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Issue 65
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Editorial
We’ve been working hard on a new project, welcome to Club KSURF, a new community for our readers which we hope to grow into the biggest online community of kiters on the planet. What’s in it for you? Amazing deals on just about anything a kitesurfer could wish for find out more here!
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Rugged Point
Find out how the Manera team survived living with wild wolves, freezing temperatures and no electricity as they travel deep into the western wilds of Canada to discover a kitesurfing paradise without any palm trees! Imagine having no phone signal, electricity or running water for ten days in the wilderness, then remember the empty beaches, no crowds and stunning scenery, it’s time to get your shred on!
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The Interview - Ewan Jaspan
Ewan Jaspan is on fire right now. Get to know the fun-loving Australian who was just awarded 2017AWSI Kiteboarder of the Year and pocked a second place finish in the 2017 Kite Park League overall standings. Ewan kites for the love of the sport, and he spends more time on the water than anyone. Lindsay McClure caught him in between sessions to find out a bit about the life of Ewan Jaspan.
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Under The Influence
Rou Chater chats to perhaps the most influential man in kiteboarding right now, Till Eberle the CEO of Boards and More. Find out what his vision is for the future of our sport and what to expect from one of the biggest kite brands in the world over the next few years.
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Technique
Christian and Karine are back with more tricks than a magician once again to help you improve your riding. Learn how to frontloop out of a wipeout, front loop stalefish grab and the front foot one foot downloop transition! Try saying that with a mouthful of jelly!
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Female Focus - Tonia Farman
Tonia Farman recognised that kiteboarding is more than just a sport. Kiting has the power to heal and to connect, which is why she started Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, an endurance race and fundraiser for young adult cancer survivorship camps. Tonia’s also a dedicated, ripping kiter. Don’t miss her interview!
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Tried and Tested
We’ve got the best tests in the business once again with some of the most important kites of the year getting put through their paces. Slingshot, RRD, Liquid Force, F-One, Ozone, North, Cabrinha, CrazyFly, Flysurfer and Ocean Rodeo are all represented, check them out right here.
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How To Ride - Porthleven
We have a new “How To Ride” series featuring some of the best spots on the planet, giving you the details you need to survive a session there. In our first edition, local hero Dom Moore takes on the most dangerous launch spot in Northern Europe and possibly the world to kite Porthleven!
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Ten Questions - Kite Odyssey
Anke Brandt and Francisco Lufinha just successfully completed a 1,646 km open water crossing, from Ponta Delgada to mainland Portugal, and clinched a new world record! Don’t miss Ten Questions about how these two conquered the open sea!
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