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The Crisis V4 has been designed to be their go-to twin-tip board for any session, making it suitable for every rider. With a thinner…
View reviewIdeal for Freeride enthusiasts who enjoy the sensation of lightweight boards and individuals seeking thrilling experiences with light swing weight during aerial maneuvers. They…
View reviewRiders seeking a stress-free session with excellent upwind ability, easy relaunch, and versatile performance across different board types will find the perfect fit in…
View reviewLightwind foil enthusiasts who have a strong desire for a minimalist bar that is specifically designed to meet the performance demands of kite foiling…
View reviewFor enthusiasts or pros looking to advance in their freestyle journey, individuals can turn to the RPX V2. Whether one is perfecting their handle…
View reviewFor kite foilers who demand a high level of performance and understand the importance of riding in a state of flow, the connection between…
View reviewThe Asylum V6 has made a triumphant return as the preferred choice for big air enthusiasts and core riders. Known for its exceptional performance,…
View reviewThe all-new Code V1 is a kite designed to enhance the enjoyment of kiteboarding. It offers performance versatility in all conditions and disciplines, making…
View reviewThe Crisis V3 twin tip kiteboard is known for its ability to help riders progress. With a rocker profile suitable for beginners to intermediate…
View reviewIntroducing the all-new Dream Rider, a performance twin tip board that offers an unforgettable ride. With the industry's deepest concave and the skinniest profile…
View reviewThe Formula V2 twin tip kiteboard, constructed with high modulus 30/30 carbon fiber, returns to their lineup as the lightest and highest-performance twin tip…
View reviewIn its 12th iteration, the Glide has established itself as the benchmark for beginner-friendly twin-tip kiteboards. The Glide 12 Twin Tip Kiteboard offers increased…
View reviewMeet Eugenio Pavone! A passionate 56-year-old kitesurfer with a fire in his heart for a free life and freestyle kitesurfing. Shot in Lo Stagnone, Sicily,...
Meet Eugenio Pavone! A passionate 56-year-old kitesurfer with a fire in his heart for a free life and freestyle kitesurfing. Shot in Lo Stagnone, Sicily,...
It’s #ThrowbackThursday and we’re dialing it back to 2014! Watch Sam Light and Alex Fox tear up the Kite Park in Florida—full send energy from...
Fred Hope riding his board upside down!
Introducing the Code V2 Design Difference, the latest innovation by Slingshot Sports. Explore the evolution of new school big air kiteboarding with the Framelite Airframe...
Relive the Qatar Airways GKA Kite Park League World Championships 2024!
Rewatch the best tricks from the GKA Freestyle stop in Dunkerque!
Rewatch the Big Air Men’s Finals between Lorenzo Casati v Jeremy Burlando v Stijn Mul v Lorenzo Casati right here!
Get ready for another weekend to remember at the Littlehampton Kite & Wing Demo Weekend, back for its 4th year at @thebeachlittlehampton! Join us on...
Twenty-four of the best big air riders from around the world gathered at arguably the best spot in the world to battle it out in...
Relive the 2024 Full Power Tarifa final!
Jeremy Burlando is rapidly ascending to the top of the big air kiteboarding scene. Equipped with the latest prototypes and samples from Slingshot, along with...
The dust has settled, and the Cape Doctor has gone back to rest. Day 1 of the 2023 Red Bull King of the Air is...
Once again, Littlehampton delivered - and this time, we got all four seasons. From blazing sunshine to torrential rain, it's safe to say that everyone...
It's the news Big Air fans around the world have been waiting for... the list of riders who will compete in the upcoming 2022 Red...
Featuring cutting-edge materials, modern graphics, and a new department team structure, Slingshot is bringing the heat to the next generation of kiteboarding. Check out the...
For the season's first stop, the GKA Freestyle World tour headed to Salinas Del Rey - Colombia. As one would expect, it was nothing short...
We're all different. We think differently, we like different things, and we learn in different ways. So when it comes to injecting some energy into...
It's not every day that a 15-year-old kiter takes the kite world by storm! Jeremy Burlando has impressed us with his powerful double handle passes,...
Slingshot continues to experiment with new shapes, new toys and new technologies – all to find the next great adventure. We've got their 2021 product...
Ride Engine’s humble origins started with a vision to improve a critical yet often-overlooked piece of equipment for kiteboarding and windsurfing: the harness. In 2013,...
