Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha C.O.S. 2025
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha C.O.S. 2025
Cabrinha C.O.S.

The 2025 C.O.S. product has emerged as a groundbreaking advancement in control systems for kiteboarding. This product is designed with the user experience at its core, emphasizing ease of use while integrating a wealth of features that enhance safety and performance. One of the standout aspects of the C.O.S. is its commitment to safety. The control system provides the most...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha SOURCE 2025
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha SOURCE 2025
Cabrinha SOURCE

The SOURCE All-Around Performance Footstrap has garnered attention for its significant improvements in comfort, fit, and overall performance for kiteboarding enthusiasts in 2025. The updated design showcases a thoughtfully crafted upper that effectively distributes pressure across the foot, delivering a comfortable yet secure fit essential for both control and performance on the water. One of the standout features of the...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha SWITCHBLADE APEX 2025
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha SWITCHBLADE APEX 2025
Cabrinha SWITCHBLADE APEX

The SWITCHBLADE APEX is a remarkable addition to the kiteboarding industry, standing out for its innovative features and performance-enhancing design. This upgraded version of a classic kite is engineered to deliver superior performance across a variety of riding styles and conditions. The remarkable new design incorporates Apex materials, which significantly enhance the kite's responsiveness without compromising stability. Riders can now...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Drifter 7m 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Drifter 7m 2024
Cabrinha Drifter

The Drifter is Cabrinha's dedicated wave kite, designed to drift (the clue is in the name) down the line and allow you to concentrate on riding the wave. It's a firm favourite with the team here at the mag, and it's a great kite to ride. The kite is a three-strut, moderate aspect ratio hybrid design with a simple short...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Logic 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Logic 2024
Cabrinha Logic

Kite Foiling introduces an exciting new dimension to wind sports, allowing riders to push the boundaries of what was once thought possible. The all-new Logic board takes a step forward from its previous model, featuring a fresh outline and bottom shape. Its innovative Adaptive Strap mounting, located under the front foot, opens up endless possibilities for riding styles with both...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha MOTO X 9m 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha MOTO X 9m 2024
Cabrinha MOTO X

The Moto X has emerged as a versatile weapon in the freeride and crossover kiteboarding scene, catering to riders who enjoy riding twin tips and surfboards. Crafted with the innovative HTD Lite airframe and boasting features such as the ISC (Intuitive Steering Control) and Bi-Directional Pure Profile Panels, the Moto X strikes a perfect balance between high performance and user-friendliness....

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Moto X Apex 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Moto X Apex 2024
Cabrinha Moto X Apex

What can be done to enhance an already remarkable kite? The solution is to give it the Apex treatment. A testament to the Apex Series of kites, the Moto X Apex version offers a lighter feel and even more playful handling than before. To achieve this, they have utilized Ultra HT for the main airframe, resulting in improved stability, steering,...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha MOTO X DESIGN WORKS 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha MOTO X DESIGN WORKS 2024
Cabrinha MOTO X DESIGN WORKS

The Design Works Moto X is a cutting-edge kite designed by Pat Goodman to redefine the realms of Big Air and freeriding. Utilizing Aluula materials, this kite boasts a lightweight and ultra-strong Aluula composite airframe that delivers exceptional stability and dynamic response. With a 3-strut design and lean aerofoil, the Moto X offers increased speed, stability, and hang time across...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Moto XL Apex 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Moto XL Apex 2024
Cabrinha Moto XL Apex

Threshold winds pose a significant challenge for kite designers. The dilemma lies in creating a kite that is powerful without sacrificing agility and playfulness, or making a lightweight kite that sacrifices low-end power necessary for takeoff. However, the Moto XL Apex kite, built on the successful Moto X platform and incorporating materials from the Apex Series, strikes the perfect balance...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Nitro Apex 9m 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Nitro Apex 9m 2024
Cabrinha Nitro Apex

