# Salty Lemon: Flexible Kitesurfing Equipment Subscription > Salty Lemon is a Hamburg-based kitesurfing equipment subscription service. Rent your kite setup - kites, boards, and bars - for 1 to 24 months, starting from €100/month. Insurance included, free delivery across Europe, swap option anytime. Founded by kiters, for kiters. No upfront investment, no hassle. ## About Salty Lemon GmbH is based in Hamburg, Germany (Feldbrunnenstraße 9, 20148 Hamburg). Founded by Timo and Stefan - two kiters who left office life to make kitesurfing more accessible. The company operates across Europe, with delivery typically within 7–14 business days. Featured on NDR Hamburg Journal. Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot (66 reviews) and 5.0/5 on Google (63 reviews). More than 100 active subscribers. Contact: hello@saltylemonkites.com | +49 40 8 2211 940 ## What We Do Salty Lemon offers a subscription model for kitesurfing equipment. Customers select a kite package (kite, board, bar) online using the Salty Configurator or with team advice, confirm their subscription, and receive their setup delivered to their door - tested, insured, and ready to fly. Key features: - Subscriptions from 1 month to 24 months (the longer you rent, the cheaper it gets) - Monthly fixed fee - no large upfront investment, no hidden costs - Insurance automatically included (damage and theft coverage, transparent deductible) - Free delivery across Europe (2–5 business days within Germany) - Swap option: exchange kites, boards, or bars anytime for a flat fee of €75 per item - Purchase option: buy your setup at a fair residual value at the end of your term - Choice of new (current season) or Pre-Season Certified equipment (one season used, technically tested, lower price) - Personal advice by phone, WhatsApp, or video call - from kiters who know the sport ## GoSalty GoSalty is Salty Lemon's smart kite trip concierge - a new service that helps kiters plan their kitesurfing trips. GoSalty assists with destination selection, conditions, logistics, and gear recommendations for trips. It is available directly on the Salty Lemon website. ## Equipment Levels ### Beginners & Improvers - High-quality Pre-Season Certified equipment at a special price - Personal advice on the right kite size and setup - Typical package: 1x Board, 1x Bar, 1–2x Kites - Full insurance and quality checks included ### Advanced & PROs - Latest models directly in the subscription - Transparent, predictable costs instead of managing depreciation - Swap option for flexible equipment changes - Typical package: 0–1x Board, 1x Bar, 2–3x Kites ## Brands - [Core](https://saltylemonkites.com/product_brand/core/) - Big air, freeride, and all-round kites (XR8, XR Pro, Pace) - [North](https://saltylemonkites.com/product_brand/north/) - Performance kites and boards (Orbit) - [Kold Shapes](https://saltylemonkites.com/product_brand/kold-shapes/) - Sustainable freestyle and freeride boards (Polar II, Polar III) ## Products - [CORE - Pace](https://saltylemonkites.com/product/core-pace/): Modern all-round freeride kite with big air capability. 3-strut frame, high aspect ratio, ExoTex® 2 leading edge, instant relaunch, Speed Pump System. - [CORE - XR8](https://saltylemonkites.com/product/core-xr8/): Big air weapon from Core Kiteboarding. More control, higher jump performance, explosive lift. - [CORE - XR Pro](https://saltylemonkites.com/product/core-xr-pro/): Competition-grade big air kite built with Aluula material. For advanced boosters and kite loopers. - [KOLD Shapes - POLAR II](https://saltylemonkites.com/product/kold-shapes-polar-ii/): Freestyle/freeride kiteboard. Sustainable construction, suitable for beginners through pros. - [KOLD Shapes - POLAR III](https://saltylemonkites.com/product/kold-shapes-polar-iii/): Featherlight freestyle board. Tucked Edge, Double Concave, sustainable flax stringer. High-performance comfort. ## Product Categories - [Kite](https://saltylemonkites.com/product-category/kite/) - [Twintip](https://saltylemonkites.com/product-category/twintip/) - [Kite Bar](https://saltylemonkites.com/product-category/kite-bar/) - [Surfboard](https://saltylemonkites.com/product-category/surfboard/) ## Pages - [Home](https://saltylemonkites.com/) - [How It Works](https://saltylemonkites.com/how-it-works/) - [About Us](https://saltylemonkites.com/about-us/) - [FAQ](https://saltylemonkites.com/faqs/) - [Shop - Kites & Boards](https://saltylemonkites.com/shop/) - [Kite Stories](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/) - [Salty Rider Program](https://saltylemonkites.com/salty-rider/) - [GoSalty](https://saltylemonkites.com/) (accessible via main navigation) - [Book Advice / Contact](https://saltylemonkites.com/appointment/) - [Salty Rider Application](https://saltylemonkites.com/ambassador-application/) - [Beginner Landing Page](https://saltylemonkites.com/landing-page-beginner/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://saltylemonkites.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://saltylemonkites.com/privacy-policy/) - [Imprint](https://saltylemonkites.com/imprint/) ## Salty Rider Program The Salty Rider Program is Salty Lemon's ambassador program. Passionate kitesurfers with an authentic social media presence (minimum 1k followers on Instagram) can apply to become Salty Riders. Riders receive equipment from CORE, North, and Kold Shapes, an affiliate code, free use of the swap option (per agreement), and become part of the Salty community and events. In return, they share authentic content about kitesurfing and the Salty Lemon experience 2–3 times per month on social media. ## Blog / Stories Categories - [Kite Beginners Guide](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/category/kite-beginners-guide/) - [Kite Lifestyle](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/category/kite-lifestyle/) - [Kite Gear & Equipment](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/category/kite-gear-equipment/) - [Work & Kite](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/category/work-kite/) - [Kite Destinations](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/category/kite-destinations/) ## Notable Blog Posts - [Work & Kite in El Gouna, Egypt](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/work-and-kite-in-el-gouna-egypt/) - [Work & Kite in Tarifa, Spain](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/work-amp-kite-in-tarifa-spain/) - [Experience Report from Salty Rider Marcy](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/experience-report-from-salty-rider-marcy/) - [Experience Report from Salty Rider Alina](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/experience-report-from-salty-rider-alina/) - [Kitesurfing the Cook Islands](https://saltylemonkites.com/stories/kitesurfing-the-cook-islands/) ## Optional - [Sitemap Index](https://saltylemonkites.com/sitemap_index.xml)