HOW HAVE YOU BROUGHT THE CONCEPT BLUE IDEA ACROSS TO THE EVO AND NEO – HOW ARE THEY MORE SUSTAINABLE? Duotone has successfully incorporated the Concept Blue idea into the design and production of the Neo and Evo, making them more sustainable and the

HI HUGH, THANKS FOR CHATTING TO US! HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTO KITING? I had been following the winters between New Zealand and USA snowboarding when a mate from engineering school came back from a trip to New Caledonia where he’d got into kiting. Hi

I’ve been riding strapless for over 10 years, and just recently I started trying out a bit of strapped-in riding. I’ve been getting a lot of mixed responses from people about this, mostly negative… Why is that? I think most kitesurfers are led to bel

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This year marked the second edition of a project close to my heart: Kite Park League Patagonia. It all began last year with the dream of hosting a KPL event in Argentina, set against one of the most breathtaking backdrops on the planet – a project th

There is no bigger event in kiteboarding every year than Red Bull King of the Air (KOTA), and somehow, this year, it felt even larger than life. The event played out over two days nearly a week apart to secure the very best wind for the 18 world-clas

The Nitro is the biggest boosting kite in Cabrinha’s range, and their first kite featuring the strong, stable and responsive Ultra HT material in the leading edge. The Featherlite bladders mean an overall lighter and more aerodynamic structure, and t

While driving through Miami recently, I hit up Chris Bobryk to see if he wanted to do a photoshoot while I was in town. He owns Efoil Miami and said he actually needed some content for his products, so the timing was perfect. eFoiling is a great way

We embarked on a team trip to Egypt in February, eager to capture stunning visuals of our new kite foil board range against the backdrop of the Red Sea. Our designers have been working hard on improving the range, placing emphasis on enhancing the ri

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RIDER JASON VAN DER SPUY PHOTO CRAIG KOLESKY LOCATION ROOI-ELS, CAPE JS: This was one of those rare summer days that provided a nuking northwesterly storm. Rooi-Els is not a very known spot, but it’s one of the best and gnarliest spots in that wind d

Patagonia is one of those idealized locations that most people know very little about. Most of you probably think about the clothing brand when the name comes into conversation. While Yvon Chouinard and crew have done a dashing job at showcasing the

The Triad is a highly stable and effortlessly predictable kite with a huge wind range that performs well on any board you ride. Its impressive range has been enhanced with the elaborate Synergy Bridle System, a quick and easy bridal adjustment design

As you most likely know, aside from being the #1 kiteboarding print publication on the planet, we also deliver a similarly well-regarded publication covering more ‘above the water’ pursuits, Foiling Magazine. With the insights from our sister publica

Kitesurfing is a water sport that relies entirely on natural conditions for its practice. Therefore, environmental concern is intrinsic to kitesurfers; it is ingrained in the soul of every kiter to care for their sailing locations. So I when I found

If you look at a map online of Perlebucht, Büsum you will see two big lagoons by the sea, and when you hear that this is a kite spot, your heart will probably already start jumping. Be warned however, only one of the lagoons, the northerly one, allow

WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BEACH? I was one year old when I moved to Langebaan. We spent a lot of time on the beach, fishing, building sandcastles, and taking long beach walks. It was always a happy place for my family. WHAT DO YOU REME

The season opener of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour kicked off with the Kite-Surf discipline. The tour was once again back in the mythic break of Ponta Preta, on Cape Verde’s Sal island. The 2023 Kite-Surf world champions – the Cape Verde-base

As Noè and I sipped on yerba mate while driving to the airport after a two-week stint in the Patagonia mountain range of Argentina, we chatted about a variety of different subjects, interests, inclinations and aspirations, all which snowballed into g

LORENZO CASATI When did you start kiting? During summer vacations I used to go windsurfing with my family. Then when I was 15, my windsurf instructor suggested we try this new sport, kitesurfing… and from then on I would do this sport, but only occas

Let’s start with the obvious, the wind. The prevailing wind direction in the UK is a southwesterly. This provides the mainly south-facing south coast a clean wind from the right, with good swell from the Atlantic. From 20 years of kiting around the w