Kitesurfing Articles & Video

Africa

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TOP 10 Waves | Cape Verde 2024

February 23, 2024

Check out the top 10 waves from the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Cape Verde!

News

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GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde 2023 – Day 2 Highlights

March 19, 2023

On Day 2 of the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Cape Verde, the battle for the title comes to a head. Reigning world champion...

Surfing

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Maui Missions with Jesse Richman | Episode 3 | Jaws

March 1, 2022

Jesse Richman’s third episode of Maui Missions is here! Discover the full elemental power of Jesse taking on Pe'ahi Jaws... Journey along with us 🚀🤙 Website:...

Surfing

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Olivia Jenkins and Jesse Richman at Jaws – 01/22/22

January 25, 2022

Alex Aguera got a few clips of some epic stuff yesterday at Peahi, Maui. Olivia Jenkins, Jesse Richman, Kai Lenny, Ridge Lenny, and others...

Surfing

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This is Surf. It Calls.

October 20, 2021

The North Surf lineup just dropped. New teaser video. At North, we understand the unbreakable bond between the elements and our tribe. We too, feel...

Gear

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Duotone Surfboards D/LAB

October 3, 2021

Surfboards D/LAB Fish D/LAB Wam D/LAB Whip D/LAB Duotone's new RMF (Reflex Memory Foam) Shock Absorber in combination with the Innegra Shield offers decisive technical advantages over the...

News

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Canadian Reece Myerscough cracks top four in Sylt, Germany!

August 19, 2021

It was another insane day of intense action on the water as stormy Sylt continued to deliver the goods. The competition started bright and...

Surfing

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Kitesurfing Face Wash in Fiji

June 27, 2021

The most epic kitesurfing face wash ever! It happens around the 24 second mark. That's one way to get out of a barrel. Cloudbreak in...

Surfing

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Sessions – Brus, Bros & Amigos Ft. Oswald Smith, Kiko Roig Torres & Reider Decker

June 15, 2021

There is no stopping the energy of Brus, Bros & Amigos when they have decided to take a trip together, even if it means...

Editor's Choice

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Is Surfing Better than Kitesurfing?

April 7, 2020

Is Surfing Better than Kitesurfing? A question that's been on my mind for a few years now, since I started kitesurfing. In this video...

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Wave Classic 2019 Recap

September 26, 2019

The 2019 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia went off! We had epic Cape Hatteras conditions, cranking wind and well overhead surf. Everyone...

Surfing

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Riding Cape Hatteras hurricane swell KEVVLOG³ #15

September 24, 2019

We scored all time great conditions during the Cape Hatters Wave classic due to a hurricane off the coast. First the hurricane came straight...

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Wave Classic 2019 WINNERS!

September 21, 2019

And your winners are.... Thanks to everyone who came out and to all of our riders who make this event great! We will see...

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Wave Classic 2019 Mini Highlight Reel

September 20, 2019

A short highlight reel from the event, full recap video and winners announcement coming soon!

Surfing

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The Duotone Kiteboarding Ozdyssey

July 10, 2019

The vast expanse of Western OZ, endless beaches and dirt, coastline roads that stretch as far as the eye can see. Four of the...

Surfing

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Sessions – The Plans Changed

June 25, 2019

Notorious for extreme weather conditions, we decided to venture toward the southern regions of the Cape Point peninsula, to film a few sessions at...

Surfing

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Sessions with Moona Ep. 15: Fiji

June 15, 2019

Join triple Kitesurf World Champion Moona Whyte in Fiji where she scores some epic barrel sessions together with Keahi de Aboitiz. Stay tuned for...

Foilboarding

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F-One Foil Culture

May 29, 2019

Hydrofoils provide a unique connection to the ocean: Our feelings got stronger, our playground got bigger. Join the #foilculture.

LIFESTYLE

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Moona Whyte Marshall Islands Barrel Hunting

March 15, 2019

Moona Whyte and the crew go barrel hunting during Reo Steven's Marshall Island Adventure Camp. "Join triple Kitesurf World Champion Moona Whyte in the Marshall...

Surfing

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Keahi De Aboitiz breaks down the best ever barrel

March 13, 2019

Keahi De Aboitiz just snagged what he describes as 'the best barrel ever kitesurfed' as Cyclone Oma just hit the east coast of Australia....

News

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2019 Liquid Force WOW V4 Surf Kite

December 19, 2018

"Liquid Force are excited to bring you the Liquid Force WOW Version 4 (v4). Completely redesigned offering a new feel that will bring all...

Gear

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Sky Solbach shares the 2019 Duotone surf line.

