Matchu Lopes
Pro Rider
3 weeks ago
After a two-year break, the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour is back at the legendary wave spot Ponta Preta. Watch local heroes Matchu Lopes,…
2 months ago
Watch the Day 7 highlights from Copa Kitley GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Rio 2023 where they continued with the Men's Round 4! To read the…
2 months ago
Day dreaming!
5 months ago
Who will take home the title of Men's Move of the Year? The vote is yours! The Men’s Move of the Year Award will be…
5 months ago
Who will take home the Mens Move of the Year Award? It's up to you to vote for the male kitesurfer who impresses with their…
5 months ago
It's time for a second season of James Carew's Storming video series! Between events, James has been globetrotting in search of the perfect kite surfing…
6 months ago
So you’re serious about your wavekiting and got the basics dialled? Well, there’s good news for you! The Duotone Academy has added 17 new, super…
6 months ago
Check out the latest tutorial on the Duotone Academy App - Matchu Lopes demonstrates a 360 Backside! Steps Control your speed Initiate board rotation Switch…
7 months ago
You may have a harness, but does it fit right? Let's get real. When it comes to your harness, everyone should care about having their individualised…
10 months ago
Are you ready?! From the 23rd to the 27th of November, the final events of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour will be a…
12 months ago
Check out Liam Dredge's summary of the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla, Morocco event! Dakhla 2022 was certainly one for the history books! A promising…
12 months ago
THE FINALS! Watch the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2022 highlights here. Re-joining the competition at the quarter final stage would always lead to a…
Issue 100
Three of the world's best wave kiters, Matchu Lopes, Keahi de Aboitiz, and Reo Stevens, take us under the lip in 'The Barrel Section'! From courage and experience to equipment specifics to the spot itself, it must all come together to get that perfect barrel. In this IKSURFMAG exclusive, you'll find out what it takes to get totally pitted, bro!
Issue 100
It's not just kites that are getting the innovative materials treatment; neoprene accessories are going through a major development period, too! At ION's in-house laboratory, they've developed an ultra-stretchy wetsuit lining called Max_Flex. Find out what's outside ION's wetsuits in this interview with Michi Schuster!
Issue 99
Getting your name in the history books of kiteboarding takes some serious blood, sweat, and tears. For those professional athletes that have dedicated their careers to becoming the best in the world, is it worth it? In this article, Crystal Veness looks at the money behind competitive kiteboarding, with insights from some of the sports top riders. Read it here, exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
Issue 97
In extreme conditions, kiteboarding can be seriously dangerous. The trick is to stay calm, know your limit, be prepared, and definitely DON'T PANIC! Editor Crystal Veness explains more in this editorial.
Issue 96
Perfect fit in a harness can make all the difference to your session. ION wants you to have as much time on the water as possible, and this goal is achieved through incorporating ergonomics in their design process. Learn more about ION’s latest harness technology in this Tech Focus Q&A!
Issue 85
The release of the new Quicklock Hook from ION marks an exciting step forward in harness hook technology. Find out more about what the Quicklock Hook is and how it works in this Tech Focus!
Issue 83
This was the mantra on the Duotone shoot in Fuerteventura this summer, with only 12 days to get all the shots for the new boards and kites, it was a non-stop mission to ensure success! Luckily they scored some great waves and wind too!
Issue 81
James Carew heads to Mauritius for the GKA to beat Airton Cozzolino, while one dream got crushed he discovers another magical moment just around the corner he wasn’t expecting that puts everything in perspective… What’s your best kiting moment in time?
Issue 78
Is kitesurfing expensive? Or is it too cheap? Rou Chater puts his best maths hat on to work out what the real cost of kiteboarding is and comes to some interesting conclusions. If you've ever wondered about the costs of kites, this one is for you...
Issue 77
Join Colleen Carroll as she takes a ridiculously long flight to go and explore the wilds of Namibia joining the Duotone team and getting well and truly off the beaten track!
