How to Keep Your Sunglasses from Falling Off Kitesurfing

A fall, a strong gust, a sharp turn to hook in the kite — and your sunglasses are gone. If you kitesurf, wingfoil, or sail, this has probably happened to you, or to someone you know. It's not bad luck: most sunglasses simply aren't built to stay on in the real conditions of a water and wind sport.

Why so many sunglasses get lost on the water

On land, sunglasses shifting slightly isn't a problem — you adjust them and carry on. On the water it's different: a sharp move hooking in the kite, a fall mid-ride, a gust that pulls you forward, and your sunglasses are gone before you can react. Once they're in the water, at most spots there's no real way to get them back. Each sport has its own critical moment — we cover this in the kitesurf, windsurfing/wingfoiling, and sailing guides — but the underlying risk is the same: without real retention, sooner or later they end up in the water.

The solution almost no brand builds in by default

Most sports sunglasses brands treat retention as an optional accessory — something you buy separately, if you think of it, usually after you've already lost a pair. KOH designed it the other way around: as part of the system from the start, not a last-minute add-on. The idea is simple — if the risk of losing them is real and predictable, the solution should come built in, not depend on the customer remembering to look for it on their own.

How KOH's safety system works

Floating Strap — if they fall, they float

The KOH floating strap keeps your sunglasses anchored to you, and if they come off, they float on the surface instead of sinking — you get seconds to recover them instead of writing them off. Available in three colors (black, orange, yellow), compatible with the whole range thanks to the slim-fit design.

KOH Anchor — direct attachment to your wetsuit

The KOH Anchor is a universal clip that attaches your sunglasses directly to your wetsuit, harness, or any fabric on your gear. It's the difference between a fall costing you your sunglasses or simply leaving them hanging, ready to put back on.

Together they form a system built to go unnoticed until the moment you need it most — it's not a flashy accessory, it's quiet insurance.

Frequently asked questions

Does the strap actually float if they fall in the water?

Yes, that's its specific purpose — keeping your sunglasses on the surface instead of letting them sink, so you have a real chance to recover them.

Are they compatible with all KOH models?

Yes, both the strap and the Anchor are compatible with the whole range thanks to the slim-fit design of KOH frames.

Do you notice them during a session?

The goal is that you don't — they're built to go unnoticed until the moment they keep you from losing your sunglasses.

Are they only for kitesurfing, or other sports too?

They work for any discipline where the risk of losing them is real — wingfoiling, sailing, technical MTB, or even paragliding, where recovering them mid-flight isn't an option.

How much does the full system cost?

The floating strap costs €12 (€10 in the Canary Islands) and the KOH Anchor €6.99 — two small line items against the real cost of having to replace lost sunglasses.

If you kitesurf, wingfoil, or sail, don't let a gust or a fall cost you your sunglasses. Discover the KOH floating strap and the KOH Anchor.