August 23, 2018

Board designer Sky Solbach shares details of the 2019 Duotone surf collection. Filmed live to Facebook at the AWSI trade show in Hood River,...

From The Mag

WAVE KITES TESTED: The Performance Edge in the Surf and Beyond

August 6, 2018

BY TEST EDITOR SHANE THOMPSON Kitesurfing in waves or freeriding with a directional board continues to be one of the fastest growing kite disciplines. This...

Surfing

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GKA KSWT Fuerteventura 2018 Kitesurfing Final Results

July 23, 2018

Cosmic Cozzolino slams the hat-trick at Sotavento and also claims his fourth win of the GKA Kite-Surf World Tour 2018 season. GKA KITE-SURF WORLD...

Foilboarding

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Naish Foiling 2019 Gear Preview

July 22, 2018

The evolution of free ride and surf foils continues at a rapid pace. The new Naish Abracadabra quick connection system for the mast looks...

Surfing

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NEW ACTION VIDEO: KSWT JEEP TARIFA PRO DAY 3

June 29, 2018

As the wind line finally reached the shore at Valdevaqueros, the Kite-Surf World Tour strapless freestyle riders put on a late afternoon show on...

Surfing

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Hawaii’s Moona Whyte wins KSWT event in Portugal

June 13, 2018

Oahu wave ripper Moona Whyte did it once again on the KSWT world tour taking the victory in Portugal. Match Lopes walked away with...

Gear

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Reece Myerscough – Tools of the Trade

June 12, 2018

Ever wonder what gear the pros ride? Canada's Reece Myerscough takes us through the quiver he’s carrying on this year’s KSWT.

Africa

Canadian Pro does Dakhla – Life on Tour

June 11, 2018

WITH REECE MYERSCOUGH / PHOTOS BY JAY WALLACE Need to Know: Best Winds: April - September Best Waves: October - May Pro Tour: End September What’s it like to compete...

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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Hawaii – Dreamland (A Cabrinha Kitesurfing Film)

May 23, 2018

DreamLand documents some of the finest kitesurfing on the planet. Keahi De Aboitiz and Moona Whyte, both multiple kitesurf world champions, turn their North...

Foil Reviews

LIQUID FORCE IMPULSE FOIL REVIEW

April 5, 2018

MAST LENGTH: 60, 94.5 CENTIMETERS / BOARD MODEL: GALAXY BOARD LENGTH: 4’8” / BOARD WIDTH: 56” / VOLUME: 20.2 LITERS FOIL PERFORMANCE The Impulse is Liquid Force’s...

News

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MOONA MAKES IT HAPPEN AT ‘SECRETS’ IN THE WOMEN’S FINAL IN CAPE VERDE

February 23, 2018

Report: Matt Pearce / Photos: Ydwer van der Heide Day 5 event report: The Women's Final Defending GKA World Champion Moona Whyte sealed the deal yesterday...

News

UPDATE ON THE WOMENS’ CONTEST: CAPE VERDE

February 21, 2018

Report: Matt Pearce / Photos: Ydwer van der Heide As yesterday (Tuesday) was a lay day in the end with inadequate conditions for competition, the...

News

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AIRTON AIRS TO VICTORY ON HOME TURF AT PONTA PRETA!

February 20, 2018

GKA Kite-Surf World Tour 2018 Report: Matt Pearce / Photos: Ydwer van der Heide Sunday’s solid swell continued on through Monday, so it was a lightning-quick...

Indian Ocean and Asia

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Moona Whyte – Kitesurfing Backside – One Eye Mauritius

November 30, 2017

Oahu's Moona Whyte from Hawaii to Mauritius to kite one of the best lefts in the world.

Surfing

Largest Kitesurfing Wave Ever!?

November 25, 2017

Interview with Eleveight team rider Nuno "Stru" Figueiredo about the “Big Wednesday” in Nazare. Q: Hi Nuno and congratulations from the whole Eleveight team to...

Surfing

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Linked – F-One Kite Movie

September 26, 2017

Fire up the big screen! F-One's new film LINKED is worth putting your day on pause. ---- Everything is linked together. that link is passion. Passion for the...

Surfing

Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Results

September 26, 2017

2017 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia Day 2 from REAL Watersports on Vimeo. Day 2 of the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by...

Surfing

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Highlights from Day 1 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic

September 19, 2017

We've completed Round 1 of the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia. This was a non-elimination round with the winning riders moving directly...

Surfing

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Somewhere in Sumatra – Kitesurfing – Rob Kidnie

June 22, 2017

"Sumatra is not really on many kitesurfers map for a reason, but when on a surf trip it always handy to pack a couple...

