How to rent a wetsuit in Hurghada

Some Kite Safari months are colder than others, and sometimes (like now, in November) kiters need a wetsuit (at least a shortie if you plan not to fall too much, and for sure a long wetsuit, if you are a beginner). During my kite cruise, if you are renting kitesurfing material from me, I’ve got everything you need, but I do write in the PDF What to Do list (that you can find here) that I do not rent wetsuits or watershoes. So, you’re in Hurghada and realise you have everything, but you’ve forgotten your wetsuit? I’m here to help you out – All you have to do is texting Mahmoud, he has been helping me for ages with gear that I don’t have available on board, and one thing I really don’t have available on board (apart from a few old ones) is wetsuits.

This is the best solution I’ve found: you can WhatsApp him (just ask me for his number) and explain what you need. He will bring the wetsuit to the boat, no problem. It won’t be very expensive; I assume around €20–30, for the whole week, of course. You will also have the option to buy one, but most probably he will offer you a used wetsuit. I recommend just renting one and getting a good, brand-new wetsuit made for kiting in Europe (if you wait for the right offer, it will end up costing around €150).

Keep in mind: don’t expect anything fancy from Mahmoud – it will be a practical, cheap, solid wetsuit. Period.

There’s nothing worse than kiting for a week without a wetsuit in late Autumn in Egypt, I promise.