Having re-introduced the Nitro name last year, Cabrinha has now given it its new full title, the Nitro Apex. This nods to the ULTRA HT construction of the Nitro, which is only seen on the Apex series of products. The overall product specification of the Nitro Apex remains the same as before, but design and construction tweaks have been made...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Switchblade 9m 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha Switchblade 9m 2024
Cabrinha Switchblade

The Switchblade is one of the best-selling kite lineages of all time. The latest iteration promises to retain the Switchblade DNA, which embodies predictable, versatile, and easily accessible performance for all. Throughout its years, it has simultaneously been the first kite purchase choice for many beginners and the go-to kite for Cabrinha team riders. This zero-to-hero kite may be in...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha VAPOR APEX 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Cabrinha VAPOR APEX 2024
Cabrinha VAPOR APEX

The VAPOR APEX, designed for Big Air kiting, is a high-performance board that excels when ridden aggressively with speed and precision. Crafted with a wood core encased in full carbon skin, it strikes a perfect balance between weight, response, and reflex. This dynamic combination generates explosive pop and release, allowing riders to maximize kite line tension for exhilarating big air...

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Rou Chater breaks down the Cabrinha 2024 Drifter in his latest review! Click here to read the full review.

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The ultimate method to wrap up your kitesurfing kite with Cabrinha kite designer, Pat Goodman.

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Get ready for another weekend to remember at the Littlehampton Kite & Wing Demo Weekend, back for its 4th year at @thebeachlittlehampton! Join us on...

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Quick tip to nail your Back Roll Transition! Whether you're just starting or refining your style, this move is a must in your kitesurfing trick...

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Stijn Mul stoked to land this trick in Cape Town!

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Style meets control! Watch Alby Rondina throw a clean Backroll One Foot at Prokite in Sicily, one of the top flatwater kite spots in Europe....

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It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster season for Camdyn Kellet. After missing pre-season in Mozambique, he came back just as the wind started firing—then...

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Short line magic!

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For 2025, Cabrinha has taken the COS (Clean Ocean System) control bar to the next level, refining its design for an even more intuitive experience....

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Meet 17-year-old Italian kiteboarder Giacomo Zaffonato! His passion for the sport runs deep from his first taste of wind in Puglia to charging the powerful...

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The SpaceX kitesurfing crew in their favourite playground!

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Camdyn Kellet in action!

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Stijn Mul making it look way too easy!

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Camdyn Kellett and Vetea scored big chasing a rare Black South Easter storm up the east coast. While Cape Town got nuked, they hit the...

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Issue 110

Chill out and go kitesurfing! In Issue 110, Rou Chater looks back on how kiteboarding has shaped his life—and how it continues to unite us in uncertain times. As the sport faces new challenges like trade wars and rising costs, Rou shares a powerful reminder: In a world that feels more divided than ever, the kiteboarding community is still driven by passion, connection, and the simple joy of getting out on the water.

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Issue 110

Stijn Mul and Michiel Schipper traded their board shorts for snow pants and took their kitesurfing skills to the mountains. Find out about their latest SpaceX Kitesurfing adventure in the Col du Lautaret in the latest issue of IKSURFMAG!

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Issue 110

The Lords of Tram 2025 in Le Barcarès was pure chaos—in the best way. With 60-knot gusts - this was Big Air at its most extreme. Andrea Principi stole the show (and the event title), while Lorenzo Casati locked in his World Champion crown. On the women’s side, Mikaili Sol made a legendary comeback, claiming both the event win and her eighth world title. From wipeouts to world champs, this year’s Lords of Tram was one for the books. Read all about it here!

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Issue 110

Welcome back to the technique section! This issue, we’re focusing on the toe-side landing, which is essential for a controlled take-off and rotation. Practice this move, and we’ll build on it soon! Next up, with April showers in mind, let’s have some fun throwing water during a toe-to-toe carve. Who doesn’t love a little spray? Let’s see those skills in action!

