprietary carbon-fiber and composite technologies including Carbon Touch, HMX-CF3, Air Inside Core, and the upcoming TerTex material. Its product line spans entry-level boards (Acton, €499) to premium offerings (Elite V, €1,999), with kites priced at €1,489–€1,559, and it is the only kiteboarding brand in the market offering a three-year warranty.

Name

crazy fly, s.r.o.

Legal name

Crazy Fly s.r.o.

Website

https://crazyflykites.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CrazyFly s.r.o. is a family-owned Slovak manufacturer of premium kiteboarding equipment — kites, kiteboards, foils, and accessories — produced in its own factory in Nemšová and sold direct-to-consumer and through dealers in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kiteboarding Equipment

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware) (CRAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Kiteboarding equipment
• Carbon fiber kiteboards
• Traction kites manufacturing
• Hydrofoil boards
• Kite control bars

Headquarters

HQ city

Nemšová

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Kite and Kiteboard Sales: Direct sales of complete kiteboarding equipment including kites, kiteboards, control bars, foils, and bindings through e-commerce and dealer network. Products sold as one-time purchases with optional accessories and spare parts.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts for control bars including chicken loops, lines, cleats, pulleys, and safety equipment sold separately to support product longevity

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CrazyFly s.r.o. designs and manufactures a complete range of kiteboarding equipment in its own factory in Slovakia, including kites, kiteboards, foil boards, control bars, bindings, and accessories. The company operates two direct e-commerce stores (EU and USA/worldwide) and distributes through a global dealer network in 60+ countries, offering the only three-year warranty in the kiteboarding market.

Product overview

CrazyFly is a kiteboarding brand producing a complete range of water sports equipment in their own factory in Slovakia, Europe. The product portfolio includes kiteboards (Elite V, Max, Raptor Extreme, Raptor LTD, Raptor LTD Neon, Raptor, Rootz, Acton, Slicer, Cruiser LW), foil boards (Pure, Chill), kites (Nuke, Sculp, Hyper), bindings (Carboniq, Lock Binding II, Binary Binding III, Foil Straps), and control bars (Savvy Bar). All products are manufactured in-house with advanced carbon fiber technology, with the company offering the only three-year warranty in the kiteboarding market. The products integrate as a complete system: kites connect to Savvy Bar control bars, which connect to kiteboards via bindings, with specialized foil boards and bindings for hydrofoil riding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elite V Kiteboard Premium performance freeride kiteboard with full carbon fiber construction, HMX-CF3 carbon fiber, and Air Inside Core technology. Lightest board in the world at 2.7kg (board + accessories), weighing 1.85kg in size 136x41cm. Targeted at advanced riders seeking top-tier performance.
• Max Kiteboard Ultra high performance big air kiteboard with NW carbon construction and quadraxial carbon layup, V-shaped keel for soft landings, edge control track, and full carbon construction at 2.5kg complete. Targeted at big air riders.
• Raptor Extreme Kiteboard Big air weapon kiteboard developed with Big Air World Champion Posito Martinez, featuring high modulus quadraxial carbon layup, bottom sheet grind base, and maximum pop for extreme landings. Targeted at advanced big air riders.
• Raptor LTD Kiteboard High performance freeride/freestyle kiteboard featuring Diamond Light Weave carbon and NW carbon construction with ellipse double concave shape for comfort and dynamic performance. Targeted at advanced freestyle/freeride riders.
• Raptor LTD Neon Kiteboard High visibility version of the Raptor LTD with neon bright colors for visibility in dark waters, full carbon construction with Diamond Light Weave and NW carbon technology. Targeted at advanced riders riding in low-light conditions.
• Raptor Kiteboard Versatile freeride/freestyle kiteboard with 19 years of proven performance, featuring triaxial 45 Eglass layup, double carbon stringers, and step cap deck technology. Targeted at intermediate to advanced riders.
• Rootz Kiteboard Performance freeride/allround kiteboard positioned as one of the most affordable full carbon boards, featuring concave bottom and medium flex for comfortable choppy water riding. Targeted at intermediate to advanced riders seeking value carbon performance.
• Acton Kiteboard Ultimate freeride kiteboard with step cap deck technology, multiaxial fiberglass layup, and Fusion sidewalls, designed for quality performance at an attractive price point. Targeted at beginner and progressive riders.
• Slicer Kiteboard Performance lightwind kiteboard with full carbon layup and step cap deck technology, featuring asymmetric fins position for better upwind ability in light wind conditions. Targeted at lightwind specialist riders.
• Cruiser LW Kiteboard Light wind kiteboard machine with step cap deck technology and multiaxial fiber glass construction, featuring asymmetric fins for improved upwind performance in light winds. Targeted at lightwind riders.
• Pure Foil Board Lightest foil board in the world at 1.58kg in mid-size 88x43cm, with ultra-small minimalist pocket foil design, air inside core technology, and full carbon construction. Targeted at hydrofoil kiteboarders.
• Chill Foil Board Allround foil board suitable for beginners and intermediate riders, featuring low volume design, high nose, speed rocker, and concave deck for easy foiling. Targeted at hydrofoil kiteboarders across skill levels.
• Nuke Kite High performance kite for big air kiteloop and freestyle disciplines, featuring hybrid Delta C-shape with two-step leading edge arc. Offers Allround and Nuking bridle modes for different riding styles. Targeted at advanced big air and freestyle riders.
• Sculp Kite Versatile allround freeride/freestyle/foil kite with hybrid Delta Bow shape, made with TerTex material which is two times stronger than Triplex and 40% lighter than Dacron. Targeted at riders seeking an all-around versatile kite.
• Hyper Kite High performance freeride/big air kite with Delta Bow shape and 5 strut design, featuring TerTex material for impressive low end and powerful boosting. Targeted at advanced freeride and big air riders.
• Carboniq Binding Ultra lightweight carbon binding at 0.65kg with full carbon frame and strap connectors, no-gap design, ergonomic triple density EVA footpad, and diamond grip texture. Compatible with all twin tip boards. Targeted at advanced riders seeking minimum weight.
• Lock Binding II Premium binding with luxurious comfort featuring no velcro construction, flexible footstraps, 3D ergonomic footpad with dual density EVA, and Quattro Stix support stiffeners. Targeted at advanced riders prioritizing comfort and support.
• Binary Binding III Simplicity reinvented binding with softer flexible footstraps, 3D ergonomic footpad, and triple density EVA cushioning. Lighter than previous version at 0.78kg. Targeted at intermediate to advanced riders.
• Foil Straps Lightweight foil straps with quick fix technology, slim comfortable design, and dual density EVA cushion. Minimum water absorption for consistent lightweight performance. Targeted at hydrofoil kiteboarders.
• Savvy Bar Control Bar The only kite control bar made in Europe, featuring single front line flag out safety, ergonomic delta shape, auto swivel for line untwisting, and bar width adjusters (45/50 cm). Compatible with all 2023+ CrazyFly kites. Targeted at kiteboarders using CrazyFly kites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three-year warranty on all products - only brand in market to offer this
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature18 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, flagship and minor.