Surfing

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Fair Trades – Micronesia Kitesurfing video with Patagonia

June 20, 2017

When you’re exploring an island group in the world’s largest ocean, there are two things for sure: You’ll find waves, and you’ll find no...

Editor's Choice

Jesse Richman @ Jaws

January 13, 2017

Interview by John Bryjaphotos by Quincy Dein Jesse Richman is unquestionably one of the most well-rounded, all-around kiters on the planet. He’s done it all:...

Departments

Kite Tow In @ Cloudbreak

January 6, 2017

“It was a super windy afternoon at Cloudbreak. Everyone had finished surfing for the day because it’s pretty hard to sit out there in...

Editor's Choice

Robby Naish at Cloudbreak

January 5, 2017

words by Robby Naish photos by Glenn Duffus The first time I went to Fiji was almost thirty years ago, when I flew with Pete Cabrinha...

Editor's Choice

Best of 2016: Reo Stevens

December 31, 2016

Best event you attended in 2016? The best event I went to this past year was the 10th Annual Kiteboard for Cancer event in Hood...

Surfing

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GKA Dakhla Day 4 – Main Event Kick-off

October 19, 2016

The conclusion of a tense tussle in the trials yesterday and action from round one at the #GKAWave & #StraplessFreestyle tour finals here in #Dakhla. Adaptation was the name...

Surfing

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Lightwind Legends Free Session – GKA Wave Finals Dakhla

October 19, 2016

As the darkness rolled in the contest remains poised at the start of round two. Despite what you see, it wasn't contestable, Mitu Monteiro...

Freeride

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Kitesurfing Hurricane Matthew

October 7, 2016

Here is a video kitesurfing in Florida before the arrival of Hurricane Matthew's full force. Keep a close eye on the forecast and stay safe...

Surfing

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2016 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Day 4 Highlights

September 23, 2016

The fourth day of the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia brought strong winds. After three days of light breeze everyone was jonesing...

Surfing

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2016 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Day 3 Overview

September 22, 2016

The winds turned on enough to run heats first thing in the morning, then a change in wind speed and direction led the whole...

Surfing

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2016 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Day 2 Highlights

September 19, 2016

Day 2 brought winds strong enough to knock out the preliminary rounds of the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia. Riders were able...

Indian Ocean and Asia

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GKA Men’s Strapless Freestyle Competition – Mauritius

September 16, 2016

The GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle boys were back in action on Saturday, putting on a show for the crowds at Le Morne with...

Surfing

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GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle Tour Mauritius – Men’s Finals Video

September 14, 2016

It's been a long wait for a super-charge elite wave kiting contest and the Mauritius GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle tour round three has...

Surfing

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The Women: GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle Tour Mauritius

September 14, 2016

Patience and training paid off last week after a long wait for high-performance wave competition as the women stepped up at One Eye for...

Surfing

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GKA Mauritius – Day 1

September 6, 2016

GKA Mauritius Wave and Strapless Freestyle Mauritius Day One Video. The hallowed spot of Le Morne in Mauritius plays host to the third stop...

Surfing

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GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle – Mauritius Video Promo

September 3, 2016

The GKA Wave & Strapless Freestyle tour lands in Mauritius from the 5th - 15th September for one of the most hotly anticipated events...

Editor's Choice

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Slow motion Strapless Freestyle

September 2, 2016

Collection of some awesome slow-motion strapless freestyle action from this summer's GKA event in Fuerteventura.

Gear

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Liquid Force 2017 – WOW V2

August 17, 2016

Welcome to the new 2017 WOW V2 from LFK. Designed to feel like a seamless extension of your board and body, the WOW flies...

News

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Stevenson’s Bridge of The Gods: Surf division

August 9, 2016

Every year one of the biggest kiteboarding events in America goes down here in Stevenson, Washington and to kick it off we like to...

News

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GKA Strapless Freestyle Grand Slam – Fuerteventura – Day 4

August 5, 2016

Expression session action from the 2016 GKA Strapless Freestyle Grand Slam - Fuerteventura.

Surfing

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GKA Strapless Freestyle Grand Slam – Fuerteventura – Day 3

August 4, 2016

Airton dominates on day three of the Fuerteventura GKA strapless freestyle Grand Slam.

Surfing

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GKA Strapless Freestyle Grand Slam – Fuerteventura – Day 2

August 3, 2016

Day two and the start of the main event here in Sotavento brought some intense action on the water and the crowds got the...

News

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GKA Strapless Freestyle Grand Slam – Fuerteventura – Day 1

August 2, 2016

Video from the first official training session from the 2016 GKA Strapless Freestyle event in Fuerteventura. The GKA event team and strapless freestyle tour riders...

