Steven Akkersdijk Full Circle

Steven Akkersdijk has spent more than a decade riding at the sharp end of big air, pushing limits in Cape Town and standing on the podium at the world’s most extreme events. These days his focus has shifted from chasing results to shaping riders, blending experience, style and precision through coaching and camps around the world. We caught up with Steven to talk progression, fear, modern kiteboarding and why slowing down might be the fastest way to ride better.

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Another insane video entry for Lords Of Tram.

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Stunning landscapes 🇿🇦 These South Africa views just hit different. @vrinhamal riding the Pace Pro & Choice 6 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding...

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Mind the gap! 🎬 22 February 2026

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Max Tullets Lords of Tram entry! Looking good!

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The Core Pace Pro pushing the limits. how high can you go? 👀 @hendrikvdeems​ 🎥 @madox.surf​ #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigair #kiteloop

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Anguilla and Saint Martin
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Anguilla and Saint Martin
Anguilla and Saint Martin

St Martin is mainly known for its consistently dry climate and sunny weather. However, not everyone knows that its wind conditions are also consistent year round and the crystal clear waters offer a wonderful playground for everybody. Half Dutch, half French, the island offers a multicultural  atmosphere. You will enjoy the French fine cuisine, duty-free shops on the French side...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Tigertail Beach, Florida
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Tigertail Beach, Florida
Tigertail Beach, Florida

Tigertail Beach is a beautiful, white-sand beach on Florida’s Marco Island (on the Sunshine State’s west coast). It’s a unique spot, and you can kite its flat-water lagoon or easily walk across a thin strip of beach separating the lagoon from the gulf and kite the surf and chop in the Gulf of Mexico. However, it is a bit of...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Providenciales
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Providenciales
Providenciales

The Turks and Caicos Islands are famous for their endlessly beautiful turquoise waters and stunning beaches. As a kiteboarding location, the country still flies under the radar, allowing visiting kiters to enjoy pristine waters with relatively few other people. The main island of Providenciales (locals/regulars call it Provo) is home to a spot with world-class learning conditions, along with many...

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Kitesurfing Technique - Air Gybe Tweak
Kitesurfing Technique - Air Gybe Tweak
Air Gybe Tweak

Here's a nice little add-on to give your jump transition a point of difference. Nothing too shouty, rather some subtle substance that will feel fresh and look on point! Adding some flare onto your air gybe should be within reach of anybody who is happy getting off the water and changing direction with a modicum of control. The game plan...

Kitesurfing Technique - Surfboard Toe to Heelside Carve with a Down Loop
Kitesurfing Technique - Surfboard Toe to Heelside Carve with a Down Loop
Surfboard Toe to Heelside Carve with a Down Loop

There comes a time in every surfboard rider’s life when there is a need and a desire to squeeze in an extra bit of juice during a turn. It may be that the wind is light, that you fancy coming out with more power, or you want to feel an extra tingle of excitement. The down-loop or under-turn is just...

Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Jump
Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Jump
One Foot Jump

We are sometimes prone to bang on about what attracts most people to kitesurfing. Airtime has always been very near the top of the list for most people, and even those who only dreamt of jumping generally end up realising their dream. On a recent trip to Venezuela it was hard not to notice a jolly nice chap who bore...

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Harlem Kitesurfing

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Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT Ultra X 7m 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Edge VT Ultra X 7m 2026
Ozone Edge VT Ultra X

The Edge has always been the benchmark for freeride and big-air performance within the Ozone range, and now the Edge VT Ultra X pushes that benchmark even higher. It takes the refined platform of the Edge VT, complete with its new platform, refined arc, and 16-point bridle, and builds it around a complete Aluula airframe, with a new super-light canopy...

Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Amaze Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Women 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - ION Products Amaze Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Women 2026
ION Products Amaze Core 4/3 Front Zip Wetsuit Women

When I first unboxed ION’s Amaze CORE 4/3 Front Zip, the very first thing I noticed was how incredibly soft it felt. It did not have that stiff, rubbery feel you sometimes get with thicker wetsuits. The colour immediately stood out too. The purple and lime green combo is bright, bold, and definitely a standout on the beach. What I...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2026
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2026
DUOTONE Rebel SLS

The Duotone Rebel SLS 2026 is crafted for those who pursue high-performance freeride and big air kiteboarding. Known as Strong Light Superior (SLS), this kite empowers ambitious riders to push their limits and enhance their performance without compromise. With its innovative design and advanced materials, it delivers explosive lift, remarkable hangtime, and responsive control, making it the ideal choice for...