Issue 70
Rou Chater looks at the incredible turn of events that have led to some major changes at kitesurfing’s top table. The launch of Duotone, what’s happening with Cabrinha and the rebirth of the new North is explained right here.
Issue 67
Rou Chater has been travelling to One Eye in Mauritius since before it was even a thing, in the old days it was quiet and menacing, these days it’s a zoo out there. If you’ve ever wanted to know the best way to tackle it, and how to survive then read this!
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Three of the world's best wave kiters, Matchu Lopes, Keahi de Aboitiz, and Reo Stevens Coaching, take us under the lip in 'The Barrel Section'! From courage and experience to equipment specifics to the spot itself, it must all come…
2 weeks ago
After a two-year break, the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour is back at the legendary wave spot Ponta Preta. Watch local heroes Matchu Lopes, Airton Cozzolino, and Mitu Monteiro take the stage, eagerly gearing up to showcase their wave…
3 weeks ago
It's not just kites that are getting the innovative materials treatment; neoprene accessories are going through a major development period, too! At ION's in-house laboratory, they've developed an ultra-stretchy wetsuit lining called Max_Flex. Find out what's outside ION's wetsuits in…
4 weeks ago
Three of the world's best wave kiters, Matchu Lopes, Keahi de Aboitiz, and Reo Stevens Coaching, take us under the lip in 'The Barrel Section'! From courage and experience to equipment specifics to the spot itself, it must all come…
1 month ago
It's not just kites that are getting the innovative materials treatment; neoprene accessories are going through a major development period, too! At ION's in-house laboratory, they've developed an ultra-stretchy wetsuit lining called Max_Flex. Find out what's outside ION's wetsuits in…
1 month ago
Wow! What an event! Congratulations to the @gkakiteworldtour Copa Kitley GKA Kite-Surf World Cup winners! nn1st Matchu Lopes n2nd AIRton Cozzolinon3rd @sebastianribeiroo n4th @charly.mrtinnnPhotos by @romantsovaphoto nn@duotone.kiteboarding @cabrinhakites @qatarairways @revistakitley @dakinennGKA Kite World Tournn#kiteboardingmagazine #kiteboarder #kitetrip #kitesurfers #kitespot #kiteboarding #kiteboard…
2 months ago
Day dreaming!nn Matchu Lopes Duotone Kiteboarding International @ION
2 months ago
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5 months ago
Who will take home the title of Men's Move of the Year? The vote is yours! The Men’s Move of the Year Award will be won by the male kitesurfer who demonstrates the most advanced and committed level of kiteboarding…
5 months ago
Elevate your surf game with a premium set of surf fins that will take your wave board to another level! In this issue, we've teamed up with Quobba Fins to offer up a set of Carbon Glass fins! nnWant to…
5 months ago
Who will take home the Mens Move of the Year Award? It's up to you to vote for the male kitesurfer who impresses with their advanced and committed kiteboarding skills in a trick shot from 1 May 2022 to 17…
5 months ago
It's time for a second season of James Carew's Storming video series! Between events, James has been globetrotting in search of the perfect kite surfing experience. Pushing the limits of what is possible from big wave surfing, kitesurfing the heaviest…
5 months ago
So you’re serious about your wavekiting and got the basics dialled? Well, there’s good news for you! The Duotone Academy has added 17 new, super exciting intermediate to advanced wave moves to the Academy App featuring multiple World Champions Airton…
6 months ago
Check out the latest tutorial on the Duotone Academy App - Matchu Lopes demonstrates a 360 Backside! Steps Control your speed Initiate board rotation Switch hands on bar Finish the rotation Don't forget to download the Duotone Academy App on…
6 months ago
You may have a harness, but does it fit right? Let's get real. When it comes to your harness, everyone should care about having their individualised fit - Matchu Lopes talks us through ION's 3D Fit Technology, which is all…
7 months ago
Matchu Lopes slaying waves with his #quobbafins!nnQuobba Fins kitesurf Quobba Fins Duotone Kiteboarding International Matchu Lopes ION
8 months ago
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