To all you happy, helpless h2o addicts - Ride Engine has once again left us in awe with 2020 line up! Revolutionary harnesses, wetsuits, travel...
Prolimit develops innovative technology to build one of the most advanced and honest performing watersports products. We’ve long been a fan of the Prolimit range...
Slingshot continues to experiment with new shapes, new toys and new technologies - all to find the next great adventure. Check out their 2020 product...
In a sport driven by innovation, it’s easy to get lost in the noise of new releases and big marketing campaigns. Roode Boards has taken a different route. No hype, no rush, just a clear focus on building something that works, and doing it properly from the ground up. The result is a brand that’s arrived quietly, but is starting to make a serious impact.
Helmets have long sat on the fringes of kiteboarding, but that is starting to change as the sport pushes into faster, more extreme territory. The Ride Engine Charger is built for this new era, combining a low-profile design with serious on-water performance. It is all about protection without compromise, something you will actually want to wear every session.
Some people shape a sport from the spotlight; others do it quietly, through ideas, innovation and a deep love for the wind. Gary Siskar is the latter. In this episode, we trace his journey from SoCal surf grom to Ride Engine brand leader and explore how his work helped push kiteboarding into the future.
Kai Lenny tops the list with 7 Sports in 1 Day at Jaws, showing off a mix from tow-in surfing to wing foiling. At #2, [UN]ORDINARY celebrates 56-year-old Eugenio Pavone’s passion for freestyle kitesurfing. For tips, Alex Buss shows how to fix crossed or inverted lines, and Alexander Lewis-Hughes explains his kitefoil bar tuning for the ultimate 2025 setup.
In January 2025, Cape Town hosted the GKA Big Air Challenge, a kiteboarding event created in collaboration with WOO Sports. The competition brought together amateurs and professionals to record their highest jumps across the Western Cape, combining individual efforts into team scores for a brand showdown. Jen Tyler catches up with Liam Dredge to discuss the inspiration, challenges, and standout moments that made this new format such a success!
In the BAKL Big Break, 8 rising kitesurfers battled it out in Guriu, Brazil, for the chance of a lifetime—a shot at a €30,000 prize and mentorship from Richard Hamilton. We caught up with the winner, Victor Emanoel, to hear about his epic win and what’s next for him. Don’t miss this exclusive interview!
A minimalist harness with no shortage of technology, the Ride Engine Roam is a new travel-friendly harness which adventurous kiters should take a closer look at! Find out what makes this harness so unique in this Q&A!
The Blue Lagoon in Dahab is where Sarah Sadek, the first female Egyptian professional kiteboarder, launched onto the scene. Join Sensi Graves and Kylie Zarmati as they visit Sarah on a mission to capture her remarkable story, aiming to challenge societal norms and spotlight the struggles of women in wind sports, particularly within traditional cultures. Their journey is one you won't want to miss! Read it here, exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
As the kiteboarding season wraps up, Editor Crystal Veness takes a look at the unforgettable scenes we saw at the Red Bull King of the Air event. With conversations amongst kiters trending towards new materials, rising costs, and kite spot drama, this article is a reflection on all the hottest topics in kiteboarding!
Ready to elevate your gifting game and surprise the kitesurfer who has it all? Forget the conventional wishlist because, let's face it, the latest high-tech kite equipment might break the bank! Don't worry... we've got you covered! Check out this comprehensive list of ultimate gifts for kitesurfers; from cutting-edge gadgets to beach essentials and ocean-friendly items, each product on this list is handpicked to level up your kiteboarding experience.
Foil fanatics and light-wind enthusiasts, check this out! Slingshot has launched a minimalist control bar that is the perfect pair for kite foiling. Fred Hope gives us the inside scoop on what went into creating the Joystick bar in this Q&A!
Lorenzo Casati's recent move to Harlem Kiteboarding has set the kiteboarding community abuzz. In this exclusive interview, 2022 Red Bull King of the Air and 2023 runner up Lorenzo Casati shares insights into his journey, the evolution of big air kites, and the innovative direction he envisions with Harlem. Get to know what happens behind the scenes of the Casati Family Team, from their strategies to future aspirations, all here in this interview!
Get ready for another weekend to remember at the Littlehampton Kite & Wing Demo Weekend, back for its 4th year at @thebeachlittlehampton! Join us on...
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