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Issue 109

For the first time in 17 years, Rou Chater has written this editorial without a single kite session between issues. With hit-or-miss winds worldwide, the wait has been real. But as spring approaches, we need the wind more than ever—let’s hope it delivers!

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Issue 109

In January 2025, Cape Town hosted the GKA Big Air Challenge, a kiteboarding event created in collaboration with WOO Sports. The competition brought together amateurs and professionals to record their highest jumps across the Western Cape, combining individual efforts into team scores for a brand showdown. Jen Tyler catches up with Liam Dredge to discuss the inspiration, challenges, and standout moments that made this new format such a success!

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Issue 109

For Hendrick Lopes, Cape Verde is more than a kitesurfing paradise—it’s home. This season brought unexpected calm, offering time to reconnect with family, train his surf-loving dog Nalu, and inspire local kids to dream big. But when the waves returned, so did the action, transforming quiet days into unforgettable sessions - we’ve got it all, exclusively in IKSURFMAG!

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Issue 109

Whether soaking up the southern summer or braving the northern winter, C&K has two low-altitude tricks to keep riders stoked. First up, a toe-side twist on the twin tip duck tack, turning a smooth carve into an upwind challenge that’s sure to impress. Next, some old-school hooked-in fun with the hooked back to blind, a trick that will have riders hunting for flat water just to show it off. Two must-learn moves—ready to step up your game?

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Issue 108

In this issue, our winner will receive a choice of colour and size for a hoody and T-shirt from our store! Made from organic cotton and featuring our iconic logo, be the envy of your mates on the beach!!

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Issue 108

James Boulding and the Cabrinha team take a different approach to the annual photoshoot. Kitesurfing is about diversity; it always has been. Regardless of the current love-in with Big Air, the sport encompasses so much more. From foiling to wave riding and everything in between, it’s not always about the biggest jump of your life or the most remote location where you can take a photo that’s never been seen before. Sometimes, it’s about getting back to the sports roots. Sharing memories with great friends and well-trodden spots that still deliver the goods.

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Issue 108

With its stunning coastlines, steady winds, and rich cultural history, Oman really is the perfect mix of adventure and tradition. In this feature, filmmaker and photographer Nikola Bagarov dives into his project with Majan Ospreys to show us what makes Oman so special. If you’re dreaming about your next big trip, this might just be the sign you’ve been waiting for!

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Issue 108

With the holidays just around the corner, C&K suggest squeezing in one last cheeky session before the year’s out. Whether it’s a quick coastal strike mission or a well-earned trip overseas, they’re wrapping up 2024 with two festive moves to try: tweak your pop to toeside for extra sparkle or tackle the twin tip upwind 360 – the ultimate stocking filler!

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Quick tip to nail your Back Roll Transition! Whether you're just starting or refining your style, this move is a must in your kitesurfing trick list.nn @Alby Rondina @Cabrinha

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@cabrinhakites DRIFTER defined an entire genre of kiteboarding and is all-new for 2025 with the APEX treatment. nn

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@cabrinhakites The 2025 COS is packed with intuitive new features! nn

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@camdynkellett taking things to ridiculous new highs / lows on the Nitro!nn@cabrinhakites nn

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What are your @cabrinhakites must-haves in the 2025 range?! nn

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For Hendrick Lopes, Cape Verde is more than a kitesurfing paradise—it’s home. This season brought unexpected calm, offering time to reconnect with family, train his surf-loving dog Nalu, and inspire local kids to dream big. But when the waves returned,…

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Stijn Mul stoked to land this trick in Cape Town!nn @Stijn Mul @Cabrinha

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Style meets control! Watch Alby Rondina throw a clean Backroll One Foot at Prokite in Sicily, one of the top flatwater kite spots in Europe. Whether you're a freestyler or just love big tricks, this one's pure inspiration.nn @Alby Rondina…

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It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster season for Camdyn Kellet. After missing pre-season in Mozambique, he came back just as the wind started firing—then a bruised heel from the Short Line Comp kept him off the water for weeks.…

