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Posita Martinez out here serving major FOMO with this reel!
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Let's go outside. Start the journey with an Ignition. Perfect flying fun for all the family! Find out more here.
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Let’s go outside. The Ignition trainer kite is available in 4 sizes and provides perfect flying fun for all the family. Find out more here.
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Forget ticking society’s boxes; Philipp is not here for the 9-5. Life is meant to be played, Not planned. Define perfect. The perfect Instagram picture? A...
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The IKSURFMAG 2024 Readers Awards – The winners are in! A new year means fresh energy; with it, the IKSURFMAG Readers Awards have once again...
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Offering greater range, faster flying speeds, and more reactive handling, the all-new Zephyr V8 Ultra-X is a class-leading light-wind freeride machine for any rider who...
How to Land Big Jumps - STOP Trying Heli Loops
We FAILED jumping over an airplane
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Big-Air Kitesurfer Lasse Walker Jumps Over Red Bull Air Race Pilot Czepiela's Airplane
Big double loop in 45 knots
Kitesurfing Holidays and Travel Guides
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.
Boa Vista
If you’re looking for the perfect getaway vacation that involves water, beaches, water sports and a serene nightlife, you can’t get any better than Boa Vista! It is the must-go-to-location for beach and water lovers. Boa Vista is located on the eastern side of the Cape Verde Islands and is the third largest island in the group. Boa Vista, which...
Hamata
Hamata is a kitesurf playground with crystal-clear water, a huge waist deep area for beginners and lots of space for the advanced ones to practice new tricks. Unlike other Egyptian spots, it is pretty green and diverse on the water with a scenic mangrove forest upwind of you and three beautiful islands with reefs a little bit further out. The...
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 Lessons and Schools
Browse our kitesurfing schools index, with hundreds of schools listed from all round the world you will be learning to kitesurf in no time at all.
Kitesurfing Riders
Browse for your favourite pro kitesurfers in our riders database, with hundreds of pro riders listed all your heroes are right here. Easily find what you are looking for by viewing popular kitesurfers, male kitesurfers or female kitesurfers. Each rider profile gives you a quick overview of the latest posts they have shared from Facebook, information about themselves, related news posts, videos, magazine articles and cover shots they have ever featured in. Get all the latest news and information about your favourite kitesurfers in one easy place.
Kitesurfing Technique
Christian and Karine have been putting together the best kitesurfing technique guides in the business since our very first issue. There are hundreds of different kitesurfing tricks and tips to choose from including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our kitesurfing technique section is easy to navigate and the perfect place to improve your knowledge before you hit the water.
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...
Learning to Loop Part 5 - Jump Transition Down Loop Part 2
Well distinguished readers, here we are, part two of the jump transition down loop. We’ll take it as given that you’re here after progressing from the prequel, and if you’re not but feeling somewhat gung-ho, we won’t stand in your way - but it never hurts to read the instructions first…. In the simplest terms possible, today's aim is to...
Surfboard Toeside Upwind 360
There’s definitely something rather joyful about water level tricks on a surfboard. Not only does it make a change from the potential impact of anything air based, giving those tired muscles and sore body a rest, but such surface fare also makes the most of conditions that perhaps don’t line up for anything altitude based, giving you the opportunity to...
Kitesurfing Brands
Find all the kitesurfing brands in our database and quickly view the most popular kitesurfing brands out there today. Each kitesurfing brand profile gives you a quick overview of the latest posts they have shared from Facebook, information about the brand, related news posts, reviews, videos, magazine articles and cover shots they have ever featured in. Get all the latest news and information about your favourite kitesurfing brands in one easy place.
Kitesurfing Reviews
Take a look at all the latest and greatest kitesurfing reviews right here on our site. We've been testing and reviewing the latest kitesurfing equipment for years and our in depth kitesurfing reviews are revered the world over as being honest and up front. Easily find what you are looking for by browsing many categories or use our innovative search feature to find the right reviews you are looking for.
DUOTONE Rebel D/LAB
The Duotone Rebel D/LAB is heralded as a premier choice for kiteboarders seeking high performance in both big air and freeride conditions. This kite represents a culmination of advanced technology and design, establishing new benchmarks in jump height, distance, and overall performance. Trusted by Duotone athletes and aspiring kiteboarders around the globe, the Rebel D/LAB truly stands out in the...
DUOTONE Select SLS
The Duotone Select SLS represents a significant advancement in the world of twintip boards, showcasing a perfect blend of comfort and high-performance capabilities tailored for both ambitious freeriders and beginners alike. The board's design, rooted in cutting-edge engineering, allows riders to push their limits while enjoying a seamless kitesurfing experience. One of the standout features of the Select SLS is...
Ride Engine Elite Carbon Type 1 Hyperlock
Ride Engine has been championing harnessed innovation and development for some time now. Many moons ago, they were the first company to explore the possibilities of a rigid shell harness, a tech that is now pretty much synonymous in the harness industry. Next, they focused on the webbing straps and the way we connect the spreader bar to the harness...