Surfing

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DUSK TILL DAWN feat. Oswald Smith and Reider Decker

July 20, 2016

Reider Decker and Oswald Smith team up with the Airush Reefer Collection to ride waves and flatwater. You can check out the full Reefer Collection...

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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Chapter One

July 14, 2016

WeTransfer presents Chapter One, the world’s first feature-length kiteboarding movie. First look at Chapter One – The Kiteboard Legacy Begins - trailer Chapter One – The...

Freeride

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THIS IS 2017 AIRUSH

July 13, 2016

The 2017 Airush Team and Diamond Collection is the first launch of Airush's 2017 range. Focusing on specific disciplines of kiteboarding, these collections identify...

Surfing

Strapless Freestyle Tricks at Next Level

July 4, 2016

TARIFA STRAPLESS KITESURFING PRO 2016 – THE FINALS Valdevaqueros, Tarifa, Spain, 3rd July 2016 Left tentatively hanging at the end of day three at the Tarifa...

Surfing

TARIFA STRAPLESS KITESURFING PRO 2016 – Quarter Finals

July 2, 2016

TARIFA STRAPLESS KITESURFING PRO 2016 – DAY THREE Valdevaqueros, Tarifa, Spain, 1nd July 2016 At the halfway stage of the competition open period for the Tarifa...

Freeride

TARIFA STRAPLESS KITESURFING PRO 2016 – Round 1

July 1, 2016

The American contingent, Reider Decker, Evan Netsch and Matt Elsasser impresses during round 1 at the 2016 Strapless event in Tarifa, Spain. TARIFA STRAPLESS KITESURFING...

Surfing

2016 Tarifa Strapless Kitesurfing Pro – June 29 – July 3rd

June 15, 2016

The Tarifa Strapless Kitesurfing Pro 2016 starts with the qualifiers on the 29th June and runs until the 3rd July. After the success of last year...

Surfing

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Kite Horror

June 7, 2016

There is never an ideal place to be involved in a kite tangle and in the surf at Mauritius far from shore is less...

Editor's Choice

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Drone REEL with Reo Stevens

May 31, 2016

Reo Stevens has put together a very solid edit of his best drone filming from the past year. Riders include Keahi de Aboitiz, Hank Gaskell,...

Departments

SESSIONS | AIN’T NO SURF IN TEXAS

May 25, 2016

Coffee, bright morning light, north wind wreaking havoc in the palm trees; the smell of sand dunes thick in the air. Don’t even check...

Surfing

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Windy Daze- Shred Till Dead

May 24, 2016

Windy Daze- Shred Till Dead Filmed on the California Coast, mostly Norcal. Directed By Albert Streitmann Main Rider: Sebastian Sutter Sponholtz with Teddy Lyons and Matt Elsasser...

Surfing

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Patri McLaughlin: Reverie

May 10, 2016

Take a kitesurfing journey to the best spots on the planet. Watch Patri McLaughlin explore the outermost reaches of Africa. After experiencing the incredible...

Editor's Choice

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The Island of Everything

April 18, 2016

When you’re exploring far-off places, it helps to be ready for just about everything. On a recent sailing trip through a remote part of...

Surfing

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70° South – Reider Decker

April 5, 2016

Traveled 70° south from Hatteras Island NC (35.6 N) to Cape Town South Africa (33.9 S) this winter chasing the endless summer. In Cape...

Kite Reviews

2016 Slingshot Wave SST Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m): 6, 8, 10, 12 Control Bar: Compstick Test Review Synopsis: Unrivalled surf-specific build, park-and-slash master with tons of depower and...

Kite Reviews

2016 Liquid Force Wow Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 9, 12 Sizes Available(m): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Control Bar: Response Control Bar Review Synopsis: Quick pulling and pivoting kite, reliable freeride-friendly, power, boost...

Kite Reviews

2016 Airush Wave Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Control Bar: Core Bar Review Synopsis: Evolved power delivery, dynamic drift and automatic...

Kite Reviews

2016 Core Section Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m): 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12LW, 14LW Control Bar: Sensor Pro Review Synopsis: Feather light feel, fast reactive steering,...

Kite Reviews

2016 Naish Pivot Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 9, 12 Sizes Available(m): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 Control Bar: Fusion Control Bar Review Synopsis: Powerful and direct, but nimble and...

Kite Reviews

2016 North Neo Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 11 Sizes Available(m): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Control Bar: Quad Control Review Synopsis: Optimized wave handling with close-to-perfect stability, balance...

