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For 2026, the Moto Apex had a full redesign. This isn’t just a tweak; the kite has been reworked with a higher aspect ratio,…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Ace 2026 is a premium all-round twin tip designed to bridge freeride, freestyle and general progression. It shares design principles with the…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Ace Apex 2026 is a high-end all-round twin tip combining a hybrid core with strategic carbon reinforcement and three-dimensional shaping. It is…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Arcade 2026 is a compact directional board aimed at riders who want one platform for strapless freestyle, small waves and everyday progression.…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Drifter Apex 2026 is a surf-oriented kite designed around down-the-line drift, rapid steering and immediate power control. The model’s primary role remains…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Moto XL Apex 2026 is a light-wind freeride kite developed to create useful drive in threshold conditions without becoming slow or cumbersome.…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Nitro Apex 2026 is a dedicated big-air kite developed for height, hang time and progressive kite loops. Its design places predictability alongside…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Rocket 2026 is a directional surfboard created for powered riding, speed and committed carving. Its inspiration comes from fast, old-school directional shapes,…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Skillit 2026 revives a familiar name as a modern all-round directional board for everyday wave conditions. It draws on the original model's…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Spectrum 2026 is an accessible freeride twin tip designed to make planing, upwind riding and progression straightforward. Its outline, rocker and flex…
View reviewThe Cabrinha Stylus 2026 is a dedicated light-wind twin tip designed to plane early, carry speed and travel efficiently upwind when kite power is…
View reviewThe Switchblade Apex takes one of the most iconic kites in the sport and gives it a serious performance upgrade for 2026. Built around…
View reviewRou Chater breaks down the Cabrinha 2024 Drifter in his latest review! Click here to read the full review.
Follow the team as they discover Mauritius from the water and behind the lens. With a challenging forecast , it's all about searching for new...
The kite that defined a category. The Drifter has always been the go to choice for riders looking for a no compromise surf kite. Designed...
Cabrinha's latest wave-focused release brings together the 2027 Drifter Apex surf kite and the S-Quad performance surfboard, with both products designed around control in powerful...
This move has a whole plethora of names, but whatever you call it will fade into complete insignificance when compared to a highly polished execution...
There are few places in the world that have achieved legendary status in kitesurfing quite like Le Morne. Long before drone footage filled our social...
A day on the water is a day well spent!
The Fusion Adaptor is the bridge between the proven performance of the Fusion foil system and the next generation Union platform. Designed to allow riders...
The all new Switchblade Design Works has been developed specifically to work with the unique characteristics of Aluula construction. Using the proven Switchblade DNA of...
The Fusion Adaptor is the bridge between the proven performance of the Fusion foil system and the next generation Union platform. Designed to allow riders...
Dancing around in paradise!
The Cabrinha Moto providing enough airtime to last a lifetime!
Cape Town bliss...
There are few places in the world that have achieved legendary status in kitesurfing quite like Le Morne. Long before drone footage filled our social...
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...
Rou Chater has wanted to get Hannah Whiteley on the podcast for a while now, so this was a great opportunity to catch up! He’s...
Back in January, Rou Chater sat down with Kent Marinkovic, a long-time waterman and businessman who is currently the CEO of Cabrinha. One of the...
Once again, Littlehampton delivered - and this time, we got all four seasons. From blazing sunshine to torrential rain, it's safe to say that everyone...
It's time to share the new 02F lineup with you from Cabrinha! Here are links and photos to their latest two new wing boards, a...
If you're reading this, there's a high chance you've booked your flight to Egypt, or you're seriously considering travelling there! Aside from sunshine, humble people,...
For the season's first stop, the GKA Freestyle World tour headed to Salinas Del Rey - Colombia. As one would expect, it was nothing short...
The wait is finally over; the all-new Cabrinha 02 collection has arrived. With an exciting new range of kites, twintips and wings, there’s something for...
Ready for a life-changing experience? With My Salty Sisters, you are never alone on the water! The Empowerment & Kite Retreats show that you don't...
While we can't all make it into Red Bull King of the Air, there is a Red Bull kiting competition that is within our reach!...
Cabrinha's latest wave-focused release brings together the 2027 Drifter Apex surf kite and the S-Quad performance surfboard, with both products designed around control in powerful...