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Short line magic!nn @Stijn Mul @Cabrinha

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Meet 17-year-old Italian kiteboarder @giacomo.zaffonato - His passion for the sport runs deep from his first taste of wind in Puglia to charging the powerful Bora winds of Sottomarina. Now part of the @cabrinhakites Ohana, Giacomo is all about pushing…

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Meet 17-year-old Italian kiteboarder Giacomo Zaffonato! His passion for the sport runs deep from his first taste of wind in Puglia to charging the powerful Bora winds of Sottomarina. Now part of the Cabrinha Ohana, Giacomo is all about pushing…

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@cabrinhakites kite bags are built for smart, stress-free travel. With a zipless design, side straps for pump and bar, room for two kites, and airflow vents, they’re durable, compact, and ready for any session! nn

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Camdyn Kellet in action!nn@cabrinhakites nn

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The SpaceX kitesurfing crew in their favourite playground!nn @Stijn Mul @Cabrinha

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@cabrinhakites DRIFTER defined an entire genre of kiteboarding and is all-new for 2025 with the APEX treatment. nn

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Stijn Mul and Michiel Schipper traded their board shorts for snow pants and took their kitesurfing skills to the mountains. Find out about their latest SpaceX Kitesurfing adventure in the Col du Lautaret in the latest issue of IKSURFMAG!nn@cabrinhakites

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Good first day for Stino in Balneario!nn @Stijn Mul @Cabrinha

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@cabrinhakites SOURCE Kiteboarding Footstraps have arrived! nn

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Monday blues! nn@cabrinhakites

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Back in issue 105, Rou Chater caught up with @cabrinhakites Chairman of the Board, Jon Modica, to discuss taking over the company, product development, relocating the headquarters to Miami, the brand’s pro team, future plans for the company and much…

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Camdyn Kellet in action!nn @Camdyn Kellet @Cabrinha

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Stijn Mul and Michiel Schipper traded their board shorts for snow pants and took their kitesurfing skills to the mountains. Find out about their latest SpaceX Kitesurfing adventure in the Col du Lautaret in the latest issue of IKSURFMAG!nn@cabrinhakites nn

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Stijn Mul making it look way too easy!nn @Cabrinha

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Camdyn Kellett and Vetea scored big chasing a rare Black South Easter storm up the east coast. While Cape Town got nuked, they hit the main front head-on — wild wind, pouring rain, and an empty spot all to themselves.…

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Learn how to land a stylish boogie loop with Alby Rondina! This quick tutorial breaks down the key steps to one of the most iconic kiteboarding tricks. Perfect for intermediate riders looking to level up their game.nn @Alby Rondina @Cabrinha

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The judges asked for risk and extremity, so Camdyn Kellet gave them exactly that!nn @Camdyn Kellet @Cabrinha

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Stijn Mul and Michiel Schipper traded their board shorts for snow pants and took their kitesurfing skills to the mountains. Find out about their latest SpaceX Kitesurfing adventure in the Col du Lautaret in the latest issue of IKSURFMAG!nn@cabrinhakites n@spacex_kitesurfing…

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Built for the surf, @cabrinhakites DRIFTER 2025 kite utilises an all-new Ultra HT frame for exceptional handling, drift and durability.nnClick here to find out more: https://www.cabrinha.com/products/drifter-apexnn

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For Hendrick Lopes, Cape Verde is more than a kitesurfing paradise—it’s home. This season brought unexpected calm, offering time to reconnect with family, train his surf-loving dog Nalu, and inspire local kids to dream big. But when the waves returned,…

1 month ago

For Hendrick Lopes, Cape Verde is more than a kitesurfing paradise—it’s home. This season brought unexpected calm, offering time to reconnect with family, train his surf-loving dog Nalu, and inspire local kids to dream big. But when the waves returned,…

