Best Kitesurfing Video of 2018
Readers Awards 2018
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Nick Jacobsen’s ‘The Jump’ is online!](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/2fd3592d43cca6b5a1445dac74d6d73a.jpg)
5 years ago
“That kid has got some balls!” as Richard Branson said… Nick Jacobsen is no stranger you most of you and his film documenting the incredible...
2 years ago
It doesn't matter if you're just getting started on a kiteboard or clinching a world title; Airush has designed and engineered its kiteboarding gear to...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - The SOUL, The Mind & The Foiler](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/705335667_640.jpg)
5 years ago
Fly Fisch cruising the Mediterranean Sea on his hydrofoil was strangely hypnotic last year, foiling certainly goes well with drone footage that’s for sure, but...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Manera - Island Of The Strangers](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/1298066a56b201085fe67f9502fc883d.jpg)
5 years ago
It’s not all about golden sandy beaches and board shorts and bikinis, there are fantastic kitesurfing conditions waiting for you all over the globe, even...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Jalou Kitesurfing Mozambique](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/169633c0c3e28158e2050c419cd484ee.jpg)
5 years ago
Jalou Langeree is no stranger to adventure and an absolute shredder on the waves. Last year, she heard tales of clear water and empty line-ups,...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Matchu in Indonesia](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/4f85a7ca8e826ef338d62ab2d9f1794d.jpg)
5 years ago
We don’t like to throw the word ‘legendary’ around that easily, but in this case, it’s hard not to! Check out Matchu Lopes video from...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Steven Akkersdijk: A flight through Portugal](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/3fbf471cbe6b89198a75f360e6e94ff9.jpg)
5 years ago
In this video, Steven Akkersdijk shares the best spots he discovered in Portugal; flatwater freestyle sessions, surfing, cable park, camping, you name it; Portugal has...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Keahi de Aboitiz takes on Cloudbreak, Fiji (Cabrinha Kitesurfing)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p-3sO2spZ_c/maxresdefault.jpg)
Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Keahi de Aboitiz takes on Cloudbreak, Fiji (Cabrinha Kitesurfing)
5 years ago
Keahi de Aboitiz is no stranger to some of the best waves on the planet, and he scored Cloudbreak at its best last year. With...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Mitu & Michael ( 6 years old ) - First father & son sessions](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/dca95155829ab179a2de0cab2c8f6f16.jpg)
5 years ago
There is nothing cooler than teaching your kids to kitesurf, and when your dad is none other than world champion Mitu Monterio the results are...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Dreamland (A Cabrinha Kitesurfing Film)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I7fz6ltT4kE/maxresdefault.jpg)
5 years ago
Dreamland hit the ground running in May and showcased Keahi de Aboitiz, and Moona Whyte get shredding the best waves that Oahu has to offer....
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - My SUPERHEROES by F-ONE](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/c2d843510f21cd7a434a0e935f861370.jpg)
5 years ago
The F-One team head to Cape Verde and the Island of Sal armed with an arsenal of foil shaped weapons to take on the waves....
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Kiteboarding On Social Media Vs Real Life Part 2](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XF2DiPYjzGo/maxresdefault.jpg)
5 years ago
Last year, Megan Grant took a light-hearted look at the reality of kiteboarding vs the dream often posted on social media by many of her...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Jumping over BIG waves KEVVLOG #227](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/16773920a6592236abbcdee546304f85.jpg)
5 years ago
Kevin Langeree always makes his way to our top videos list, and KEVVLOG #227 has a well-deserved spot! Watch Kevin Langeree, Lasse Walker and Gijs...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] – Zanzibar with Paula Novotna](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/9749ce056528fd181f1d2fb67ae9259f.jpg)
5 years ago
Paula Novotna and Laci Kobulsky teamed up and went on an adventure to Zanzibar, and they have the video to prove how incredible it actually...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - A Journey of a Thousand Miles](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/05357b7ba356b82a7199498e56597228.jpg)
5 years ago
‘A Journey of a Thousand Miles’ follows Tom Hebert, Lewis Crathern, Reno Romeu and the Rebel on a road trip of a lifetime in New...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Pier Jump](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/6f27fae8e517ff6d876ea95cb75c35db.jpg)
5 years ago
This is NUTS! Joshua Emanuel scored a rare south windstorm in Ras Sudr, Egypt. With winds gusting up to 40 knots, Joshua grabbed his 9m...