Kite Reviews

2016 Cabrinha Drifter Review

March 30, 2016

Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 Sizes Available(m): 4.5, 5.5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 Control Bar: Overdrive 1X Review Synopsis: Set it and forget it, smooth and predictable...

2016 Surf Kite Reviews

WAVE KITES v 2016 Reviews

March 29, 2016

Surfing waves with a directional surfboard continues to be one of the fastest growing disciplines of kiteboarding. This past fall, Kitesurfing Magazine’s Test Team...

From The Mag

Blunt Nose Surfboards Tested

March 24, 2016

The Kitesurfing Magazine Test Team were excited to have the top brands’ newest and most progressive surf shapes in a head-to-head review over two...

Kiteboard Reviews

Firewire Vader Review

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Tomo Vader is the latest evolution of surfboard shaper Daniel Thomson’s early-planing hull designs. This shape is capped with a blunt nose...

Kiteboard Reviews

Firewire Vanguard Review

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Tomo Vanguard is built using Firewire’s kite-specific construction technology and features Daniel Tomo Thomson’s radical, early-planing hull. These strapless-only surf shapes...

Freeride

Ocean Rodeo Mako Duke Review

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Mako Duke is a directional shape with origins based on Ocean Rodeo’s popular Mako twin series. The Mako Duke adopts a similar...

Kiteboard Reviews

Liquid Force Messenger Review

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Messenger is Liquid Force’s blunt nose, board with quad fin set up and channels in the nose and tail. The rocker line...

Kiteboard Reviews

Cabrinha Secret Weapon Review

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: Cabrinha’s Secret Weapon is wide throughout, with parallel rails and a quad fin set up for multi-use flatwater freestyle but can also turn...

Kiteboard Reviews

Slingshot Screamer Review

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Screamer adopts the T-Rex shape, with a blunt nose and parallel outline that amps up this board’s down-the-line performance with a pulled...

Kiteboard Reviews

Airush Cypher Tested

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Airush Cypher has been completely redesigned for 2016 with shorter width and wider blunt nose shape with a parallel outline that promotes...

Kiteboard Reviews

North Whip Tested

March 24, 2016

DESIGN FEATURES: The Whip is refined from last year’s radical shape that featured its modern compact shape with blunt nose, parallel outline and bat tail....

Surfing

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Oceanic Connection – Haydn Fischer

March 16, 2016

Haydn Fischer is a 16 year old kiter and rides for Firewire and Axis Kiteboarding.

Editor's Choice

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California's Ian Alldredge delivers the goods yet again! RIDER: IAN ALLDREDGE LOCATION: SOUTHERN BAJA, CALIFORNIA NO DEPOWER, NO STRAPS, NO PADS BOARD: RAWSON 5'7 HARNESS: DAKINE C1 WETSUIT: PATAGONIA R3 KITE:...

Surfing

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In the steps of Mitu

February 17, 2016

A top video from Cabo Verde with Camille DELANNOY, F-One's newest rider on the Strapless team. Mitu takes a few minutes and shares his...

Caribbean

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Playa Encuentro – Strapless Heaven

February 4, 2016

This is our 1st co-production with Alexis from "AP Visuals'. We did the Aerial footage, Alexis (and his girlfriend) did all the rest. Shot...

Editor's Choice

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Finding shade in Indo

January 26, 2016

When it comes to waves, there's no place like Indo. Flying in from all corners of the globe, our World Class Team Riders road-tripped...

Freeride

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How to Train Like a King | Jesse Richman

January 26, 2016

Maui's Jesse Richman is one of kitesurfing's most well rounded athletes. Here is a behind the scene look at some of the training has...

Editor's Choice

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JAWS WIPEOUT – NICCOLO PORCELLA

January 10, 2016

Heaviest wipeout ever kitesurfing Jaws on Jan 4th, 2016. Enjoy. @acl_cinema

News

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Enjoying Indonesia

January 9, 2016

Bertrand Fleury & Tuva Jansen at their home break. After watching these fun looking conditions, I think its about time we visit their kite...

Surfing

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Gage Fitcher 2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic

January 8, 2016

Reider Decker edit of some footage of Gage Fitcher at the 2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic. Thanks to Ryan Osmond and Brian Wennersten for...

Surfing

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Cabo Verde REMIX – Strapless

January 7, 2016

This edit from F-One team rider Ismail Adarzane during his recent trip to Cabo Verde will have you packing your bags! Some fantastic strapless...

Surfing

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Best Videos of 2015 – Reider Decker

December 17, 2015

Cape Hatteras Wave Classic winner Reider Decker shares his favourite kite videos of 2015 with Kitesurfing Magazine. My favorite video of mine from 2015 is...

