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 - Anapa
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Anapa
Anapa

Maybe a place that is not at the top of most kiters visit lists, Russia has some amazing kiteboarding gems.  Russia is a huge country with a vast border and different seas so for this guide we will spotlight Anapa.  Blagoveshenskaya or Blaga for short is the most famous of kite spots in Russia and is situated on the Black...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Preá
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Preá
Preá

There are many locations for kiteboarding in Brazil, but some of the best kiting conditions in the world are found along Brazil’s north-eastern coast! This region offers incredible conditions, perfect for kiters who: Want to practice long distance kiting and test their endurance Are interested in progression and improving their kiting abilities Are looking for a new adventure and to...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Margaret River
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Margaret River
Margaret River

Margaret River is possibly one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. You can kiteboard every day from October through to March. We have two main sea breezes; the SW that blows from about lunch time to 5 and the SE that blows from 6 to midnight. Margaret River is mainly suited to the experienced kiteboarders due to...

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Kitesurfing Technique - NIS
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Even if you already have an inverted Slim Chance in the bag, adding the non-inverted variant to your repertoire will be both satisfying and worthwhile. It’s likely that many of you and in particular some of the “old timers”, went on to master the Slim as the next step after the long forgotten dangle pass. As a result you may...

Kitesurfing Technique - Surfboard Gybe Part 1
Kitesurfing Technique - Surfboard Gybe Part 1
Surfboard Gybe Part 1

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Kitesurfing Technique - Front Roll Tail Grab
Kitesurfing Technique - Front Roll Tail Grab
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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 Dice SLS 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027
DUOTONE Dice SLS

The DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027 is a performance crossover kite developed for riders who divide their time between freestyle, loops, freeride and wave sessions. Its core character is intended to be fast and reactive, with the structure and canopy control needed for powered tricks as well as the stability required when the rider moves towards the kite on a wave....

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

The DUOTONE Neo 2027 is a wave and strapless-freestyle kite built around predictable handling, drift and smoothly delivered power. It is the more accessible Original-construction alternative to the sharper Neo SLS, with a stable character intended to let the rider concentrate on the wave rather than constantly manage the kite. DUOTONE presents the design for modern surf conditions, technical directional...