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Now in its second year, the Wainman Hawaii Cruzer is only going to build on its initial success. And with the likes of Forest Bakker, Wainman Hawaii Pro Rider, claiming it as his “board of choice” it’s bound to gather even more admirers. The 2016 model brings a funky new graphic featuring skateboard trucks under the board, something you don’t...
The Joke is Wainman’s first twintip, their pride and joy, which they’ve been developing since the beginning. The Joke's claim to fame is an industry first ‘3D’ bottom shape that is made by the convex bubble placed on the centre of the board. New for 2016 the Joke is lighter and slightly stiffer in construction, it also boasts deeper bottom...
We tested the Generation 3.0 Gypsy 6.5m last year and have been looking forward to getting our hands on the Punch. Generation 3.0 of the Wainman Hawaii series of kites was long awaited. Unlike other brands Wainman, doesn’t release kites on a yearly product cycle and the Generation 2.0 series was actually launched over two years ago. So, what’s different...
Generation 3.0 of the Wainman Hawaii series of kites has been long awaited. The team doesn’t release kites on a yearly product cycle unlike some other brands and the Generation 2.0 series was actually launched over two years ago. Wainman Hawaii fans have had a long wait for their new kites! What’s changed? Fans of the brand will be pleased...
The Gypsy has been in the Wainman Hawaii line-up for a while now, and it is worth mentioning that every size in the line-up is different. Not just in a scaled up or scaled down way, the team look at each size, what is expected of it and then design the kite around that formula. They always stick to the...
Legendary Maui shaper Sean Ordonez has shaped the surfboard line up for 2013 from Wainman Hawaii. The Passport is based around a classic surfboard shape, but with a modern twist and is aimed at handling just about anything you can throw at it. That said it definitely has a nod towards bigger more powerful waves and side shore conditions. The...
The guys at Wainman Hawaii have been busy of late; the line up now includes a 7.5m Mr Green and a 10.5m Punch, shortening the gap between the 6, 9 and 12m kites already in the range. If you read the magazine you’ll know we are a really fan of the 9m Smoke kite, which flies beautifully and feels natural...
The Smoke is the go to kite in the Wainman line up, boasting a huge range and offering performance in the waves, freestyle and freeride. The build quality on the Wainman kites has never been in question, and 2012 is no different. The construction is solid with reinforcement in all the right places. The kite also comes with plenty of...
Striking would be one word to describe the Joke, pimp would be another. Calling on some seriously artistic graphics the board certainly delivers in the looks department, but it doesn’t stop there. It comes with 4 small wakestyle fins, straps and pads and, wait for it, a multi-function screwdriver and a padded board bag! OK so it isn’t the cheapest...
You’d have to have lived under a rock for the last ten years not to have heard of Lou Wainman, one of the early pioneers and stars of our great sport. After an extended absence from the limelight Lou came back with a whole new brand and philosophy. The range is certainly different, but then what else would you expect...
The Vivida Lifestyle crew put a huge amount of effort into this rather special movie featuring some of the best riders in the most amazing...
Make sure you watch this old school footage! Attempting handle passes without leashes...mental!
Stop what you are doing right now and enjoy this special treat, cancel your dinner plans or whatever was on the cards for the evening...
#wipeoutwednesday! The last one is definitely the best! It takes practice to nail tricks and sometimes you have to take some hard hits to get...
Check out this incredible action from the recent Pringles Kitesurf World Cup! Double handle passes galore and tricks you won't even be able to get...
Look busy! Rabbit Gang 3.1 is here from Wainman Hawaii and there is a sick edit that has dropped for the launch, watch Niccolo Porcella...
#WipeoutWednesday It's easy to miss read the title of this video as Epic Crash, and we'll be honest, it is a pretty epic crash, but...
Find some Thursday motivation in the form of sick strapless freestyle! This short edit from the Tarifa Strapless Pro is a must watch! Five sick...
We just love a crash compilation here at IKSURFMAG. Check out this brand new edit just in time for #wipeoutwednesday. Chloe & Lucas have plenty...
The editing in this short film from Germany is on point! We love it when soundtrack & shots are cut so seamlessly together. Join Jan...
This is one of those kite films where you just won't believe the water can be THAT clear! Join Lucas & Chloe on their season...
They're calling it the legendary winter of 2016. Get blown away by this compilation of Niccolo Porcella taking kitesurfing to another level at Jaws, Peahi. Make sure you look...
The wind has been a cruel mistress this issue, so our test is rather light, but we’d rather test things properly with some decent wind than just regurgitate the manufacturers blurb! We did manage to test gear from Core, Crazy Fly, Moses, Ozone and Wainman Hawaii though!
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Did we make you famous and did you win a T-Shirt?
Rou Chater takes a moment to consider risk management and how we shouldn’t forget about it as kiters!
We’ve got a huge test for you this issue with kites, foil boards, twin tips and surfboards all getting put through their paces!
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We've got more 2016 kites and boards for you this issue with Ozone, North, Slingshot, F-ONE, Brunotti and Shinn all getting put their paces!
The Spanish wonderkid inspired many of todays pro riders, he's been there since the beginning and defined a style by which many a benchmark was set!
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Win a Wainman Hawaii Mania C kite this issue!
We chat to Mike Husky Przeciechowski the lead designer and creative director at Wainman Hawaii to find out what makes the brand tick.
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