Hendrick Lopes
Pro Rider
3 months ago
The Gift that keeps on giving. The kite that has defined a whole generation is back with its highest performance boost. The all-new design from...
4 months ago
Step into the world of Airton Cozzolino! As the 2023 World Champion, he kicks off the new season with unshakable focus and a mission to...
4 months ago
Join Hendrick Lopes as he takes you on a journey through the stunning beauty of his home, Cabo Verde! “I’m incredibly lucky to call this...
6 months ago
Join Hendrick Lopes on a journey through his beautiful home called Cabo Verde! I'm super fortunate to call it home, a place filled with beauty,...
7 months ago
Check out the full highlights from the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2024!
1 year ago
Join us as local athlete Kelton Lopes takes us around the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Cape Verde! Subscribe to the GKA for more action!
1 year ago
Watch the full highlights from the spectacular first Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour stop of the year in Cape Verde. The iconic Ponta Preta...
1 year ago
If you've never been to Cape Verde before, this glimpse into Cozzolino's world will tempt you to book some flights! Dive into the world of...
1 year ago
As the name suggests, Cabrinha's Drifter is synonymous with it’s Drift ability. Put it in position and ride down the line, the kite gives you...
1 year ago
Now THATS how you introduce a new collection - Watch Cabrinha's 04 launch video NOW! Not all things are created equally, and neither should they...
2 years ago
Welcome to Rio, take a seat! Feast your eyes on the captivating 25-minute highlight video showcasing the second GKA Kite-Surf event of the season. Enjoy!
2 years ago
Tune in to the debut episode of the 'Rider Diaries Series', taking us for an inside look into the competitive world of athletes! In this...
Issue 110
Chill out and go kitesurfing! In Issue 110, Rou Chater looks back on how kiteboarding has shaped his life—and how it continues to unite us in uncertain times. As the sport faces new challenges like trade wars and rising costs, Rou shares a powerful reminder: In a world that feels more divided than ever, the kiteboarding community is still driven by passion, connection, and the simple joy of getting out on the water.
Issue 109
For Hendrick Lopes, Cape Verde is more than a kitesurfing paradise—it’s home. This season brought unexpected calm, offering time to reconnect with family, train his surf-loving dog Nalu, and inspire local kids to dream big. But when the waves returned, so did the action, transforming quiet days into unforgettable sessions - we’ve got it all, exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
Issue 104
Rou Chater is back! But for how long? The good news is that he is still just as pumped on kitesurfing as he ever was…
Issue 103
Rou Chater gets an invite to the Cabrinha 2024 photo shoot, a chance for him to finally visit the magical island of Tiree, which has been on his travel hitlist for over 30 years. Read about his journey in this article as he joins James Boulding, Alby Rondina, Hannah Whiteley, and the rest of the team for an epic adventure!
Issue 91
The best photos with nowhere else to go, feast your eyes on our photo gallery in Lightroom Issue 91!
Issue 90
Manera is known for creating some of the most iconic kite content ever seen. Each year, they carefully select a few of their top team riders to explore a unique location and document it on film and photo. Join the Manera crew as they journey through Cornisa Cantábrica!
Issue 89
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the BANDIT, the F-ONE team packs their bags and heads south of the border to Mexico's Baja, California, for what promises to be a spicy product shoot! Find out what happened on Carretera Federal 1!
Issue 87
Rou Chater has contributed 101 Editorials to the world of kitesurfing! Now, with aching hands and a worn-out keyboard, Rou takes a look back at the last 17 years, and lets us know what kind of changes are coming up behind the scenes of IKSURFMAG!
Issue 87
The best photos with nowhere else to go! Indulge your eyeballs in Lightroom Issue #87!
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