Harlem Kitesurfing ASCENT
The Ascent board, developed by renowned riders Aaron Hadlow and Ralf Groesel, stands out as a premier choice for those passionate about achieving high performance in kiteboarding. With its strategic design focused on enhancing speed, height, and stability, the Ascent is engineered to cater to riders who seek to push their limits and attempt record-breaking feats in Big Air. One...
Harlem Kitesurfing PEAK
The review of the PEAK kite presents a comprehensive assessment of its features and performance, showcasing its design and functionality tailored for both experienced and aspiring riders. The PEAK, designed by renowned kitesurfing experts Ralf Groesel and Aaron Hadlow, establishes itself as a top-tier Big Air kite. Its innovative “sheet and go” power allows riders to experience smooth landings and...
Harlem Kitesurfing Force
The Force is the first product released in Harlem's new 'Game Changer Lineup'. This represents more than just a new high-performance big air/freeride kite addition to the Harlem range. It represents a totally new way to manufacture leading edge inflatable kites. The Force is one of the first kites on the market to be produced at the Brainchild facility in...
Harlem Kitesurfing LEAD BAR
The Harlem Lead Bar is a remarkable addition to the kitesurfing world, poised to challenge the status quo established by more traditional brands. Set to debut on August 25, 2024, this lead bar is crafted for those who strive for peak performance and unrivaled control when kitesurfing. With its cutting-edge design, the Lead Bar promises to deliver a superior riding...
Harlem Kitesurfing THRIVE
The Thrive is the latest kite addition to be released within Harlem’s new ‘game changer lineup’, another product manufactured in the heart of Europe at the Brainchild factory. As you’re a reader of this magazine, I’ll assume that the Brainchild production facility in North Macedonia is now firmly on your radar. If not, have a look through the back issues...
Harlem Kitesurfing Go V5
The Go has been Harlem's quintessential all-around kite since the start. Harlem calls it their high-performance all-arounder, designed for your everyday session and able to do just about everything you need it to... except get you beers! The most successful kite in the Harlem range, the recently released Go V5 is the best yet. Harlem has always done things a...
Harlem Kitesurfing Go V4
Dutch brand Harlem are making waves in the kitesurfing world for all the right reasons. Not worried about trends or being the cool kids, they simply want to make kites for people to have a blast kitesurfing with. The Go sits in their line up as the high performing freeride allrounder. This means it is the kite for you if...
Harlem Kitesurfing Rocker V2
Harlem have 2 twin tips on offer for 2020, the Wood and Rocker. We had the Rocker on test for this issue which is their hand built freestyle board. Designed for intermediate to advanced riders who want a board they can progress with, it is a high end bit of kit for both freeride and freestyle. At its core, the...
2 months ago
5x World Champion and Harlem’s product designer, Aaron Hadlow, takes you on a deep-dive ride through the all-rounder Harlem Thrive and the Big Air beast,...
1 year ago
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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Agreed! Lorenzo Casati styling it out in Oman!
3 days ago
Leonardo Casati heads to Khareef Kiteboarding in Oman, and if you haven’t been to their spot yet, this video will seriously tempt you to book...
6 days ago
Watch Leonardo Casati’s 2025 Red Bull King of the Air entry video here!
6 days ago
Watch Clément Huot KOTA 2025 entry video here!
7 days ago
Aaron Hadlow takes the Harlem Launch and Harlem Ascent twintip boards for a test ride in Greece. In this episode of The Tech Room, Aaron...
1 week ago
The Battle for the Lake returned to Achill Island on Ireland’s wild west coast, bringing some of the craziest kiteboarding of the season. Tom Court...
2 weeks ago
Red Bull King of the Air returns to Cold Hawaii - Relive the action here! We've got the best riders in the world lined up...
2 weeks ago
W.O.L #32 – Lorenzo Casati is out now! Join Lorenzo as he takes on the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.
2 weeks ago
In this video, Lasse Walker follows the riders of the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 as they throw down some of the most extreme kite manoeuvres...
2 weeks ago
19-year-old Lorenzo Casati has made a name for himself as one of the most fearless young riders in big air and now he has the...
4 weeks ago
This guy!
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The North Sea turned wild in Noordwijk with gusts blasting over 40 knots, waves pounding, pure raw nature. And Harlem showed up big time. 4...
Issue 112
Johanna Müller grew up running barefoot through wadis, sailing with her dad, and soaking up the wild beauty of Oman’s coastline. These days, she’s riding the Khareef winds, running her own kite school, and inspiring others to follow their passion. We caught up with Jo to hear all about life in Oman, how she got into kiteboarding, and what it’s like building a business by the beach in the Middle East!
Issue 112
Grab the snacks, this issue’s Movie Night lineup is all about going bigger, braver, and a little bit crazier! From Aaron Hadlow chasing the world height record to Kai Lenny riding a wakeboard at Jaws, gear safety debates, and Ben Beholz looping a 15m like it’s a toy; these movies are unmissable!
Issue 111
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!
