Short Line Revolution

With big air kiteboarding reaching ultimate highs, one segment of the sport is all about reaching new lows. Short line big air has launched onto the scene as one of the most exciting and extreme categories of kiting. Is it the future? In this article, we take a look at the state of modern big air and connect with short line pros and industry insiders to offer some insights into the Short Line Revolution!

Issue 58

Articles
Issue 58

Competition

Win a Cabrinha Apollo with a Fireball bar set up this issue!

8 years ago

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Editorial

The competitive kitesurfing scene just got a well-needed shot in the arm; Rou Chater takes a look at the people making it happen.

8 years ago

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Back From The Brink - Lewis Crathern

Possibly the most amazing story we have ever told, Lewis Crathern talks candidly about his near death experience, his road to recovery and getting back on a board.

8 years ago

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Unlocking The Secrets Of The Emerald Sea

Charlotte Consorti and Bruno Dubosq head to Madagascar and discover a kitesurfing paradise in the far northeast of the country that is the windiest place they have ever been to!

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Behind The Brand - Airush

Ian MacKinnon talks to Clinton Filen and Marc Schmid from Airush about the brand, their ethos and how they see kitesurfing developing in the future.

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Technique

Christian and Karine are just relentless; three more new moves to learn this issue. Start off easy with the Double Grab –Tail to Nose, then step up to the Blind Underturn Transition and if you get that dialled check out the Indy Front Loop Downloop Transition!

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Discover: Isla Blanca

Helena Brochocka heads to Isla Blanca located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. With the nightlife of Cancun nearby and perfect lagoons with consistent winds she explains why it is her favourite new training ground.

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Tried and Tested

It’s a huge test this issue as we clear some of the decks on the 2016 gear and also test out some of the new 2017 kites too, crikey is it that time of year already! Brands include Cabrinha, Core, Flysurfer, Liquid Force, North Ocean Rodeo, Ozone, Peter Lynn and RRD.

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Don't Fear The Foil Kite

Rou Chater looks at the rise of the foil kite in our sport and why you should embrace this new style of kite, not just for racing, but to increase your time on the water and to make you a better all round kitesurfer…

8 years ago

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