Surfing

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Peahi (Jaws) Maui multisport sessions – December 9, 2015

December 16, 2015

Maui's finest watermen including Kai Lenny, Jesse Richman, Robby Naish, the Porcella brothers, take on Jaws with all their know how. Windsurf, kite surf,...

Surfing

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Favorite Videos of 2015 – Niccolo Porcella

December 15, 2015

Maui's favorite son and international Waimman Hawaii team rider Niccolo Porcella shares his favorite kite videos of 2015. My favorite video of 2015 for kitesurfing...

Surfing

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Best Videos of 2015 – Reo Stevens

December 9, 2015

This month Kitesurfing Magazine is asking pro kiteboarders for their favourite kiteboarding videos of 2015. Today Kitesurfing Magazine checks out Oahu pro rider Reo...

Surfing

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Kite Attack! – Reider Decker

December 7, 2015

This is a compilation of footage from this Fall on Hatteras Island. The majority of the video is from the 2015 Cape Hatteras Waves...

Surfing

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At the speed of Now // Airton Cozzolino

November 28, 2015

" It's a long journey to become the one." :: Airton Cozzolino Lopes // World Champion :: Redbull / North Kiteboarding / Ion •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• :: Mauritius Island /...

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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Reo Stevens’ – Indonesia Reflections

November 24, 2015

Reo Stevens gives us an in depth look into how Indonesia made obtaining kiteSURFING's original "Holy Grail" of getting barreled with a kite obtainable...

Surfing

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Gnarnia – James Ropner

November 23, 2015

James Ropner Riding on the Left Coast. Filmed by: Anton Lilljegren, Alli Pareti, Ian Alldredge, and Toby Modugno Sponsors: Bestkiteboarding.com Loydsurfboards.com Kurtisusa.com Ridelit.com Patagonia.com allgoodbrand.com lighterbro.com

Surfing

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Jesse Richman Kiteboards at Jaws from a drone

November 19, 2015

Jesse Richman kitesurfing Jaws. And we mean charges! Getting deeper than most and doing huge cutbacks and massive aerials. Sickest Jaws kitesurfing that we...

Pacific Ocean Islands

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Keahi De Aboitiz at Teahupoo

November 18, 2015

Keahi is no stranger to the well known surf break Teahupo, with it’s heavy, glassy waves offshore, it’s arguably the most dangerous surf breaks...

Surfing

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ALIVE – Full Movie

November 16, 2015

Here we are 15th of november, so like we promised you're free to enjoy our new full movie ALIVE!! With the recent terror events happening...

Surfing

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Windsurfing and Kiteboarding at Jaws (from a drone)

October 31, 2015

Some great drone video action from Jaws. Drone footage from an awesome day at Pe'ahi. All shot in 4k from my Inspire 1. Visit...

Surfing

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Keahi De Aboitiz at Teahupoo (Cabrinha Kitesurfing)

October 31, 2015

Keahi is no stranger to the well known surf break Teahupo, with it’s heavy, glassy waves offshore, it’s arguably the most dangerous surf breaks...

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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Barneys In Paradise The Movie II

October 30, 2015

Following 10 riders through their year of kiting and traveling. Shot on location at: California, Oregon, Mexico, Vietnam, Indonesia Riders: Zac Baxter Josh Brady Reed Brady Matt Elsasser Pike Harris Brendan Kerr Teddy...

Surfing

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B(ROLL)IP

October 27, 2015

Just a bunch of Barneys In Paradise.

Surfing

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SURFING THE WAVES

October 9, 2015

Surfing with straps or strapless with a leash or no leash. It's all up to you. But be aware of the conditions you will...

Kite Reviews

2016 Slingshot Wave SST Review

October 9, 2015

Sizes Tested (m): 8, 10, 12 We were excited to jump on Slingshot’s first entry into the full wave market and were not disappointed. First...

News

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Contest Wrap-Up: 2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic

October 1, 2015

2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia: realwatersports.com/chwc Event Directors Trip Forman and Chris Stellato recap the 2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia,...

Surfing

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MAURITIUS KITING COLORS

September 28, 2015

MAURITIUS KITING COLORS Follow Rodolphe Mackeene kite surf trip in the Indian Ocean Shot&Edit by MPS (moups.com) Support by: Takoon Kiteboarding Family (takoon.com) Mackeene ( mackeene.com) Prolimit (prolimit.com) Ropsen tour operator (ropsen.net) Rodstuffs...

Surfing

2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Results

September 28, 2015

Results are in for the 2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia! Congratulations to the Men's Champion Reider Decker and Women's Champion Jalou...

