Tried and Tested

This season, the IKSURFMAG test team put some of the latest Duotone and ION gear through its paces, including the ION Amaze Amp Hot Shorty, Duotone Whip 5’3, Neo 9m, and ION’s Women’s Nova Kite Harness 2025. Want to know how they performed? Find out more here!

Back Issues

Issue 111
Wed 25th Jun, 2025

We’ve got Rou Chater’s editorial on the state of the industry, a deep dive into Ozone’s Parapex factory, we catch up with legends Alby Rondina and Alvaro Onieva on their emotional return to Brazil 20 years later, chat to Giel Vlugt about overcoming injury and chasing limits, and spotlight Posito Martinez as he builds a new legacy in Cabarete. We also met creative powerhouse Isabelle Kaiser, explored Harlem’s PEAK + ASCENT with Aaron Hadlow, and broke down Eleveight’s XS V6 and Stellar V2 with the design team. We learn more about WOO’s Code Purple, which Ride Engine robe suits your next adventure, and share fresh technique tips, tested gear reviews and much more. It’s a good one - dive in!

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Issue 110
Wed 16th Apr, 2025

We’re back with another stacked issue; this one’s got it all! Rou Chater kicks things off with a look at how kiteboarding has shaped his life and brought our global community closer, even in uncertain times. We’ve got Jesse Richman opening up about turning obsession into purpose, Gianmaria Coccoluto balancing freestyle and fatherhood, and Ben Beholz sharing what it takes to become your favourite vlogger (again!). Join us in the mountains with SpaceX Kitesurfing, dive into the Lords of Tram madness, and get inspired by the women powering Lieuwe. Plus, find out how to win a Ride Engine Air Box, explore our in-depth gear guides, and get your technique dialled in with our latest tips.

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Issue 109
Thu 13th Feb, 2025

This issue is packed with next-level action, interviews and stories. Lasse Walker makes history jumping over a flying plane, while the GKA Big Air Challenge shakes up the competition. We dive into Santiago Cisneros’ inspiring journey, Kaya Lehmann’s rise, and Hendrick Lopes’ Cape Verde sessions. Discover Inhaca Island with Joshua Emanuel, the latest on The Vision and Vortex films, plus gear deep dives on the Launch board, RS V9, and Master Twintip range. Add fresh tricks to your skill set and see who dominated Snowkite Masters 2025. Ready? Let’s dive into Issue 109 here!

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Issue 108
Wed 18th Dec, 2024

This issue features Rou Chater’s reflections on Pembrokeshire’s prime watersports season, a history of King of the Air, and a fresh perspective from James Boulding and the Cabrinha crew on their annual photo shoot. Follow Hugo Wigglesworth as he explores snowkiting in New Zealand and discover Dakhla’s eco-friendly kitesurfing haven. Experience Oman’s trade winds with filmmaker Nikola Bagarov and learn layering techniques for year-round riding with Prolimit. Don’t miss Victor Emanoel’s BAKL Big Break win, get to know Lana Herman, insights into CORE’s new Section 5 wave kite, and behind-the-scenes of IKSURFMAG’s first winter-inspired cover. We’ve got technique tips, gear tests, and more! Issue 108 is here.

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Issue 107
Sun 13th Oct, 2024

For issue 107, we’re offering five subscribers a chance to win a €100 Duotone Apparel voucher. Rou Chater’s editorial explores AI’s growing role in kiteboarding, while Jen Tyler interviews James Carew and the female powerhouse team at Kubus Sports. We dive into The Wind Seekers Kitefest, SpaceX kitesurfing in Ireland, and Ellie Dimitrova’s stunning Sakalava Bay adventure. Arthur Guillebert shares his journey at Dunkerque, and we cover WOO Worlds 2024 and Lorenzo Casati’s road to KOTA. Plus, tech insights on the Enduro V5, ION wetsuits, CORE’s Pace Pro, and our Technique section keep your skills sharp this season. That’s not all; we’ve got tests, stories and much more!

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Issue 106
Fri 30th Aug, 2024

Rou Chater reflects on Ellie Aldridge's gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics and questions whether kitesurfing’s Olympic debut was a triumph or a missed opportunity. We feature a travel guide to Qatar’s Fuwairit Kite Beach, tell you all about Oman’s Downwinder, a behind-the-scenes look at the FLYSURFER INDIE kite, head to Mykonos with the Cabrinha crew, and interviews with industry leaders like WOO’s Leo Koenig and Jim Gaunt. We explore the rise of Zara as the Big Air World Champion, tech reviews of the Eleveight XS-Pro and Naish 2025 Pivot, and insight into Rita Arnaus’s recovery journey. Don’t miss our techniques, stories, and more!

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