Editorial - See You On The Water
Issue 91
Competition
In IKSURFMAG Issue 91, there are even more chances to win with THREE lucky winners! CORE has introduced an all-new range of protective gear, and you could be one of the first to get your hands on it. Subscribe for a chance to win one of three prizes from CORE!View on
No Pain, No Gain?
Being a top-level athlete in any sport comes with significant risk; kiting is no different. The road to achieving kitesurfing glory can be bumpy, but is the risk worth the reward? We speak to international pros and average Joe's to get their perspectives. You won’t want to miss what they had to say!View on View on
Cabrinha 02
With an unquenchable thirst for time on the water and diverse equipment and riding styles, Alby Rondina, Annelous Lammerts and Lucas Arsenault are an unbeatable team to represent Cabrinha for the 02 Collection shoot! Join these three international athletes for 12 days in Sardinia in this exclusive IKSURFMAG article!View on View on
Insight: Colleen Carroll
Colleen Carroll is one of the most impressive women in kiteboarding, having been a regular podium winner in freestyle, sliders, surf and more! In this Insight feature, Jen Tyler takes Colleen for a trip down memory lane, the highs and lows of competition, and finds out what she's up to these days. We've got it all right here - exclusively on IKSURFMAG!View on View on
Tech Focus: FLYSURFER - 20 Years of Technical Evolution
A brand born in Bavaria that was, and still is, ahead of its time; we check in with FLYSURFER on their 20th anniversary! Find out where it all began, the highs and lows of the past 20 years, and what the future holds in this interview with FLYSURFER Head of Marketing Christoph Hesina!View on View on
Tech Focus: Slingshot Phantasm Foils
With one of the most expansive foil ranges in the industry, Slingshot has taken customising your ride to another level with the Phantasm line. Alex Fox tells us all about the system, carbon vs aluminum, and how to choose the perfect setup in this Q&A!View on View on
Tech Focus: CORE Protective Gear
For 2022, the team at CORE Kiteboarding has announced an exciting expansion to their product range! In this Q&A, we learn what inspired the new CORE Protective Gear lineup and what makes their products unique!View on View on
Kaapstad: Behind the Scenes with Prolimit
It's hard to shoot a summer collection in European winter, so the Prolimit team headed to the Southern Hemisphere in search of sun! Sharks, snakes, and car troubles weren’t enough to stop the team from making the most of Cape Town’s windy season. Read all about their South African adventure in this exclusive article by trip leader Kim Douma!View on View on
Technique
Simplicity is the name of the game in our first Technique of the year! Christian and Karine braved cool climates and light wind to take a closer look at two essential moves achievable by any rider, Popping to Toeside and the No Slide Turn. Read on to find out how to perfect these two techniques!View on
The Interview: Charles Brodel
Kite foil master Charles Brodel has caught the eye of the industry with his one-of-a-kind riding style. With a KiteFoil Freestyle World Championship already in the bag, this 23-year-old rider has a bright career ahead. In The Interview, Crystal Veness asks Charles about his riding background, perspective on kite foiling, gear of choice, and what makes his style so unique!View on View on
On The Fly
From race reports to snowkiting to the lagoons of Brazil, we check in with a few of your favourite riders and brands to see what’s going on. Don’t miss out on the latest industry news, rider stories, and product releases, all right here in On The Fly!View on View on
Tried and Tested
With unseasonable conditions in our top testing locations, we’ve had to track down some gear that could suit even the most challenging conditions! Find out what we thought of the latest kites from Airwave and FLYSURFER as well as new models from CORE and Harlem. Keep reading for a side-by-side test of two new North twin tips, a Duotone D/LAB board, and some of the hottest harness tech to hit the market!View on
Never-ending Love: Van Life in Tarifa
The love of kitesurfing inspires people to do some "weird" things, but it takes a fellow kitesurfer to understand that "weird" is the only way to live! Roosi and Madis were more than ready for an escape, and they had their sights set 5,000km away on the promised land of Tarifa. Did they find the escape they were looking for? Find out in this exclusive article!View on View on
Movie Night
Did you miss out on some of the most popular kitesurfing videos released in the past two months? Now’s your chance to catch up! Check out Movie Night to see which movie got the most votes on the IKSURFMAG website!View on