4Shor: Building a Better Forecast From the Seabed Up

Weather forecasting has become incredibly sophisticated, but for watersports enthusiasts, knowing the wind speed is only part of the puzzle. 4Shor is taking a different approach, combining detailed bathymetry, wind, waves, tides, and rider-specific information to predict not simply what the weather will do, but how good your session could actually be. We speak to founder Richard Brittan about the technology behind the platform and why understanding the seabed could be the key to building a better forecast.

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We have a wealth of kitesurfing travel guides at your fingertips. Choose your next kiteboarding destination by browsing our interactive map and reading in-depth information on accommodation, wind and weather, the best spots to kitesurf, local kitesurfing schools and recommended restaurants and nightlife for each location. Our kitesurfing travel guides are categorised into continent and countries so you can easily pick where you would like to kitesurf in the sun.

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cape Town
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cape Town
Cape Town

Frequented by some of the planets top kitesurfers and home to the scintillating Red Bull King of the Air, Blouberg in Cape Town cannot fail to express through action just what an incredible place it is. It is infamous for its strong & reliable wind from December through to February. The shoulder months of November and March are often also...

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Mindoro
Mindoro

Consistent wind, turquoise blue waters, friendly locals, and plenty of authentic experiences are a few reasons Mindoro should be on your kitesurfing holiday bucket list. Mindoro is an unspoilt slice of kiting paradise should you take a less travelled path. One of over 7000 islands in the Philippines, its proximity to the Northern point of the Philippines means it experiences...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Sao Miguel Do Gostoso

Sao Miguel Do Gostoso is a kitesurfing paradise yet to be known by many. Imagine the best wind conditions in Brazil but without the crowds. Enjoy the adventure of northeast Brazil, a quiet and safe region full of like-minded good people. Hundreds of kilometres of wild beaches and dunes to travel with your buggy, epic downwinders, lagoons, waves, and more....

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Kitesurfing Technique - Kit Set Up
Kit Set Up

A few pages later in this issue we will be covering the all-important wonder of stance. It’s all good and well discussing which hernia inducing, twister-mimicking positions you should be moulding yourselves into. But it could all prove so unachievable or at the very best extremely difficult, if you are wrestling with a kite and board determined to resist your...

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Kitesurfing Technique - Board Behind Waterstart
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Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop Transition From Toeside
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop Transition From Toeside
Back Loop Transition From Toeside

This is a fun one. We all need transitions to turn around, and lets be honest the better they look the better we feel. The BLT in its true form is one of the most popular transitions out there. Done well it oozes style, a casual rotation, effortlessly floated around with control. Old boys do them, kids in boots do...

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Take a look at all the latest and greatest kitesurfing reviews right here on our site. We've been testing and reviewing the latest kitesurfing equipment for years and our in depth kitesurfing reviews are revered the world over as being honest and up front. Easily find what you are looking for by browsing many categories or use our innovative search feature to find the right reviews you are looking for.

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027
DUOTONE Evo D/LAB

The DUOTONE Evo D/LAB 2027 is a premium three-strut inflatable kite designed as a high-performance all-rounder for freeride, big air, freestyle and wave sessions. It is aimed at experienced and ambitious riders who want one responsive platform across several disciplines rather than a narrowly specialised kite. DUOTONE positions this D/LAB version at the top of the Evo range, combining a...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027
DUOTONE Neo SLS

The DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027 is the more performance-focused member of the Neo wave-kite family. It is designed for committed wave riders and progressive strapless-freestyle athletes who want faster steering, more immediate bar feedback and precise placement through critical sections. The kite retains the drift and stability associated with the Neo concept, but its Strong Light Superior construction gives it...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition 2027
DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition

The DUOTONE Evo SLS Porsche Edition 2027 is a limited-production version of the forthcoming Evo SLS platform, combining an all-round performance brief with a colour and graphic treatment influenced by the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric. DUOTONE positions it for progressive riders spanning freeride, Big Air, hooked and unhooked freestyle, looping and occasional wave use. Production is limited to 300 kites,...