Issue 111
Jen Tyler chats with Aaron Hadlow about Harlem’s newest releases the PEAK kite and ASCENT twin tip. Built in collaboration with Ralf Grösel, the gear blends performance, comfort, and sustainability. Aaron shares what sets these designs apart and why they’re built to help riders push their limits. Read all about it here!
Issue 110
From chasing podiums to creating flying works of art, Scott Barendsen is redefining his path. Blending kiting with creativity and marketing, he’s turning kites into moving canvases and pushing the sport in an exciting direction - read all about it here!
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!
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!
Issue 109
In this Tech Focus, Aaron takes us behind the scenes of the Launch, sharing insights into the design process, the collaboration with Ralf Grosel, and how this board is set to redefine performance for riders of all levels. From stormy 27.5m jumps to smooth, controlled carves, the Launch is engineered for versatility, comfort, and confidence. Aaron tells us all about it!
Issue 108
Kiteboarding might be a young sport, but its history is packed with unforgettable moments. This year’s Red Bull King of the Air wasn’t just about going extreme —it was also a chance to reflect on where the sport started and how far it’s come. Rou Chater, who’s been in the game for 25 years, shares his unique take on KOTA’s evolution, from its roots in Maui to the groundbreaking inclusion of a women’s division this year. Get ready for a deep dive into the event’s history, the highs and lows, and what makes it such a massive part of the kiteboarding culture.
Issue 108
We sit down with Lana Herman! From her beginnings in landlocked Ljubljana, Slovenia, to discovering the world of kiteboarding, Lana’s journey has been anything but ordinary. We talk about how kiteboarding changed her life, her love for Big Air, and the role of her sponsors in shaping her career. Check it out!
Issue 108
In the BAKL Big Break, 8 rising kitesurfers battled it out in Guriu, Brazil, for the chance of a lifetime—a shot at a €30,000 prize and mentorship from Richard Hamilton. We caught up with the winner, Victor Emanoel, to hear about his epic win and what’s next for him. Don’t miss this exclusive interview!
Issue 107
Brace yourselves… here come the robots. In this issue, we handed the reins over to artificial intelligence and let it write its own feature—an interesting experiment, considering it was crafted by a robot. Don’t worry, I still have my job…for now. But this is just the beginning, and the future is looking more and more like something out of a Sci-Fi movie. Read on to find out more in Rou Chater’s 107 editorial!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
Agreed! Lorenzo Casati styling it out in Oman!nn @Lorenzo Casati @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
1 day ago
Leonardo Casati heads to Khareef Kiteboarding in Oman, and if you haven’t been to their spot yet, this video will seriously tempt you to book a trip! OMAN - LEO v LOG # 13 - Leonardo Casati here.nn @Leonardo Casati…
3 days ago
Watch Leonardo Casati’s 2025 Red Bull King of the Air entry video here!nn @Leonardo Casati @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
6 days ago
Watch Clément Huot KOTA 2025 entry video here!nn @Clement Huot @Harlem Kitesurfing
6 days ago
Aaron Hadlow takes the Harlem Launch and Harlem Ascent twintip boards for a test ride in Greece. In this episode of The Tech Room, Aaron breaks down the design, construction, and performance of the all-around freeride Launch and the Big…
7 days ago
The Battle for the Lake returned to Achill Island on Ireland’s wild west coast, bringing some of the craziest kiteboarding of the season. Tom Court joined the Duotone Kiteboarding crew for the action!nn @Aaron Hadlow @Ruben Lenten @Tom Court @DUOTONE…
1 week ago
Red Bull King of the Air returns to Cold Hawaii - Relive the action here! We've got the best riders in the world lined up to take on the North Sea in Nørre Vorupør, with a shot at competing at…
2 weeks ago
W.O.L #32 – Lorenzo Casati is out now! Join Lorenzo as he takes on the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.nn @Cohan van Dijk @Giel Vlugt @Leonardo Casati @Lewis Crathern @Lorenzo Casati @Ruben Lenten @Sarah Sadek @Zara Hoogenraad @DUOTONE @Harlem Kitesurfing @ION…
2 weeks ago
In this video, Lasse Walker follows the riders of the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 as they throw down some of the most extreme kite manoeuvres we have seen in competition, and he is taking you along. Enjoy!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan…
2 weeks ago
This guy!nn @Lorenzo Casati @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
4 weeks ago
The North Sea turned wild in Noordwijk with gusts blasting over 40 knots, waves pounding, pure raw nature. And Harlem showed up big time. 4 Harlem riders. One unforgettable event. Lorenzo Casati on his Harlem Peak + Ascent stormed through…
4 weeks ago
Watch the final of the Megaloop 2025!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan van Dijk @Lorenzo Casati @DUOTONE @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
4 weeks ago
