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Elevate your surf game with a premium set of surf fins that will take your wave board to another level! In this issue, we've teamed up with Quobba Fins to offer up a set of Carbon Glass fins! Want to know how to win? Click here!
Open magazineAre ultra-premium kites featuring unbelievable new materials worth the cost? It's not a simple yes or no answer! Crystal Veness shares her take on this hot topic in The Price You Pay, an Editorial on materials development in kitesurfing, and how it affects us as consumers. Read it exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
Open magazinePark riding, a niche segment of kite sports, is one of the closest-knit communities in competitive kiteboarding. After a quiet few years due to the pandemic, park riding is experiencing a revival, starting with the first Kite Park League event of the year in Patagonia! In this feature article, Editor Crystal Veness interviews some of the key members of the park community to find out what went down in Patagonia, and what's coming up for the future of this discipline!
Read articleRita Arnaus embarked on the trip of a lifetime in Finland, an unforgettable experience with thrilling adventures and breathtaking landscapes. From drifting a Porsche on ice to snowkiting, split boarding, and witnessing the stunning Northern Lights; Read about her insane adventure in this exclusive feature article!
Read articleAs one of the most influential women in kiteboarding and the dominant winner of Best Female Kitesurfer in the IKSURFMAG Readers Awards for three years in a row, Hannah Whiteley is, most definitely, an Intriguing Being. In this article, we share some of the highlights from the podcast. To get the full story, click the podcast icon on this page!
Open magazineVan conversions have been a hot topic in the kite community, but Kaimar and Kerli Halliste have taken their van to a different level - and to a different continent! Read all about their ultimate kite van and road trip from northeastern Europe to northwestern Africa in this exclusive interview!
Read articleTo celebrate the release of the Slingshot UFO V2 - Green Edition! - we've caught up with a key member of the R&D team, Fred Hope, and Slingshot's Brand Manager to find out a bit more about this out-of-this-world kite!
Read articleWe've been following the SP80 project since the start, excitedly awaiting the team's attempt to break the world sailing speed record using a giant kite attached to a trimaran. We caught up with the development team to see how the project is going in this Q&A!
Read articleFor most kiters, the first foray into snowkiting is on whichever snowboard or set of skis happens to be in the garage. But, one kite brand has developed a dedicated snowkite board, and we've got the inside scoop!
Read articleWhen a mega storm pops up in the forecast, you know it's going to catch the attention of storm chaser Ruben Lenten! With a forecast hinting at 70 knots of wind in the big air mecca of Tarifa, you can only guess what happens next… In this article, Ruben tells the tale of his Tarifa Storm Chase, exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
Read articleIt's time to put your technique skills to the test with two exciting technique challenges from Christian & Karine! This issue, we're featuring the One Foot Back Roll Transition and the Hooked Popped Front Roll. These two tricks are within the reach of any intermediate kiter, all you have to do is follow these step-by-step guides!
Open magazineThere are few brands that have stood the test of time in the kitesurfing industry, and this one has been here from the start. With rapid growth and expansion over the past several years, F-ONE has shown that they're here to stay. Rou Chater heads over to Montpellier, France, to see what's happening behind the scenes of this impressive brand!
Read articleIf you look up "extreme" in the kitesurfing dictionary, you'll see Jesse Richman's portrait looking back at you! Having achieved the highest accolades in big air, performed some of the most mental stunts, and conquered terrifyingly huge waves, Jesse is the guru of keeping his s&*t together. Read his guide to not just staying alive but thriving in the face of terror in this exclusive article!
Read articleIn On The Fly, we go all around the world in just a few short pages! Find out what Cohan Van Dijk and Johanna Catharina-Edin have been up to in South Africa. Then, head over to Brazil with the World Class Kite Academy and Ramiro Gallart. And, last but not least, watch some of the latest video releases from Slingshot and Prolimit!
Read articleIn this issue, it's all about quality, not quantity! From the sandy beaches of the UK to the whipping winds of Cape Town, our Test Team has managed to get in a few shoulder season sessions, testing out some of the latest and greatest gear from CORE, Cabrinha, and Airush. From big air to wave to light wind and free ride, we've covered all the bases! Read on to find out what we thought of some of this season's most talked about kites!
Open magazineEgypt is full of hidden kite gems, in the form of both spots and people. Who would have guessed a 16-year-old would catch the attention of the kite industry, turning their heads towards the young talents of Egypt? In this article, Nicole Lambrecht introduces Rising Star Hamza Ismael and shares some background on this inspiring project!
Read articleIf you've been kiting in Switzerland in the last couple of years, you will no doubt have spotted the Swiss Foil Couple cruising around Lake Uri or Lake Silvaplana! In this Insight feature, we catch up with Andrea Zust to find out all about her foiling adventures and recent trip to Cabo Verde!
Read articleFeast your eyes on Lightroom Issue #98! This gallery contains a collection of some of our favourite images from the last two months!
Open magazineIn this edition of Movie Night, big air is a major theme, with 3 of the top 4 movies being all about going massive! Get comfy, because it's time to watch the top 4 most popular videos on our website over the past two months, as voted by you, our readers!
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