Windsurfing (WS) and kitesurfing (KS) share the same environment but differ in biomechanics and equipment demands. This cross-sectional study compared physical performance between WS and KS athletes. Twenty-five male recreational athletes participated (WS n = 13, age 27.7 ± 7.0 years; KS n = 12, age 29.0 ± 7.5 years). Body composition, isometric strength (handgrip and back-and-leg dynamometer), dynamic balance (Y-Balance Test: YBT), functional movement quality (FMS), and drop-jump performance (ground contact time, reactive strength index, jump height, take-off time) were assessed. Groups were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test (p 0.05). These findings indicate that KS athletes exhibit greater isometric pulling strength and movement proficiency, whereas balance and reactive jump performance are comparable, supporting discipline-specific conditioning priorities.
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