A surf poncho (also called bath poncho, watersport poncho or changing poncho) is an oversized towel in poncho form with a hood, specially designed for water sports enthusiasts. You pull the poncho towel over your head and it immediately provides you with privacy, warmth and comfort while you change after kitesurfing, windsurfing or other water sports. Most kite ponchos are made from absorbent material such as thick terry cloth, quick-drying microfiber or warm fleece. Thanks to the loose, roomy fit and extra wide armholes you can easily dry yourself and change completely without others seeing you. Perfect for on the beach, at the parking lot, in the camper or after a cold winter session on the water! A towel poncho is the ultimate solution for comfortable and discreet changing without a changing room.

A kitesurfing poncho is much more practical than a standard towel while kitesurfing, especially if you don't have a changing room to change in peace. A surf poncho is thicker, warmer and better insulated than a regular towel, and made from materials that dry quickly and effectively block wind. The big advantage? You have both hands free while staying dry and warm! With a normal towel you constantly have to juggle to keep yourself covered, but a changing poncho just stays in place while you take off your wetsuit and put on dry clothes. And as a bonus: you can keep chilling in it on the beach after your session, without having to put your clothes on right away. A kite poncho gives you more warmth, privacy and comfort to calmly take off your wetsuit and put on your dry clothes. This means: no more awkward towel moments on the beach where you have to change quickly hoping nobody's looking! With a watersport poncho you stay much warmer, more comfortable and you look stylish too.

How quickly a poncho dries depends entirely on the material it's made from and of course on the weather conditions. A microfiber surf poncho dries super fast, often within a few hours, and is ideal if you're on the move a lot, have multiple sessions in one day or are planning a kite vacation. You just hang it up and in no time it's ready for use again. Terry cloth ponchos are a bit thicker and often feel softer and warmer, but they need a bit longer to dry completely (think 6-12 hours depending on conditions). Perfect for staying warm and cozy after your session on the beach, but less suitable if you quickly need a dry changing poncho again. Fleece watersport ponchos are somewhere between terry cloth and microfiber in terms of drying time. Do you want a kitesurf poncho that dries super fast and is compact to take with you for a kite vacation or road trip for example? Then a microfiber kite poncho is absolutely your go-to choice. Either way: hanging it up properly in a ventilated place after use always helps to keep your poncho fresh and dry for the next kite session!

At Kitemana you'll find ponchos from all leading kitesurf and watersport brands. We sell among others:

Mystic poncho
ION poncho
Duotone poncho
Manera poncho
Northcore poncho
Prolimit poncho
Reedin poncho
Ride Engine poncho

Whether you're looking for a classic terry cloth towel poncho, a quick-drying microfiber surf poncho or an extra warm fleece watersport poncho, at Kitemana you're guaranteed to find the perfect kite poncho for your sessions. All brands in our range are carefully selected based on quality, durability and functionality. Order a poncho? Order your new changing poncho today and enjoy comfortable changing after every kite session!