Win a Cabrinha Apollo with a Fireball bar set up this issue!
The competitive kitesurfing scene just got a well-needed shot in the arm; Rou Chater takes a look at the people making it happen.
Possibly the most amazing story we have ever told, Lewis Crathern talks candidly about his near death experience, his road to recovery and getting back on a board.
Charlotte Consorti and Bruno Dubosq head to Madagascar and discover a kitesurfing paradise in the far northeast of the country that is the windiest place they have ever been to!
Ian MacKinnon talks to Clinton Filen and Marc Schmid from Airush about the brand, their ethos and how they see kitesurfing developing in the future.
Christian and Karine are just relentless; three more new moves to learn this issue. Start off easy with the Double Grab –Tail to Nose, then step up to the Blind Underturn Transition and if you get that dialled check out the Indy Front Loop Downloop Transition!
Helena Brochocka heads to Isla Blanca located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. With the nightlife of Cancun nearby and perfect lagoons with consistent winds she explains why it is her favourite new training ground.
It’s a huge test this issue as we clear some of the decks on the 2016 gear and also test out some of the new 2017 kites too, crikey is it that time of year already! Brands include Cabrinha, Core, Flysurfer, Liquid Force, North Ocean Rodeo, Ozone, Peter Lynn and RRD.
Rou Chater looks at the rise of the foil kite in our sport and why you should embrace this new style of kite, not just for racing, but to increase your time on the water and to make you a better all round kitesurfer…
The most popular movies from our website over the last two months!
More images with no particular place to go this issue!
Lindsay McClure chats to Silke Caswell, she moved to Venezuela a few years back and now calls it home…
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We've got arguably one of the greatest stories ever told in our sport this issue as Lewis Crathern gives us an in-depth insight into his crash, his stay in the hospital and his recovery to getting back on a kiteboard! On top of that, the magazine is packed with the usual great articles, tests and technique! Enjoy!