Relive the action - RED BULL MEGALOOP 2025!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan van Dijk @Francesca Maini @Giel Vlugt @Jamie Overbeek @Jason Van Der Spuy @Jeremy Burlando @Jett Bradshaw @Josh Gillitt @Lana Herman @Leonardo Casati @Lorenzo Casati @Luca Ceruti @Nathalie Lambrecht @Ruben…
4 weeks ago
Sessions with Clement Huot!nn @Clement Huot @Harlem Kitesurfing
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Watch the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 - Men’s highlights here!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan van Dijk @Giel Vlugt @Lorenzo Casati @Luca Ceruti @CORE Kiteboarding @DUOTONE @F-ONE Kiteboarding @Flysurfer @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
4 weeks ago
Today is the day — the world’s best kiteboarders gather on the raw coastline of the Netherlands as Red Bull Megaloop 2025 kicks off in Noordwijk. Known for its brutal North Sea storms and as the home of 2015 champion…
1 month ago
Leonardo Casati just dropped a new episode — “LEO v LOG” #12 is live!nn @Leonardo Casati @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
1 month ago
Watch SYLT – W.O.L. #3 for a behind-the-scenes look at Lorenzo Casati’s GKA Kite World Tour journey, where he secured 3rd place in Hydrofoil Big Air!nn @Lorenzo Casati @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
1 month ago
Leonardo Casati U19 Kite-Surf World Champ!nn @Leonardo Casati @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
1 month ago
Follow the SpaceX Kitesurfing Crew for the next 20 min as they chase the storm to Cold Hawaii! Three days of epic sessions, including waves over five meters, as six riders pushed their limits in some of Europe’s toughest conditions.nn…
1 month ago
Watch the action-packed highlights from Finals Day / Day Four of the Kite-Surf discipline in Sylt. Congratulations to all podium winners! Mens Results 1st Theo Demanez 2nd Gabriel Benetton 3rd James Carew 4th Leonardo Casati Women's Results 1st Capucine Delannoy…
2 months ago
Watch the highlights of Day Three here in Sylt. We completed the Hydrofoil Big Air discipline! Massive congrats to the winners! 1st Hugo Wigglesworth 2nd Finn Flugel 3rd Lorenzo Casati 4th Leonardo Casatinn @Finn Flugel @Hugo Wigglesworth @Leonardo Casati @Lorenzo…
2 months ago
Double trouble: the Casati brothers!nn @Leonardo Casati @Lorenzo Casati @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
2 months ago
Finn and Lorenzo went all in for the Hydrofoil Big Air Final. Massive respect!nn @Finn Flugel @Lorenzo Casati @DUOTONE @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @ION Products @Mystic
2 months ago
Watch the highlights from Day One of the Hydrofoil Big Air discipline in Sylt!nn @Hugo Wigglesworth @Leonardo Casati @Paulino Pereira @Peer Schnyder @Armstrong Foils @DUOTONE @Eleveight Kites @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @ION Products @Mystic @Ozone
2 months ago
Leonardo Casati putting on a true show finishing in 2nd place in the U19 division!nn @Leonardo Casati @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
2 months ago
History made in St. Peter-Ording! Fifty-six young riders battled it out at the first-ever GKA Youth Big Air World Championships. Three boys’ divisions (U14, U16, U19) and seven fearless girls in U19 - Check out the highlights here!nn @Finn Flugel…
2 months ago
Last time Rou Chater caught up with Ralf Grösel, he was launching his project in North Macedonia. Fast forward, and he’s now building kites for Harlem, F-ONE, Reedin, and Juniqua. In this feature, Rou dives into how Ralf’s cutting-edge technologies.…
2 months ago
Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months
The Red Bull King Of The Air Qualifier Cold Hawaii 2025 Results! nn1st @jeremyburlandokiter n2nd @lorenzocasati n3rd @stinokiteboarding nnPhoto by @esbenzollnerolesennn@rideengine @slingshotkite @harlemkitesurfing @mysticboarding @redbull
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A historic day for kiteboarding, and a huge shoutout to all the riders who went bigger, bolder, and more extreme than ever - the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 results are: nnMenn1st @lorenzocasati n2nd @andrea_principi04 n3rd @cohan_vandijknnWomenn1st @zarahoogenraad n2nd @nathalie_lambrecht n3rd…
1 month ago
Grab the snacks, this issue’s Movie Night lineup is all about going bigger, braver, and a little bit crazier! nnFrom @aaronhadlow chasing the world height record to Kai Lenny riding a wakeboard at Jaws, gear safety debates with @gethighwithmike and…
1 month ago
@jo_mueller grew up running barefoot through wadis, sailing with her dad, and soaking up the wild beauty of Oman’s coastline. These days, she’s riding the Khareef winds, running her own kite school, and inspiring others to follow their passion. We…
2 months ago
In this IKSURFMAG feature, we explore how @brainchild_production Manufacturing grew from a 1,000 m² workshop in North Macedonia to one of kite and wing production’s most innovative forces in just two years. From stitch-free ProWeld technology to digital printing, they…
2 months ago
Issue 112 is here! nnThis issue, @rouchater kicks things off with an editorial on summer storms in the UK, exploring how big air, storm chasing, and apps are reshaping our sport and why safety should always come first. We hit…
2 months ago
Awesome Performing kites with an even better story 😉