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Issue 88

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Editorial
In her very 1st editorial as our new Editor, Crystal Veness takes a close look at the spicy response to Hannah Whiteley’s cover photo from our previous issue. Read all about it in IKSURFMAG Issue 88!
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Invest in Your Progression
Progression is hard, and it gets harder as we go along. If you’ve been kiting for yonks, you may have found yourself stuck in a rut with the desire to get on the water beginning to fade. In this article, we’ll help light the match on your powderkeg of progression!
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South Africa: The Road Trip
One of the hottest spots on everyone’s ‘MUST KITE’ list is South Africa… for good reason! Steven Akkersdijk returns to Cape Town on a different sort of mission. Buckle up and enjoy the ride as Steven and José take us off the beaten path on their journey across South Africa!
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Technique
Dial in your rotations and dial up your style with three new techniques from Christian and Karine! In this issue, we’ve got the Double Front Roll Grab, Toeside Front Roll to Toeside, and a Board Off Double Back Roll. Are you ready for the challenge?!
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Hakuna Matata Zanzibar
Is there any fantasy as captivating as fleeing ‘the real world’ to soak up the sun and session every day on a tropical island? Polish couple Tusia and Daniel did just that, choosing to put down roots in Zanzibar! Find out if the reality matches the fantasy in this article!
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Tech Focus: F-ONE BANDIT XV
One of the most iconic kites ever made, the F-ONE BANDIT, has reached its 15th birthday. The new BANDIT XV has just been announced, and we’ve got the inside scoop!
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Tech Focus: Ozone Alpha V2
The Ozone Alpha has been a single strut star in the Ozone lineup since it first arrived in 2019. Arriving in May, the Ozone Alpha V2 comes packed with new features. We caught up with designer Rob Whittall to find out more!
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Tech Focus: CrazyFly TerTex Material
Is there anything that excites quite like innovative materials? For their 2022 lineup, CrazyFly has introduced TerTex, a brand new material that takes their European made kites up a notch! Find out what the hype is about in this Tech Focus!
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The Interview: Jo Ciastula
From pro kiteboarding to judging, commentating, and event management, Jen Tyler and Jo Ciastula had loads to talk about; past, present and future – and we’ve got it all, exclusively on IKSURFMAG!
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Tried and Tested
Brexit hasn’t stopped us yet! More gear is trickling in at the new IKSURFMAG Test Centre at Loop Watersports in Littlehampton. Down in the Southern Hemisphere, we’ve added a ‘satellite test team’ in South Africa for more tests in a wider variety of conditions. This issue, we’ve got gear from North, Lieuwe, and FLYSURFER on test! Check it out!
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On The Fly
Stay up to date on what’s happening in the industry with On The Fly! We’ve got updates from the top riders, news on the latest products, video releases, and kitesurfing events. Stay in the know with On The Fly!
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The Lucky Stop
Leaving travel plans to the last minute is like rolling the dice. If you’re willing to gamble, you might just get lucky. On a mission to get to the USA, with time running out and no clue how to get there, this crew struck gold with a trip to Turks & Caicos! Click here to read the article!
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Insight: Su Kay
With 18 years in the kiteboarding industry under her belt, we’re excited to get to know one of the most experienced women in kiting! We’ve got the exclusive interview with one of the women behind the scenes at Airush: Su Kay!
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Lightroom
Check out the best photos with nowhere else to go in this Lightroom Issue 88!
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Movie Night
Did you miss any of the best kiteboarding films released in the last two months? Check out IKSURFMAG’s picks for the latest must-see movies, just in time for your next Movie Night!
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