A Long Time Coming!

Rou Chater gets an invite to the Cabrinha 2024 photo shoot, a chance for him to finally visit the magical island of Tiree, which has been on his travel hitlist for over 30 years. Read about his journey in this article as he joins James Boulding, Alby Rondina, Hannah Whiteley, and the rest of the team for an epic adventure!

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Issue 103
Mon 19th Feb, 2024

Get ready for an action-packed issue of IKSURFMAG, starting with a look at big air's Short Line Revolution with Crystal Veness. Follow Rou Chater to Scotland for the Cabrinha 04s shoot, and explore the dream destination of Turks & Caicos with Anastasia Pankina. This issue is a global one, from Morocco with the Duotone Young Bloods to the Grenadines with the Eleveight crew to Egypt with Sensi Graves and Sarah Sadek. Find out what Giel Vlugt has been up to since returning to CORE and get to know multisport athlete Alina Shalin. That's not all! We've highlighted the latest gear from your favourite brands and added two hot new techniques to try. Get stuck in… Issue 103 is here!

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Issue 102
Fri 15th Dec, 2023

In our last issue of the year, chase the wind around the world, from King of the Air in Cape Town to the blissful beaches of Brazil. Explore the icy extremes in Lofoten, Norway, the hidden gem of Masirah Island in Oman, and go on tour with Moona Whyte. Dive deep into industry insights with Rou Chater in Intriguing Beings, and find out about the latest product development in our Tech Focus section! Don't miss our in-depth interviews with champions Angely Bouillot, Lorenzo Casati, and Arthur Guillebert. There's techniques to try, tests to peruse, and our Ultimate Gift Guide for kiters, so you can share the stoke! Turn the page and jump in to Issue #102!

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Issue 101
Fri 13th Oct, 2023

Seasons are changing, and you know what that means: new gear, new kite spots, and an exciting new look for IKSURFMAG! In this issue, Crystal Veness rounds up the biggest news in big air. Experience kiteboarding nirvana in Europe with Rou Chater, travel to Mauritius with the Airush team, and explore Ireland's rugged coast with Prolimit. Christian and Karine have two tasty new techniques for you and the Swiss Foil Couple give you the intro to foil freestyle. Go behind the scenes of Laci Kobulsky's new film, read about some of the latest gear from your favourite brands and check out interviews with photographer Svetlana Romantsova and America's Cup winner Nils Frei. There's plenty more to discover inside Issue 101!

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Issue 100
Mon 14th Aug, 2023

What better way to celebrate the big 100 than putting together the biggest issue ever?! Starting with a dash down memory lane, Rou Chater takes you through our history, and we highlight the most important moments and people in our sport in 100 Moments: A Kitesurfing Timeline. The future is inevitable, and we welcome it with open arms, with three features highlighting the next generation. Catch the Barrel Section with wave riding legends, discover the Philippines with the Delannoy's, and join Crystal Veness on her trip to Mauritius! Learn to loop with Christian & Karine, get to know Pat Goodman, and get the scoop on the new CORE XR Pro. There's a whole lot more inside; Issue 100 is jam-packed with all things kitesurfing!

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Issue 99
Wed 7th Jun, 2023

We're halfway through 2023 and things are starting to heat up! Competition season is in high gear, and Editor Crystal Veness takes a swing at the prize money, asking if the cash is worth the crash. Inside this issue, Naish and Prolimit team riders follow the current in South Africa, Joshua Emanuel goes on a strong wind strike mission, and Sensi Graves takes a look at life then VS now. Ever wondered how kites are made? Jim Gaunt answers that question inside the Ozone factory in Vietnam. Get to know Ellie Dimitrova and Valentin Garat, learn about the latest kite technology from the industry's most innovative brands, and study up on some stylish new techniques. There's all that and much more inside Issue 99!

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Issue 98
Thu 13th Apr, 2023

Storm chasing and swell hunting have been front-and-centre news this season, and we're here for it! In this issue, it's all about the extremes, from 70 knots in Tarifa with Ruben Lenten to an ice cold experience in Finland with Rita Arnaus. Editor Crystal Veness takes a look at the park scene in Patagonia and Publisher Rou Chater heads to F-ONE headquarters in France. Go behind the cover with Jesse Richman and hear from Hannah Whiteley on the Intriguing Beings podcast, and that's not all! You'll meet the Rising Stars of Egypt, get to know extreme van lifer Kaimar Halliste, and follow the foil adventures of Andrea Zust. There's Tech Focus, Trick Techniques, and so much more inside Issue 98! Jump in!

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