Airush Apex V5
Airush have pumped out some lookers for the 2019 season, and the Apex V5 was the first we had the privilege of trying. A board designed for those of us who have a passion for both freestyle and big air freeride, and the experience to get the most out of it. The Apex V5 has the classic Airush outline, with…
Airush Freeride Foil
Airush have a comprehensive foil line up that has been on the market for a little while now. Combining carbon composite wings with aluminium masts and fuselages the range offers excellent value for anyone looking to get into foiling. Utilising the standard twin track mast mount set up means there are a wealth of board choices out there to go…
Airush Livewire
Airush have been at the forefront of freestyle and wakestyle riding for years with many great riders on their team, freestyle rider Alex Pastor is often seen throwing down on the Livewire Team board, this is a lighter version of the Livewire purely dedicated to competition freestyle. This issue we are taking a look at the Livewire V6. This is…
Airush Mini Monster Convert
The Mini Monster Convert from Airush sets out to bridge the gap between a light wind freeride wave weapon and a capable foil board. Its got some very fish looking aspects, such as the full nose and the winged tail, and the volume is high and distributed in the centre of the board with a full nose too. The rocker…
Airush Union V4
The Union from Airush made a huge impression when it first appeared a few years ago, and the 4th version of the popular kite is no less impressive, and we predict will be no less popular. A 3 strut all-round kite, it has been designed as the first and last kite you should ever need for the weekend warrior and…
Airush Wave V8
The Wave V8 is back for 2019 as part of Airush’s extensive kite line up. Dedicated entirely to those who seek the kite to shred all manner of waves in all conditions, it has been fine-tuned for maximum response, drift and stability. The Wave houses 3 struts, is of moderate aspect ratio, and uses the Airush Load Frame V4 for…
Airush Ultra V2
Airush have been at the forefront of the kite industry for many years now producing some brilliant market leading designs and technologies. This issue we are going to be taking a look at the new Ultra V2. The 2019 Airush Ultra V2 is a single strut, lightweight SLE that is targeting not only the light wind foiling market, but has…
Airush Union
The Union is a new addition to the Airush lineup for 2016 and is billed as an all-round machine for the intermediate to advanced rider. As the name suggests the kite is something of an amalgamation with elements from the Lithium, Wave and Razor models being brought to the drawing board, and the Union bringing them all together with a…
Airush Lithium
Last year the Lithium caused quite a stir, billed as a ‘do-it-all’ kite it was well received amongst riders and journalists alike. This year the airframe has been modified to leave it with just thee struts, but the designers at Airush have tried to maintain all the characteristics that made the kite so popular. The bridle is very simple and…
4 days ago
When it comes to finding the ultimate kite for a combination of lightweight performance in a single model for foil, freeride, and surf, there is…
1 week ago
When a shiny new board arrives in the post, the only thing to do is drop everything and find some wind! Grant Clayton hunts down…
4 weeks ago
It's here, and we are AMPED! The 2021 version of the Mystic Stealth Harness is looking slicker than ever. We're a big fan of a…
1 month ago
When the wind backs off, why not chase it? Jack Rieder and crew follow the wind line to score an open ocean boat-assisted session on…
1 month ago
Mystic's new Stealth harness has arrived, and it's an evolution of the well-known Majestic and Legend harness. It combines the stiffness of the BCF (Majestic…
1 month ago
Join Jack Rieder for the next 25 seconds...
2 months ago
It's been a sleepy season in South Africa, but the wind has been on fire! Hayden Jonas goes for a wave session on the new…
2 months ago
Mystic is bringing the fire with their latest collection. Check out this video for a glimpse of Mystic X The Heat! Have you smelt the…
2 months ago
After a season-ending injury last year, Hayden Jonas is back on the water but leaving the megaloops off the table for now! Here's a short…
2 months ago
Fundraiser launches for prolific kiteboarding photographer, Ydwer van der Heide, as he faces recovery from a serious spinal injury. 2nd March 2021: Our special friend…
3 months ago
Palm trees, ocean, warm wind everyday, lagoons, and beach buggies. It's the Brazilian dream, and you can get a taste of it in this tranquil…
4 months ago
When lockdown ended the boys went on tour! Oswald Smith, Graham Howes, Kyle Cabano and friends travel north in their native South Africa for a…
Issue 86
Mystic brings the heat with a competition prize that you definitely don’t want to miss out on! The new Mystic Majestic hardshell harness is up for grabs. All you have to do to enter is subscribe!
Issue 86
Most park riding pros jet from one lagoon paradise to the next in search of the flattest water out there. With limited travel options, Jack Rieder found himself revisiting his old stomping grounds in Mexico, where flat water is in short supply. Read about his Baja adventure now!
Issue 86
In the never-ending debate between soft shell and hard shell, AK Durable Supply Co. has come out of the left-field with something completely different. Find out about the AK Ether in this interview with Clinton Filen!
Issue 85
What happened in South Africa this year? Instead of analysing the King of the Air results, we’re taking a closer look at police interactions with kiters. Rather than a busy big air season in Blouberg, the locals are looking for outlets for civil disobedience. Get the inside scoop on the past year in Cape Town in this feature article!
Issue 85
The best photos with nowhere else to go!
Issue 84
The Airush Ultra Bar is designed with minimalism in mind. Click here to learn why a bar with no 'extra features' might be the bar for you!
Issue 84
The kiting community as we know it is changing. This article takes a look back in time at the ‘beginner kiter’ experience, which is all too relevant at many of our beaches today. How do we evolve along with the arrival of this new generation? Check out the article for some insights from Crystal Veness.
Issue 83
We’ve got some IKSURFMAG clothing to give away this issue! Click here to win!
Issue 83
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
Issue 82
Oswald Smith, Graham Howes, Kyle Cabano and friends travel north in their native South Africa for a staycation they won’t ever forget, dredging waves, fickle winds, magic sessions and campfires got them stoked for more. Click here to find out exactly how it went down...
Issue 82
The only female CEO of a major kiteboarding company that we are aware of, Malwina Shinn has a slightly different background to most of us. We focus on her many talents in our regular inspirational feature, looking at the women behind the scenes of the sport. Click here to read the full interview.
Issue 82
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
http://www.airush.com