Surfing

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Finals Day Highlights: Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Presented by Patagonia

September 24, 2015

Finals Day at the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia kicked off in thumping surf and consistent winds in the upper 20s. Competitors...

Surfing

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Day 2 Highlights: Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia

September 23, 2015

Day 2 of the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic presented by Patagonia saw competitors battling in amazing conditions with powerful 5-7ft. surf and consistent winds...

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Day 1 Highlights

September 21, 2015

Day one of the 2015 Hatteras Wave Classic if off to a fantastic start with perfect conditions and some of the world's best riders...

Gear

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NOBILE KITEBOARDING: WE ARE DOLPHINS ON INFINTY SPLITBOARD WAVE&SURF BOARD

September 8, 2015

INFINITY SPLITBOARD - A unique waveboard for long journeys! The first waveboard in the world which can be packed as standard luggage. Now you...

Surfing

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2014 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Kitesurfing Contest – “Uncut” Video Highlights Compilation

September 4, 2015

With so many great waves ridden at the 2014 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic, we decided to compile all the footage from the 2014 event...

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Wave Classic September 19th-25th, 2015

August 14, 2015

The 2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic kitesurfing contest takes over REAL September 19th - 25th, 2015. The CHWC attracts the best kitesurfers from all...

Surfing

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Airush Team Series – Chapter 1 featuring Reider Decker

August 4, 2015

Cape Hatteras' Reider Decker throwing spray in Cape Town on the new Team Reefer and Black collection! Reider is using the 2016 Airush Wave airush.com/2016/kites/wave/...

Surfing

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North Rider Profile Matchu Lopes Almeida

August 3, 2015

Matchu Lopes Almeida grew up on beautiful Cape Verde. Due to his talent and his will to survive and fight, he made it to...

Surfing

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Tarifa Strapless Pro

July 27, 2015

Check out the action from the Tarifa Strapless PRO, where the world's best went head to head for the title. Innovation, motivation and creation,...

Gear

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New BWS 2016 Aeneema kite

July 24, 2015

“The Æneema’s predictability and simplicity provides riders the total package and that feeling of security whether you’re a beginner or an expert. I guess...

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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DISGUISE THE LIMIT (CABRINHA KITEBOARDING 2016)

July 21, 2015

Kitesurfing Magazine had a chance to check out the preview of this film in Hood River. It's worth the time to watch on a...

Surfing

2016 Slingshot Angry Swallow

July 11, 2015

Angry Swallow surfboard product video.

Surfing

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Down The Line

July 11, 2015

Slingshot is thrilled to introduce a radical new kite to its 2016 lineup – the Wave SST. Featuring a compact-C profile, a condensed version...

Surfing

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Norcal Groms

June 30, 2015

Riders - Haydn Fischer (Axis Prowave) Sebastian Sponholtz (Bluerush & Stretch - Shmack ) Photographer - Leo Findolini Music - My Friends Never Die - Odesza live2kite.com axiskiteboarding.com

Surfing

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Waterlogged – Stephan Figueiredo

June 23, 2015

Winter has officially arrived in Rio de Janeiro. This to me means good waves, fun wind conditions and mermaids. Strictly water footage of some...

Surfing

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Firewire MPH

June 19, 2015

Firewire's Modern Planing Hulls (MPH) are hands down the most fun surf boards to ride with a kite. The controlled speed in surf or...

Surfing

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Welcome to the Green Room

June 15, 2015

"Welcome to the Green Room is an inside view from one of the most beautiful waves I have ever had the chance to ride:...

Surfing

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North Shore Kitesurfing

June 14, 2015

"This was the last decent north swell to hit our island and it was an awesome day to be a kitesurfer." — Raquel Lima Location: Lanes Maui,...

Gear

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Ian Alldredge Signature Rawson Surfboard

June 10, 2015

The Ian Alldredge Signature Rawson has been created especially for Ian’s size (5’11”& 175lbs/79kg), style and local conditions. He’s a fast, powerful rider and...

Surfing

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Patri McLaughlin: In Bloom

May 28, 2015

Patri McLaughlin is one of the sports top American riders in the surf. Here is his latest video from his home break on Maui. "If...

Surfing

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Airton Cozzolino: Influence

May 28, 2015

With only a couple days to shoot at the end of spring, Airton scores great beachbreak and Lanes within a 24 hour period. Then...

Kite Reviews

2015 North Dice Review

May 25, 2015

Review Synopsis: Direct and responsive handling and pull, smooth-pulling pivots, solid performer for freestyle and waves. The Good Stuff: The North Dice has a great blend of...