![Best Video of 2018 [Winner] - Cat Island Kitesurf Paradise, episode 18](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/67199c4ccd8ee3c0aa36409b22170b12.jpg)
5 years ago
The adventure of a lifetime? Cat Island in the Bahamas looks absolutely stunning; Charlotte Consorti shares all its beauty in this gorgeous edit! Travel videos...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Mauritius 2018](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/448ab5261ebd1db0eda0e7b1353b7b02.jpg)
5 years ago
There’s a reason why Mauritius is an incomparable kiteboarding and surfing destination, and here it is at its finest! This is what happens when you...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Glued by the wind ft Airton Cozzolino](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/8df06aa09c8b77ede6c14a69855b2266.jpg)
5 years ago
Airton Cozzolino takes the bull by the horns in this one! Watch this legend tackle a storm in Tarifa, making it look utterly effortless! He’s...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] – PROJECT 65+: 14 women aged 65-76 living life to the full & kiteboarding](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/702935017_640.jpg)
Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] – PROJECT 65+: 14 women aged 65-76 living life to the full & kiteboarding
5 years ago
One of the most popular videos of 2018, will it get your vote? There’s no stopping these ladies! Watch these remarkable, beautiful women break stereotypes,...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Magic Swing](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/689077012_640.jpg)
5 years ago
One of the most popular snow kite videos from 2018 was this edit from the Ride Up crew. There is nothing quite like towing yourself...
![Best Video of 2018 [Nomination] - Angely Bouillot KOTA 2019 video entry](https://www.iksurfmag.com/wp-content/themes/v3/cache/img/e4c1f5d2eaba51e4c6036807505a9fda.jpg)
5 years ago
She didn’t get to enter Red Bull’s King of the Air, but her entry video was off the charts! Angely Bouillot left us all awestruck...
More Awards
Best Kitesurfing Brand of 2018
The big one and arguably the award that every major brand wants to win, who will get your vote? Who made the best kites and boards, who put out the best videos and which brand achieved the most with their team riders? Which brand will get your vote? NB: As North changed their name to Duotone midway through the year...
Best Male Kitesurfer of 2018
It’s been another massive year for competitive kiteboarding as the sport seems to go from strength to strength. We’ve seen some fantastic events from all around the world featuring strapless, racing, freestyle, park and wave with new champions and stand out efforts across the board. We’ve taken our nominations from the top three riders across the event spectrum including the...
Best Female Kitesurfer of 2018
The level of women’s kiteboarding just keeps on getting better and better, 2018 saw some stand out efforts across a range of events including freestyle, waves and racing. We’ve selected the best female riders from each discipline along with a few wild cards for you to choose the best female rider of 2018!
Best Kite Manufacturer of 2018
This one is simple, who made the best kites in 2018, don’t just think about your favourite kite and how it flies, but also the build quality, the range of designs and the ethos of the brand behind the products. A great kite can make a session so much better, so who is going to get your vote this year?...
Best Board Manufacturer of 2018
Who made the best boards last year? This category is for all types of craft, including twin tips, surfboards and foils, so feel free to cast a vote for the brand that you think did the best job in this area. Who had the best range, which boards worked the best for you and who is going to get your...
Best Kitesurfing Accessories Brand of 2018
Where would we be without the brands who produce the essentials? You can’t kite without a wetsuit or a harness unless you live somewhere exceedingly warm and have arms like Popeye! This is your chance to show your appreciation to the brand you feel makes the best products that help you go kiting every session. Vote for the Best Accessories...