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Board Bags 2021

Kitelement re pack

It’s a strange time for travel at the moment, yet with vaccines starting to roll out around the world, it feels like there might…

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Twin Tips 2020

Kitelement ReSolve

Kitelement have a full range of ‘split’ kiteboards, and we were very excited to get our hands on the newly updated 2020 ReSolve. The…

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Twin Tips 2020

Kitelement Revolt Blue LW

With advances in board design, large twin tips are becoming more popular down the beach. Just because a board is large doesn’t mean you’re…

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Twin Tips 2019

Kitelement Re solve

Another split board from specialised board manufacturer Kitelement. The Re Solve is their freestyle specific board which houses some impressive technology and performance whilst…

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Twin Tips 2019

Kitelement Re Volt

Kitelement have slowly and quietly been working away at the progression of split boards for quite some time, and have burst onto the scene…

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Twin Tips 2018

Kitelement re tort

Kitelement have bought out a solid lineup of boards for 2018, and after using the impressive re volt split board, we were keen to…

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Twin Tips 2018

Kitelement re volt

The re volt from Kitelement is one of their split kiteboards on offer alongside their traditional twintips and wakeboards. Split boards have been gaining…

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Twin Tips 2018

Kitelement re vote

Kitelement have produced a solid line-up of boards for 2018 and last on our list to be tested is the re vote. Designed as…

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Twin Tips 2015

Kitelement Revert

Kitelement have been producing “split” boards for a couple of years now, these boards are great for travelling and easy storage. The ReVert takes…

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2 years ago

Benoit Gomez explains the differences between Paris 2024 and LA 2028 kites

News
2 years ago

Get ready for another weekend to remember at the Littlehampton Kite & Wing Demo Weekend, back for its 4th year at @thebeachlittlehampton! Join us on...

News
4 years ago

We’re stoked to announce we’re on for the third IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag Demo Weekender on the 9th, 10th & 11th of June 2023 at...

News
4 years ago

As Kiteelement prepares a new e-shop, the season won't wait, so you can already pre-order a split kiteboard from the new collection! Whats new? The...

News
4 years ago

A new Kitelement e-shop is in the works, but the season won't wait, so you can pre-order a split kiteboard from the new collection now!...

News
7 years ago

Designed and handmade entirely in the Czech Republic, each piece produced at Kitelement is an original. They select the best materials and invest in technological...

Feature
7 years ago

Designed and handmade entirely in the Czech Republic, each piece produced at Kitelement is an original. They select the best materials and invest in technological...

Feature
Issue 100

With a history that goes back to the 1970s, kitesurfing has been around, in some form or other, for almost 50 years; can you believe it?! In this feature, we've put together a timeline of the key points in our kiting history, including the development of the sport, competitive achievements, pop culture, and unforgettable acts by some of our top riders. Enjoy IKSURFMAG's 100 Moments!

3 years ago
Issue 100

Kitesurfing is for everyone, and the excitement of getting an epic kiting photo is hard to beat. This extra special edition of Lightroom features a mix of photos from casual kiters and professional athletes! Check it out!

3 years ago
Issue 93

In Issue 93, we’ve got the new version of North’s ‘desert island kite’, Cabrinha’s versatile Moto, and a solid selection of boards from CrazyFly, Future, and Duotone. Find out what we thought about Ion’s premium wetsuit range and the minimalist Ether harness from AK Durable Supply Co. Click here to read our reviews on the latest kitesurf gear!

4 years ago
Issue 86

Everything you need to know about the latest and greatest gear to hit the market. Our experienced test team takes new gear from F-ONE, Cabrinha, Fluid, Ozone, Slingshot, and CrazyFly for a spin. Find out what we thought in Tried & Tested.

6 years ago
Issue 84

Is this the biggest test that’s ever been done at IKSURFMAG? We think so! No less than 22 tests, it might be the most we have ever done in a single issue! Kites, twin tips, surfboards, harnesses, bars, we’ve got all the insight on the latest gear, right here!

6 years ago
Issue 81

The test team were unleashed a few weeks ago in the UK, it’s not full testing as usual, but at least we managed to get wet! We’ve got kites from Liquid Force, Core and Ozone, foils from CrazyFly Duotone and Liquid Force and a couple of twin tips too including a light wind split board from Kitelement! Check them out right here!

6 years ago
Issue 77

More boards and kites get put through their paces this issue, check out the best tests in the business right here, this issue we have gear on test from Eleveight, F-ONE, Cabrinha, Airush, North Kiteboarding, Shinn, CrazyFly, Peterlynn, Kitelement and Inobo! Check them out here!

7 years ago
Issue 76

More boards and kites get put through their paces this issue, check out the best tests in the business right here, this issue we have gear on test from Naish, F-ONE, Cabrinha, Kitelement, Ozone, Airush, Ocean Rodeo, North Kiteboarding, Shinn and Moses! Check them out here!

7 years ago
Issue 73

Looking for a high-end carbon split kiteboard that is packed with performance? The Kitelement re solve has you covered, and you can win one in our subscriber comp this issue!

8 years ago
Issue 72

Lots more 2019 product is getting the once-over from the test team this issue, have we tested your favourite kite or board? Find out right here...

8 years ago
Issue 71

More 2019 kites and boards put under the microscope this issue, check out our latest reviews here!

8 years ago
Issue 69

The wind has been tricky of late here in the UK; endless northerlies have left us travelling far and wide to get our tests done. Through sheer determination, we have prevailed, and this might be our biggest test section in a long time, we’ve got kites, boards and hydrofoils from all the major players!

8 years ago
These posts appeared in the weekly IKSURFMAG newsletter.
2 years ago

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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