Saint Martin isn’t your typical kite destination. It’s an island where two cultures sit side by side, where conditions shift from flat water to reef breaks in a single session, and where the experience goes far beyond the time you spend on the water. From the steady trade winds of Orient Bay to the raw energy of the outer reefs, and from long French lunches to late nights on the Dutch side, it’s a place that delivers far more than just good kiting. For Theo Demanez, it’s home, and even after travelling the world, it’s still one of the most complete destinations he knows.
Christian and Karine are back again, and they have two new moves for you to learn! First up, they are refining your beach start with the two-footed approach, no more awkward hopping around with one foot in. This is all about dropping the board and springing on in one smooth movement. Then they move on to the beach bounce transition, full of fun, a few inevitable slow-motion wipeouts along the way, but once you have it dialled, you will be in complete control.
As we emerge from winter hibernation, the test team has had a few good days on the water. We’ve got the new ION Seek Select 4/3 on test, a great suit to keep you warm in the tween months either side of summer. Plus, we put two of Cabrinha's flagship kites to the test, the new Switchblade Apex and the Moto Apex!
Kiteboarding has never been just one thing. Yet right now, it feels like we are in danger of forgetting that. In chasing progression, numbers and extremes, the sport has narrowed its focus, even though its greatest strength has always been versatility. This is a reminder of where kiteboarding came from, where it has been, and why its future depends on embracing everything it allows us to do on the water.
We’re keeping it low this issue with a couple of moves which require absolutely no sending. First off, the rather fun and delicate Blind Downloop Transition to Toeside. Don’t let the rather substantial name put you off. If you’re the proud owner of a decent blind, can slide a turn and downloop, then this could be low-hanging fruit in your kiting orchard. Secondly, a trip down memory lane with a move that every self-respecting kiter should have in their bag of tricks, the Popped Nose Grab, hooked in. It’s a feel-good move ,which requires a solid pop and has the potential for your most stylish holiday snap.
What began as a simple idea has grown into a full-time source of news, videos, podcasts, and inspiring content created by a team of passionate kiters. The sport has evolved, and so has the media landscape. Rou opens up about the challenges, the changes, and a new way for our community to support the future of independent kite media.
Hood River has long been whispered about as the ultimate US playground for wind sports, and so Hannah Whiteley finally packed her bags to find out if the hype was real. Two weeks, countless sessions, and a few blueberry scones later, she can confirm that Hood River more than lives up to its legend!
In this issue, Christian and Karine are keeping the stoke high with another round of CKPerformance Technique, and it’s all about toeside mastery. They’re breaking down two essential moves that every rider should have in their toolkit: the toeside waterstart and the jump transition with a toeside landing. Whether you’re looking for smoother transitions, new ways to keep your sessions flowing, or just want to spend more time riding and less time swapping feet, this one’s for you.
In this interview, Jen Tyler sat down with Alby Rondina and Laci Kobulsky to talk about how their partnership all started, the projects that defined their journey, funny fails, creative chemistry, and what’s next for one of kiteboarding’s most dynamic duos!
Should we be worried about the growth of wing foiling? Are lots of kiters making the switch? Is it going to take over kitesurfing? In this feature, Rou Chater dives into decades of water time to ask: Is kitesurfing being replaced, or is this just the latest wave in our sport’s evolution? Let’s find out!
For many riders, a trip to Brazil is an annual ritual, a pilgrimage to consistent wind, buttery lagoons, and good vibes. But for Alby Rondina and Alvaro Onieva, this year’s journey was more than just another kite trip; it marked a full-circle moment. In this feature, Jen Tyler catches up with both of them in Back to Brazil: 20 Years Later!
Christian & Karine are back with a strapless treat to kick things off! Start your session with a cheeky beach start; no more soggy derrieres, just hop and go! Then it’s back to the school of Back Rolls, adding a tail grab and a dash of English mustard for extra style. Good luck!
The ultimate method to wrap up your kitesurfing kite with Cabrinha kite designer, Pat Goodman.
Get ready for another weekend to remember at the Littlehampton Kite & Wing Demo Weekend, back for its 4th year at @thebeachlittlehampton! Join us on...