Surfing

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Collegiate West Coast Tour Stop #1: Pismo Beach, CA

May 1, 2015

Congrats to all the riders who placed: Men's Surf (Advanced) 1st Teddy Lyons Cal Poly 10 2nd Sean Mertens Cal Poly 9 3rd Matt Elsasser Cal Poly 8 4th...

Surfing

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Skinny Boy: Just a Tease – Pike Harris

April 30, 2015

A who's who on the west coast helped in the filming of this mini kitesurfing gem: Anton Hilding Lilljegren, Sean Mertens, James Ropner, Matt...

Gear

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North Kiteboarding Compact Surf Concept

April 30, 2015

Just when you think you’ve got your magic board that can never be replaced, a new design comes along that really makes you question...

Surfing

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Strapless Backroll with Matt Elsasser

March 3, 2015

Matt Elsasser shares his tips for learning a Strapless Backroll on a surfboard.

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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TE TAINUI by F-ONE

February 16, 2015

Once again the F-ONE team went off to discover new landscapes and live an extraordinary adventure. Raphaël SALLES put on his captain's hat for the...

Surfing

Matt Elsasser 2014 Season Highlights

January 19, 2015

Video highlights from Cabrinha team rider Matt Elsasser's 2014 season. The large strapless 720 air at 2:40 mark is insane.

Surfing

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Reo Stevens – How to Shove it 360

January 18, 2015

Reo Stevens takes you through the steps of performing a Shove-it 360

Surfing

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Reo Stevens and Keahi de Aboitiz Kitesurfing with the DJI Phantom

January 15, 2015

Reo Stevens and Keahi de Aboitiz take their new Quad copter out for a spin on Oahu's North Shore giving us a unique helicopter...

Editor's Choice

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Walls of Liquid – A pure waveriding experience

December 31, 2014

One of the best surf films of the year! Walls of Liquid. A pure wave riding experience with the best kitesurfers of the world,...

Surfing

Celtic Prayers – Ryan Coote kitesurfing Conra Carraig

December 14, 2014

Ryan Coote kitesurfing Conra Carraig in what has been known as the Black Storm. You have seen the Trailer now here is the Feature....

Gear

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BEST CABO 2015

December 8, 2014

Best team rider Pedro Henrique talking about his home spot and the new kite for waves from Best Kiteboarding, Cabo!

Surfing

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Reo Stevens Kitesurfing Indonesia

December 1, 2014

Reo's first trip to Indonesia in 2006 was the first time he'd ever been "properly barreled" on a kite. Eight years later the annual...

Surfing

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Frontside Top Turn with Matt Elsasser

October 27, 2014

Matt Elsasser shares how to do a Frontside Top Turn. It's one of the first maneuvers you will learn in the surf.

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Wave Classic – Men’s Top 3

October 1, 2014

2015 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic Men's Results: 1st Kevin Langeree 2nd Reider Decker 3rd Evan Netsch 4th Brandon Cordina 5th James Ropner 5th Mark Miedama 5th Patrick Rebstock 5th Chad Speedy 9th Teddy Lyons 9th...

Surfing

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Cape Hatteras Beat Down

September 25, 2014

Epic beat down for Chucktown's favourite son, Davey Blair, during the 2014 Cape Hatteras Wave Classic. For more information on the 2014 Cape Hatteras Wave...

Surfing

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Alden Simmer: Here and There

September 23, 2014

Some solid strapless action from Maui with Naish team rider Alden Simmer. Gear: Pivot, Customle, Fusion control system, Mafia harness video: Kat Tracy, Michele Simmer, Alden Simmer Edit:...

Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time

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Barneys In Paradise – The Movie

June 21, 2014

Barneys In Paradise presents a movie capturing the lives and riding of 9 riders. Each segment was individually edited by the rider themselves. Featuring the...

Editor's Choice

Airton Cozzolino and Matchu Almeida’s Kitesurfing Story

May 26, 2014

Airton Cozzolino and Matchu Almeida Lopes are two of the best wave riders world wide without any doubt. They´ve shown it during the World...

Surfing

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Getting Barrelled in Cape Hatteras

February 14, 2014

Ian Alldredge and Josh Mulcoy score some very nice waves in Cape Hatteras.

Freeride

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GIFT by F-ONE

November 15, 2013

“GIFT”, one word to sums it all: the ocean delivered incredible conditions that thrilled more than one happy. Wave riders and freestylers benefited from great...

Australia

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The Filthy West – Kitesurfing with Ben Wilson, Ian Alldredge in Western Australia

October 28, 2013

This documentary style feature film from BWSurf is completely different to previous productions. Although they scored some very memorable kitesurfing sessions during the filming,...

Surfing

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