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Issue 68
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Editorial
Did you get to go snowkiting this season? They had the biggest dump of snow in the Alps for 40 years. The conditions were a once in a lifetime deal for many riders this season! It’s starting to melt now though, and that means the kite season is nearly here for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Industry Focus: Twins!
A new feature looking at the science behind the sport, this issue we shine the spotlight on the humble twin tip, are they more than just planks of wood? Find out right here in our Industry Spotlight feature on the humble twin tip!
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How To Ride: Safety Bay
In our continuing how to ride feature we look at the intricacies of riding a small flat water spot like Safety Bay. If everyone plays nice hundreds of kiters can have a great time in a small spot. However, it only takes one person to turn the spot on its head and make it dangerous for everyone. Don’t be that guy or gal, read Colleen’s piece and make yourself a better more considerate rider wherever you kite!
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Kitesurf Antarctica: Mount Spectre
Leo Houlding, Jean Burgon and Mark Sedon find themselves the adventure of a lifetime, a ten-week, 1,700-kilometre kite, ski and man-hauling expedition to climb one of the most remote mountains on earth, Mount Spectre in Antarctica. Read the incredible story right here...
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Technique
Christian and Karine are back with Heliarde once again to help you improve your riding and impress everyone on the beach. This issue they have some tricks to up your style game on the water by a factor of ten!
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The Liam Whaley Interview
Liam Whaley needs no introduction. From promising grom to freestyle world champ to big air contender, Liam continues to charge. He has a new sponsor and some big goals for 2018. Read the Liam Whaley Interview here.
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Tried and Tested
Despite some tricky wind conditions we’ve managed to get out and test some of the gear sat in the office this issue, let's hope the wind gods are kinder to us over the next two months! We have gear from Core, CrazyFly, Xenon, Cabrinha, Flysurfer, Kitelement and North Kiteboarding!
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Female Focus: Kari Schibevaag
Kari Schibevaag has gotten a taste of adventure, and she’s hungry for more. After her epic snow kite trip in the Arctic this winter, she’s ready to plan her next big trip, but not after spending a little time on a sunny beach with clean, peeling rights!
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Ten Questions - Jeremy Burlando
Jeremy Burlando is a young, Italian rider who is on a tear through the kiting world. Get used to this name. He has his sights set on the biggest prizes in kiteboarding, and he’s only 12 years old!
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