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@cabrinhakites SOURCE footstrap - the ultimate interface to your board, offering insane grip and control.nnClick here: https://www.cabrinha.com/products/2025-source

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Cabrinha SOURCE Kiteboarding Footstraps have arrived! An interface is one of the most critical components of our lives. It’s a way that we interact with everything we need, and in kiteboarding one of the most critical interfaces is the binding.…

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The Gift that keeps on giving. The kite that has defined a whole generation is back with its highest performance boost. The all-new design from last year has been further developed through the use of Apex materials to allow the…

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The SpaceX Kitesurfing crew!nn @Cabrinha

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"Throwback from a session at One Eye last year, trying to catch up with the speed of this big one!" - @titouan_galeann@cabrinhakites nn

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The Red Sea delivering!nn @Hannah Whiteley @Cabrinha

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Master the Double Front Roll with kiteboarding legend Alby Rondina! Get his tips straight from the water — smooth takeoff, fast spins, and a clean, stylish landing.nn @Alby Rondina @Cabrinha

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Farrington Kitesurfing share first thoughts on the new @cabrinhakites 2025 Drifter Apex!nn

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Chill out and go kitesurfing! In Issue 110, @rouchater looks back on how kiteboarding has shaped his life—and how it continues to unite us in uncertain times. As the sport faces new challenges like trade wars and rising costs, Rou…

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Jet and Stino in full sync!nn @Jett Bradshaw @Stijn Mul @Cabrinha @Mystic

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Yesss Michiel Schipper!nn @Cabrinha

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@stinokiteboarding and @michiel_schipper traded their board shorts for snow pants and took their kitesurfing skills to the mountains. Find out about their latest @spacex_kitesurfing adventure in the Col du Lautaret in the latest issue of IKSURFMAG - Click here: https://www.iksurfmag.com/issue110/?page=81nn@cabrinhakites…

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There is something profoundly satisfying in kicking buckets of spray, regardless of sports. Whether it be fanning deep powder on a mountain, annihilating the lip of a wave, chucking dirt on a bike or walling a slalom ski around a…

2 months ago

The sent back roll to toeside is not a move you’ll see often. You’ll frequently see its namesake popped and many hybrid variations, too. However, we’re going to look at this jumped variant, using the kite for height, as it…

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Issue 110 is here! 🔥 nnWe’re back with another stacked issue; this one’s got it all! @rouchater kicks things off with a look at how kiteboarding has shaped his life and brought our global community closer, even in uncertain times.…

2 months ago

Built for the surf, @cabrinhakites DRIFTER 2025 kite utilises an all-new Ultra HT frame for exceptional handling, drift and durability.nn

2 months ago

Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months

Meet 17-year-old Italian kiteboarder @giacomo.zaffonato - His passion for the sport runs deep from his first taste of wind in Puglia to charging the powerful Bora winds of Sottomarina. Now part of the @cabrinhakites Ohana, Giacomo is all about pushing…

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@hannahwhiteleyofficial and @seb_porral teamed up and scored gold in Cape Town ✨nn#Kiteboardingmagazine #kiteboarder #kitetrip #kitesurfers #kitespot #kiteboarding #kiteboard #kitesurf #photooftheday #photography #instaphoto #news #instavideos #iksurfmag nn@cabrinhakites

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Chill out and go kitesurfing! In Issue 110, @rouchater looks back on how kiteboarding has shaped his life—and how it continues to unite us in uncertain times. As the sport faces new challenges like trade wars and rising costs, Rou…

2 months ago

@stinokiteboarding and @michiel_schipper traded their board shorts for snow pants and took their kitesurfing skills to the mountains. Find out about their latest @spacex_kitesurfing adventure in the Col du Lautaret in the latest issue of IKSURFMAG - Link in bio!nn@cabrinhakites…

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Issue 110 is here! 🔥 nnWe’re back with another stacked issue; this one’s got it all! @rouchater kicks things off with a look at how kiteboarding has shaped his life and brought our global community closer, even in uncertain times.…

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