Editorial
Articles | Issue 116
Competition
In this issue, our winner will receive a choice of colour and size for a hoody and T-shirt from our store! Made from organic cotton and featuring our iconic logo, be the envy of your mates on the beach!View on
Editorial
It’s almost 20 years to the day since the first-ever issue of IKSURFMAG was published. We actually got the issue out sometime in September, but I was working on it for most of August, so I may have been sitting here writing the editorial on this very day many moons ago! That’s a scary, but also exciting prospect: 20 years of making magazines, creating content, and loving every minute of being involved in this awesome sport.View on
The Interview - Reno Romeu - Twenty Years at the Top
For more than two decades, Reno Romeu has been a fixture at the very top of kiteboarding. From discovering the sport in Brazil and becoming national champion to competing on the World Tour, travelling the globe, and building one of the longest-running relationships between a professional rider and a major brand, Reno has seen kiteboarding evolve from almost the beginning. We sit down with him to talk about those early years, life as a professional rider, his enduring relationship with Duotone, and how his role within the sport continues to evolve.View on
Le Morne: The Beating Heart of Mauritius
Few kiteboarding destinations can offer as much variety in such a spectacular setting as Le Morne. Inside the lagoon, beginners and freeriders have acres of turquoise water to explore, while beyond the reef, Little Reef, Manawa, and the legendary One Eye provide a natural progression into some of the finest wave riding on the planet. We take a closer look at what makes this corner of Mauritius so special, and why, after countless visits, it remains one of our favourite places to kite.View on
Brace For Impact
We spend a fortune protecting our kiteboarding equipment, but sometimes we are rather less careful when it comes to protecting ourselves. Impact vests have come a long way, and with riders going higher, faster, and harder than ever, there is a strong argument for making one part of your everyday setup. We look at why protecting your upper body, particularly your ribs, matters, and check out some of the latest impact vests designed specifically for kiteboarding.View on
Made For You
Kiteboarding equipment has never looked better, but there is still something special about owning a board that nobody else on the beach has. Lieuwe takes customisation considerably further than simply choosing a colourway, giving riders the opportunity to create something genuinely personal. From photographs and artwork to completely bespoke designs, we discover how you can turn one of their boards into something that is unmistakably yours.View on
Technique
Christian and Karine are getting up close and personal with terra firma this issue, with two moves that bring plenty of style to the shoreline. First up is the Foot Plant Transition, taking last issue’s beach bounce to boss level by ditching the board and planting your foot instead. Then it is time for the ultimate curtain call, the Tail Grab Board Off Dismount. Float down, board in hand, land gracefully, and casually stroll up the beach as if you meant it all along. Perhaps practise this one in private first!View on
Tech Focus - Ozone Reflex
Ozone has taken some of the performance DNA developed through its high-end kite range and channelled it into something designed to make great kiteboarding accessible to almost everyone. The Reflex puts ease of use, confidence, and versatility at the heart of the experience, without stripping away the performance that keeps things exciting. We take a closer look at the thinking behind Ozone’s latest all-rounder and the technology hiding beneath the canopy.View on
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.View on
Tech Focus - Xenon La Luz
The Xenon La Luz has built a loyal following by combining performance with the sort of smooth, comfortable ride that keeps you on the water for longer. Rather than chasing stiffness or outright aggression, Xenon has continued to refine a board designed around control, responsiveness, and feel. We take a closer look at the construction and design philosophy behind one of the brand’s most established freeride boards.View on