The Kite Mag

Kitesurfing is more than a sport or a pastime – it’s also a lifestyle choice. It enables us to travel; to broaden our horizons and to share a kinship with our fellow kitesurfers and wind and water loving brethren. Whether you are traveling a few hour

CH: This session was absolutely amazing – the conditions that I’m looking for all came together, and I remember the feeling I had when I was looping my 8 meter Pivot. The wind was a little gusty and around 35 knots and I had the confidence to send it

I want a board that I can go big on to complete my handlepasses, and I need a board that is good for unhooking but also good for Big Air. The Asylum has a vertically laminated wood core, and a new carbon stringer along the center of the board with a

As kiteboarders, we're often on the chase for our own version of the perfect session. For many, it's a tropical climate with palm trees swaying in the breeze… The possibility of riding along a virgin shoreline for hours exploring the world from the w

What are your first recollections of beaches close to home? The best memories from my childhood have always included the ocean. I grew up in a small town called Varberg – which is 45 minutes south of Gothenburg – with my parents and two older brother

How old were you when you started windsurfing and can you remember your first sessions? I was 11… And yes, I can still remember my very first session. Although “session” would not describe it very well. “Experience” would be better, since I was not a

For anyone who has not seen your videos, can you talk us through your ‘style’ of foiling? Well a few people have commented to me that I seem to be riding the hydrofoil like a skateboard. I quite like that analogy, and when riding it does indeed feel

OS: Sumbawa is hands down one of the best kitesurfing and surfing destinations in the world. The setup is insane. We lucked out on this trip, scoring wind and waves for 15 days straight. We didn't really know what to expect going at this time of year

The Kite Mansion Open is the third and final stop of the 2019 Kite Park League and for the second year in a row the 2019 KPL Champions have been crowned in Icapuí, Brazil. An event organized by us (also two KPL riders), the Kite Park League is a worl

With the Duotone wave team showing pretty much complete dominance on the GKA Kite-Surf tour this year, the Neo is a kite that needs very little introduction and certainly has nothing to prove to anyone… That isn’t to say Duotone aren’t trying to push

Fernando Fernandez is one of the most inspiring human beings you will come across. His energy and positive attitude is infectious and his determination makes you question what’s physically possible by a human being. In 2009 he was involved in a car c

If you never leave your comfort zone you never grow. Tantrum’s are a great feeling trick and look awesome, and if you are able to front roll I would recommend you try the Tantrum! You can break this trick down by trying it first without grabbing, jus

Was this your first time in Peru? James Carew: This was my first time to Peru. When I was a kid I always dreamed of going to this “land of the lefts” after seeing countless pros surf endless lines which got me psyched. But I never thought it would ac

Dynamic Stretches are movements that mimic what you will be doing in your activity. Their purpose is to increase blood flow and muscle temperature, and the combination of movement and static positions challenges the central nervous system which forge

Hey Uli, thanks for taking the time out to talk to us. Before we get into your involvement with North, can you run us through your background? Sure, my background mainly comes from the yachting industry. I am a naval architect and started my career i

Hey Glenn, thanks for taking the time out to catch up with us. So, surfboard fins have been around for a while – what gave you the idea to try to revisit the design? Well, I wasn’t trying to ‘reinvent’ the fin, just substantially improve their perfor

Africa is often a destination which is overlooked or dismissed due to either lack of knowledge or lack of interest. Being such a huge continent, there are endless extraordinary locations waiting to be explored and treasured on this ancient land mass

Hey guys, thanks for taking the time to catch up with us. So, an all-new spreader bar – why did you decide that it was time to introduce this? We had been putting a lot of effort into perfecting the Majestic X and Majestic harness series, and we need

These sorts of conditions are the sculpting forces of west facing beaches on the edge of the world’s largest oceans, from the South Island of New Zealand up to the islands of Lofoten in Norway. The spectacle of big, rumbling swells and side-onshore w

So, the all-new collection for 2020 has landed. Is there a philosophy that runs across the whole line up? Ride Engine has always had a philosophy of making products that offer a solution to enhance our enjoyment of what we love to do in the outdoors

CAN YOU SUMMARIZE WHAT YOU DO? Kitesurf Holidays is the market leading online platform for booking kite trips. It enables kitesurfers to easily plan their next dream holiday through matching up accommodation options in classic kitesurfing destination

CAN YOU SUMMARIZE WHAT YOU DO? We are a kitesurf and SUP center in the UK. We have a beautiful teaching area in Poole harbor giving perfect flat water for kiting at all levels and amazing SUP tours. We teach all levels from beginner to expert includi

WHO ARE PLANET KITESURF HOLIDAYS? As the UK’s leading kitesurfing holiday travel specialist, Planet Kitesurf Holidays is made up of a team of enthusiastic and well-travelled kitesurfers that are on hand to assist you in planning the kitesurf holiday

CAN YOU SUMMARIZE WHAT YOU DO? Windsurfing, kitesurfing, kitefoiling, surfing, stand-up-paddling and mountain biking are the sources of our total commitment! The extraordinary and inspiring places where our ION CLUB centers are located promise to be

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