Kiteworld Magazine

SUBJECT: RELEASE F-ONE ’s legendary BANDIT comes back for a 14th edition in an improved version offering the best riding experience no matter the conditions. + Outstanding upwind efficiency + Optimized effortless bar feeling offering a clear and prec

We were excited to receive news of the latest V5 release of the highly successful and versatile Eleveight RS kite – a firm freeride favourite amongst the KW test team. The new model is lighter for even more responsive handling, even in light or gusty

Around a year ago we were still looking down the long barrel of the covid shotgun. Most countries were either locked down or had recently released from lockdown. In truth, I suspect many of us believed the sorry tale would be over after that first wa

If you arrived on the Hawaiian island of Oahu anytime in the last six decades, planning to ride waves, you quickly learned that certain surf spots were off limits. Just showing up and looking at them could get you in trouble. The Hawaiian people had

KITEBOARDING PHOTOGRAPHER YDWER VAN DER HEIDE WAS SURF FOILING NEAR HOME AT NOORDWIJK IN THE NETHERLANDS IN EARLY MARCH WHEN HIS FOIL HIT THE GROUND AND HE WAS THROWN FORWARD. LANDING ON HIS HEAD HE CRUSHED THE C6 VERTEBRA IN HIS SPINE. UNABLE TO MOV

This trip was the epitome of spontaneity. We had planned to be on a dreamy boat cruise in the Bahamas, avoiding the rapid pandemic growth in Europe. To cut a long story short, we got to the check-in desk at Amsterdam airport and the lady was like, “D

As an athlete I’m used to pushing out of my comfort zone, but I’ve been through a rollercoaster of emotions in the last year. In the beginning I enjoyed the novelty of slowing down and having a break from travelling, packing and unpacking, shooting,

I became an ambassador for Hymer at the start of this year and we had the Free 540 Blue Evolution, a very cool model for people like me who like to live spontaneously. It has a modern, spacious interior, so was perfect to go anywhere, being totally f

Here’s a guide to what the scores mean for each kite / board. Our testers don’t set out to find the best products for pro riders, but instead focus on what’s important for every day riders. Senior tester Chris Bull is 50, has been kiting for 22 year

You’ll come off the Moto thinking, ‘That’s the kite for me!’, but then Cabrinha go and make the 01 Switchblade more manageable in stronger wind conditions for more riders! If you love twin-tip riding, the Switchblade could be your weapon, and it stil

Since the new Cabrinha collection launched in February, we’ve spent time on the Contra single strut, Switchblade, Drifter and this Moto. The turning arc, depower and bar pressure are carefully related between the different kite’s characters, while th

In the last few seasons the only criticism we’ve really been able to angle at Duotone’s Neo is that it has been quite forgettable because of its total reliability. It has almost been too good. Overlooking the Neo’s dominance on the men’s GKA Kite Wor

Looking at the shape, I had in my mind the Infinity would develop a lot of power and could be a handful in anything close to 20 knots. In fact, the unusual two-strut design and high-aspect shape really helps the Infinity manage what are comparatively

Newly released as a single strut in sizes of 11 metres and below, the Contra’s awesome stability and stunning steering connection at all times makes for excellent light wind performance. Our mouths water at the prospect of flying a smaller size in st

Jan, please tell us about yourself and how you wound up working with Core. Everything started when I was 13, building surfboards with my dad in the garage. We built directionals first, then kiteboards and surfboards. We lived in the middle of German

Realistically, how much of a problem is the sun’s glare for our eyes and how much worse does it become when combined with water? The core risk to eye health is from UV radiation. Most of us are aware that the sun’s ultraviolet rays are completely in

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(NOTE: Watch the free video that accompanies this feature in issue #110 at magazine.kiteworldmag.com) It doesn’t matter what beach you go to in the world, throwing a respectable kiteloop (and eventually, megaloop) will lead to instant credibility.

How to self-rescue when you are kitesurfing: some of us have done many, some of us none. Everyone has an opinion (and often their own method). Why is it such a confused topic with kiting? I started thinking about this and comparing to other sports I

Clinton Filen, brand director and shaper at Airush Kiteboarding, AK Durable Supply Co and Freewing, is well-experienced in the field of multipurpose equipment and will often spend a few months on the road. The South African has spent most of his life