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Twin Tips 2021

Shinn ADHD Distortion

The Shinn ADHD has been the flagship ride from the Shinn team aimed at the freestyler looking for no compromises. It’s the highest performance…

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Hydrofoil Boards 2020

Shinn Jackson Sunburner

The Shinn Jackson Sunburner is a low volume hydrofoil board that is perfect for strapped or strapless riding. Mark Shinn has been a fan…

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Hydrofoils 2020

Shinn K2

When Shinn launched the Model P a while back, it was a bit of a lightbulb moment for lots of riders - an easy…

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Twin Tips 2020

Shinn Monk Mental

The Monk has been a stalwart of the Shinn range for eight years now, with an extensive pedigree, and an army of fans around…

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Twin Tips 2020

Shinn Slicer

Shinn have a huge pedigree in the world of kitesurfing; Mark Shinn has been creating incredible boards for what feels like forever, the Slicer…

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Twin Tips 2019

Shinn Bernhard

The Shinn Bernhard is a large light wind board designed to increase your days on the water in those super light winds. Measuring in…

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Twin Tips 2019

Shinn Ronson Player

If your riding style sits between freestyle and freeride, then the Ronson Player from Shinn is for you. The brand has been synonymous with…

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Hydrofoil Boards 2018

Shinn Jackson + K foil

Shinn have been producing some incredibly top end boards for many years now, this issue we are going to be taking a look at…

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Twin Tips 2018

Shinn Ronson Patrol

The extensive board line up from Shinn ensures there is a board for every type of rider out there, and for those who like…

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Twin Tips 2017

Shinn ADHD Sunset

Founded by two times World Champion Mark Shinn, the brand has grown massively over the years producing some fantastic and well-loved boards for the…

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Twin Tips 2017

Shinn Monkette Gold

Back for 2017, the Monkette Gold is Shinn’s all-round board designed especially for women. Designed to the same spec as the ever-popular ‘Monk’ board,…

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2 years 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...

News
3 years ago

Watch Grant Clayton’s latest vlog for a quick getaway to El Medano - Tag someone who needs a dose of sunshine!

News
3 years ago

Join Grant Clayton in this tech talk as he explains the process of how to remove and replace your kite bladder!

News
3 years ago

Mark Shinn talks us through the Jackson; Shinn's dedicated kite foil board! To find out more about the Jackson, please click here.

News
3 years ago

Mark Shinn talks us through that Shinn MONKETTE in this #techtalk! Unashamedly sharing many features with the Monk X, female riders will benefit from the...

News
3 years ago

The Airush Ultra team with Ho'okipa is hands down one of the lightest, most stable, direct and most efficient single-strut kites on the market!  -...

News
3 years ago

Mark Shinn tells us all about the Superking in his latest tech talk - Maximum joy in small winds with a board that won't hold...

News
3 years ago

In this tech talk, we heard it from the man himself, Mark Shinn! Designed with progression in mind, Shinn's Vilion might just be the easiest...

News
3 years ago

In this tech talk, Mark Shinn talks us through the ADHD Prismatic explosive grip and tones of pop generated by the hard channels running through...

News
3 years ago

Shinn's goal was to produce a split board thats performance, quality, and style that was worthy to carry the Shinn name in a package thats...

News
3 years ago

We’re stoked to announce we’re on for the third IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag Demo Weekender on the 9th, 10th & 11th of June 2023 at...

News
3 years ago

So, what makes Shinn's Absinthe stand out? Mark Shinn tells us all about it in this tech talk! Most twintips are constructed using a paulownia...

News
4 years ago

Shinn is a high-quality kiteboard brand with a fresh outlook, creating a ride for everyone with one of the most extensive ranges of kiteboards. Their...

Feature
7 years ago

Shinn is a high performance, quality kiteboard brand with a fresh outlook, creating a ride for everyone with one of the most extensive ranges kiteboards....

Feature
8 years ago

Welcome to the world of Shinn! Shinn is a high performance, quality kiteboard brand with a fresh outlook, creating a ride for everyone with one...

Feature
8 years ago

It's Monday, and that means it is time for the Intriguing Beings Podcast once again! Check out this weeks episode with non-other than Mark Shinn...

Feature
9 years ago

Shinn is a high performance, quality kiteboard brand with a fresh outlook, creating a ride for everyone with one of the most extensive ranges kiteboards....

Feature
10 years ago

Shinn, Mark Shinn has been on the kiteboarding scene since 1999. He's got world titles under his belt and a shed ton of kiteboarding knowledge....

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11 years ago

Shinn, the brand brought to you by the only person on the planet to win two World Titles from two World Tours in the same...

Feature
Issue 100

With a history that goes back to the 1970s, kitesurfing has been around, in some form or other, for almost 50 years; can you believe it?! In this feature, we've put together a timeline of the key points in our kiting history, including the development of the sport, competitive achievements, pop culture, and unforgettable acts by some of our top riders. Enjoy IKSURFMAG's 100 Moments!

3 years ago
Issue 95

Feast your eyes on some of our favourite photos from this issue in our Lightroom gallery!

4 years ago
Issue 95

Find out what’s happening in the world of wind in On The Fly! Check out features on the Bahamas and Scotland, talk big air with Jamie Overbeek, hear from Denis Makolkin on kiting injuries, and find out about the Fabric of Kitesurfing History with Louise Hadlow. There’s world records, new gear, and more, in On The Fly!

4 years ago
Issue 94

The energy is back in the kitesurfing industry, with events happening left, right, and centre! Editor Crystal Veness gives the update on King of the Air, the recent IKSURFMAG / Tonic Mag Kite and Wing Demo Weekender, and talks about the importance of a close knit local kiting community!

4 years ago
Issue 94

Lightroom Issue 94 is the place to feast your eyes on some of this issue’s best photos!

4 years ago
Issue 93

Shinn's first-ever board, the Monk, has been a part of the line-up from the start, with 2022 marking ten years of Monk. Designer Mark Shinn takes us through the decade-long journey and introduces us to the Monk X in this exclusive Q&A!

4 years ago
Issue 91

From race reports to snowkiting to the lagoons of Brazil, we check in with a few of your favourite riders and brands to see what’s going on. Don’t miss out on the latest industry news, rider stories, and product releases, all right here in On The Fly!

5 years ago
Issue 91

The best photos with nowhere else to go, feast your eyes on our photo gallery in Lightroom Issue 91!

5 years ago
Issue 90

The latest version of the Shinn Jackson pops off the water with the Chromatic colour treatment, but it's the tech behind the board that makes it extra special. Find out more about the Jackson foil board in this Q&A with Mark Shinn!

5 years ago
Issue 89

From the colourful Caribbean to the European coast down to the windswept beaches of South Africa, Lightroom Issue 89 features some epic kitesurfing photography!

5 years ago
Issue 88

Is there any fantasy as captivating as fleeing ‘the real world’ to soak up the sun and session every day on a tropical island? Polish couple Tusia and Daniel did just that, choosing to put down roots in Zanzibar! Find out if the reality matches the fantasy in this article!

5 years ago
Issue 87

The best photos with nowhere else to go! Indulge your eyeballs in Lightroom Issue #87!

5 years ago
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2 years 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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