CORE Kiteboarding Fusion 4
The Fusion twin tip from German kite manufacture CORE is back for its fourth incarnation with what promises to be performance freeride and freestyle capabilities, for all. Designed for riders who have no interest in riding with boots, it is a strapped board which will take you from beginner to accomplished freeride and freestyle master. A classic Twin Tip shape,…
CORE Kiteboarding Nexus 2
CORE's Nexus burst on to the scene a few years ago now and already has a firm following of committed riders. The Nexus 2 keeps to its main ethos as part of the Universal+ series; it is a hybrid kite designed with looping, wave riding and freestyle in mind. Like most in its class, the Nexus 2 houses 3 struts,…
CORE Kiteboarding Ripper 4
The Ripper from CORE enters its 4th version with a huge overhaul in design to improve not only its usability, but also lightwind and sloppy wave performance. The construction of the board stays the same with a classic surfboard layup of a closed cell PU foam blank lovingly shaped in Portugal with a double laminated wooden stringer and finished with…
CORE Kiteboarding Section 3
The newly updated Section 3 is part of CORE's specialised series of kite, focussing on just one discipline, opposed to their crossover series; Universal +. The Section 3 is a wave riding specific kite, designed to pull you into those monster swells with the confidence to know this kite has your back at all times. Like many kites nowadays, the…
CORE Kiteboarding Bolt 3
CORE's Bolt 3 board is for that specific all out, balls to the wall, wakestyle rider who demands only the toughest and most performance-orientated board out there. A boots specific board, this is not a board you can grow into, nor can you grow out of; it is simply that good. Designed to be ridden with either the 48mm, 28mm…
CORE Kiteboarding Choice 3
We have long been fans of the products that come out the CORE factory with precision and class. The Choice 3 is an update on their favoured all-around freestyle board which aims to be a do it all board for those slightly more experienced riders in both boots and straps with some fantastic new weight savings. The board itself has…
CORE Kiteboarding Green Room
The Green Room, from German kitesurf manufacturer CORE, is an all-out big wave machine. Designed for those riders who seek only the best waves our planet has to offer, this is a dedicated board for dedicated riders. The Green Room is made from a PU blank for that all-important flex and feel, with a glass coat for the classic surf…
CORE Kiteboarding GTS5
The all-around freestyler from CORE is back for the 5th time as the GTS5. Favoured by their pro team for looping and boosting, we were excited to get our hands on this new version. The GTS5 is a 3-strut kite, which has a Future C shape design and a new short bridle system with a double pulley on each side.…
CORE Kiteboarding Impact 2
Core Kiteboarding produces some seriously good kite gear, with models like the XR5, GTS5 and more. They like to cater for everyone, so there is always going to be something to suit your needs in their range. This issue we are taking a look at their freestyle and wakestyle weapon the Impact 2. In its second generation, this 5-line full…
CORE Kiteboarding 720
CORE have a strong surfboard range for this year, with riders like Willow River Tonkin on the team it’s hardly surprising. His weapon of choice when it comes to strapless freestyle is the aptly named 720. The board has a classic glass coat, which surrounds the closed cell PU foam core. Inside this is a vertically laid wood stringer, which…
CORE Kiteboarding Fusion3
The Fusion3 is the third incarnation of the ever popular Fusion model Twin Tip by German Kitesurf manufacturer CORE Kiteboarding. Designed as a performance all-rounder, the Fusion3 houses some impressive technology and features for a board, which looks like it will suit a vast majority of us. Starting with the deck, a 3D wooden core is sandwiched between 2 layers…
CORE Kiteboarding Nexus
It is with fanfare that Core released the all-new Nexus, a kite they have been working on for some time. The dealers and the press were gathered in Cape Verde for the launch with Steven Akkersdijk, Willow River Tonkin and chief tester and WoW expert Basti the kite was launched. The key here is the names I have just mentioned.…
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And here it is... the second episode of the GKA Distance Battle – Aluula All-Time Big Air featuring Twintip Women and Hydrofoil Freestyle competitors! Watch…
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When Ben Beholz checked the forecast and saw that the conditions were in his favour at this 'dream spot, he packed up and drove all…
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Welcome to the first episode of the GKA Distance Battle – Aluula All-Time Big Air featuring STRAPLESS BIG AIR! GKA Commentator Jo Ciastula and Pablo…
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Watch the latest GKA News Show with Tour Commentator Jo Ciastula! In this episode, Jo recaps the last freestyle event at Tarifa Kite Pro, talks…
2 weeks ago
Drone Auto-Tracks Kitesurfing Part 1, in 'Get High with Mike' latest vlog, he shares some simple drone tracking tips - check it out! A drone…
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Have you ever kiteboarded on a glacier? Well, Ben Beholz just dropped his latest 'Freistiel' episode from 2400M above sea level where his dreams finally…
2 weeks ago
Alina Kornelli just released her very first vlog from Mikri Vigla (Naxos, Greece), a bit of kitefoil and wingfoil action on a lightwind day, check…
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It’s been a while, but the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup is back, and it's all about it kick off in Sylt - Get ready for…
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Have you been looking to nail that frontroll boardoff spin? Well, it's one of Get High with Mike go-to tricks, and he talks us through…
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Ben Beholz just released the latest episode of 'Freistiel', and in this episode, he shares what he gets up to daily on Lake Silvaplana. Not…
3 weeks ago
If this doesn't raise your stoke level, not much else will! Join Lasse Hofmeister as he gets chased by @cola_fpv and his racing drone in…
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Ben Beholz just dropped his latest episode of 'BOUCH', and in this one, he shares some frontroll variation inspiration - Enjoy!
Issue 87
It's the classic dream of the passionate kitesurfer: To break free from the chains of the corporate world and follow the wind wherever it takes you. In this article, Ben Beholz shares how his drive to kite has taken him out of the office and onto the road full time. Read on for some van life inspiration!
Issue 87
At 36 years old, Prolimit is one of the oldest accessory brands in the wind and water sports industry. Their line of moulded and hardback harnesses uses a unique approach, and we’ve taken a closer look. Click here to find out what’s inside a Prolimit harness!
Issue 87
The best photos with nowhere else to go! Indulge your eyeballs in Lightroom Issue #87!
Issue 86
What's the best source of information when shopping around for kitesurfing equipment? Buying new gear is a big decision, and learning the hard way is neither fun nor cost-effective. Crystal Veness and Rou Chater look at some of the most commonly made mistakes and offer up a (literally) groundbreaking solution. Find out the big news right here!
Issue 86
A picture is worth a thousand words, and here’s a selection of the best shots that tell their own story!
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
Cape Town seems to get the most attention in South Africa, but there’s a whole lot of coastline to explore. At the end of 2020, Blair van Breda and Josh Emanuel travelled from east to west, Durban to Cape Town. Read about their road trip adventure in this article!
Issue 85
The most popular videos on our website these past two months. Get your popcorn and press play!
Issue 84
When it comes to extreme big air, few can compare to megaloop master Josh Emanuel. The South African local continues to use his kite to challenge the laws of physics, looking for the limit of a low kite loop. Will he complete his quest to land the Infinity Loop? Find out in this article!
Issue 84
The best photos without anywhere else to go!
Issue 83
More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!
Issue 82
COVID hit, and the industry went into panic mode, but then lockdown was eased, and sales went through the roof, “the best two months in the industry”, was a phrase we heard a lot, but what comes next? Rou Chater investigates, click here to check it out!
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