• Dr. TubacoreOthersOfficial CrazyFly kite repair center for Europe, Russia, and international customers. Located in Europe with full kite repair services.
• Taylored RepairsregionalOthersOfficial CrazyFly kite repair center for UK and Ireland market.
• FixMyKite.comregionalOthersOfficial CrazyFly kite repair center for USA customers.
• KiteSurf 1770regionalOthersOfficial CrazyFly kite repair center for Australia and New Zealand.
• Posito MartinezflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Air World Champion who designed and developed the Raptor Extreme board with CrazyFly, contributing to product development for big air performance.
• Gleiten.tvminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman kiteboarding media outlet that publishes product tests and reviews of CrazyFly equipment.
• The Kite MagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational kiteboarding magazine that features CrazyFly product reviews and tests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Armstrong Foils: Specialized hydrofoil manufacturer with a growing kite-foil and wing-foil product range. Comparable to CrazyFly's foil-board category (Pure, Chill, Cruz) with a similar innovation- and lightweight-design orientation.

Direct peers

• Naish Kiteboarding: Heritage water-sports brand with a full kiteboarding line including kites, boards and foils sold worldwide. Direct peer with comparable product range and similar target customers.
• North Kiteboarding: Major kiteboarding brand offering kites, boards, foils, bars and accessories across performance and freeride categories globally. Direct competitor with the same product mix, target customers and worldwide dealer footprint as CrazyFly.
• RRD (Roberto Ricci Designs): Italian water-sports brand with a kiteboarding product line including kites, boards and foils. Direct peer competing in the European market with overlapping product portfolio.
• Slingshot Sports: US-based kiteboarding brand offering kites, boards, foils and accessories with global distribution. Directly competes with CrazyFly in the freeride, big-air and foil categories.
• Core Kiteboarding: German premium kiteboarding brand specializing in high-performance kites with board and foil offerings. Direct peer competing in the same premium / high-performance segment CrazyFly targets.
• Airush: South African kiteboarding brand offering kites, boards and foils distributed globally. Direct peer competing in the same intermediate-to-advanced rider segment as CrazyFly.
• Cabrinha: Established kiteboarding brand producing kites, kiteboards, foils, control bars and wings under the Cabrinha and Cabrinha Foiling labels. Directly competes with CrazyFly across nearly every product category and customer segment.
• F-One: French kiteboarding and foiling brand offering kites, boards, foils and wings. Direct competitor across CrazyFly's main product categories with similar premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Liquid Force Kiteboarding: Established action-sports brand with a kiteboarding product line including kites, boards and bindings. Comparable in the kite category but a broader incumbent with stronger wakeboarding roots and a larger portfolio overall.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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