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…
3 days 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…
2 weeks 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…
2 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…
2 months ago
Flying drones and kites in stormy conditions sound like a recipe for disaster, but this clip from Pete Jones showed us the best cast scenario! Here's…
2 months ago
If it was windy enough to go kitesurfing but cold enough for there to be snow on the ground, would you go kitesurfing or snowkiting?…
2 months ago
It was a bleak start to the year for Jack Rieder, who kicked things off with a badly broken leg followed by a long and…
2 months ago
Merry Christmas from Grant Clayton at Kitesurf Scotland, who has put together this wee winter kite clip to ring in the festive season! Santa looks…
3 months ago
It's great to see amateur riders pushing their kiteboarding progression. French rider Clément moved over to Australia recently and has been taking advantage of their…
3 months ago
Airush delivers five minutes of glorious action from their riders around the world in their latest video, where we get to see the personality of…
3 months ago
Ready for six minutes of absolute FOMO? Watch this video from Pablo Amores if you are looking for a visual buffet of desert delights! In…
3 months ago
The BAK put a call to action out there; Send in your epic big air clips! and riders from all over the world responded enthusiastically…
3 months ago
Unfortunately due to an injury, we won't be seeing Hayden Jonas at the 2021 King of the Air, but check out his entry video, right…
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
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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!
Issue 81
Airush have just launched the all-new Lift, a new freeride and big air kite set to change the way you kitesurf, and we have a 10m to give away to one lucky subscriber! Click here!
Issue 81
Kiteboarding was deemed too dangerous and extreme to be allowed during the lockdown, so just how dangerous is it? Rou Chater dissects a recent study from some Dutch scientists exploring the injury rate in the sport. Is kiteboarding dangerous? Find out right here!
Issue 81
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
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