Matchu Lopes
Pro Rider
1 month ago
The final GKA Big Air World Championship lineup has been announced! The riders have qualified to compete across four disciplines: twin-tip / strapless / hydrofoil.…
1 month ago
Premiering for the first time - we're watching IN PURSUIT OF FREEDOM ft. Matchu Lopes.
3 months ago
The ION 2022 new range 2022 is OUT! ION have once again hit the nail on the head and announced yet another innovation introducing the…
5 months ago
#Write Your Own Chapter by ION. We are pioneers and passionate. We're in a constant state of dreaming. We are home though our mind is…
6 months ago
In this episode of the GKA News Show, Jo Ciastula gives you a complete overview of the 2021 season and the last GKA Freestyle, Kite-Surf…
8 months ago
We've got Reno and Matchu here, showing off Duotone's latest release - the Dice! So, if you are looking for one of the best freestyle…
8 months ago
Watch Matchu Lopes, James Carew, Airton Cozzolino and more put the neo through its paces! For years, Duotone's Neo has been the wave kite against…
9 months ago
Duotone's just released their 2022 Surfboards D/LAB incl. The Fish D/LAB, Wam D/LAB and Whip D/LAB - Watch this! Duotone's new RMF (Reflex Memory Foam)…
9 months ago
Your favourite Duotone kites and boards just got the SLS and D/Lab upgrade, and we've got the full scoop right here for you! Kites Neo…
9 months ago
IT'S HERE! Duotone's 2022 Neo SLS - a wave and strapless freestyle kite, even better with the Strong Light Superior construction featuring Penta TX; get…
10 months ago
IT'S HERE! The 2022 DUOTONE team wear collection has arrived! Check out Duotone's t-shirts, hoodies, boardshorts and caps for both men and women right here!…
10 months ago
Jo Ciastula and Gemma Hamaini give us the lowdown on what went on during the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Denmark on Day TWO!
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!
Issue 66
Sleep, who needs it? Colleen Carroll and fellow North teammates Reno Romeu and Matchu Lopez tear through wild New Zealand. They find beauty in spades and sessions for all, sacrificing sleep for an unforgettable journey!
Issue 65
Rou Chater chats to perhaps the most influential man in kiteboarding right now, Till Eberle the CEO of Boards and More. Find out what his vision is for the future of our sport and what to expect from one of the biggest kite brands in the world over the next few years.
Issue 59
Rear line depower is the future, we’ve tasted it, and North have made it a reality, no more flapping depower lines, no more hunting for it or trying to grab it in a gust, just pure control at the tips of your fingers! What do you think of the concept?
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2019 - Injured
2018 - 3° Place
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