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Rallying Support for Brandon Scheid: Overcoming Adversity After a Harrowing Paragliding Accident

In a tragic turn of events, the kitesurfing community was shaken by news of a severe accident involving Brandon Scheid, a revered figure in...
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King of the Air – GREEN LIGHT ALERT!

Red Bull King of the Air will take place within 24 hours. Stay tuned here and to our social channels for updates on the...

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NAISH PIVOT NVISION EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE NOVEMBER 30

Naish proudly present the exclusive pre-release of the new Pivot Nvision, a revolutionary kiteboarding experience that redefines high-performance versatility. Look for a full i-depth...
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King of the Air Day 1 Video

Day 1 is complete! Riders took part in Rounds 1 and 2 of Red Bull King of the Air. Watch the livestream to see...
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RED BULL KING OF THE AIR – LIVE STREAM 

WATCH THE RED BULL KING OF THE AIR LIVE WITH NORTH   North Kiteboarding is proud to support the Red Bull King of the Air 2023,...
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Day Two Action | Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Brazil 2023

Watch the highlights from day two of the freestyle discipline, where the world's best gathered to compete at the iconic flat water Cauipe Lagoon...
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Day One Action | Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Cauipe 2023

Title race shifts gear as Brazil stop kicks off Published 8th November 2023 by Liam Dredge Big opening performances put pack on alert as Freestyle tour’s...
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Kitesurfing in Rio de Janeiro | GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Rio 2023

Watch all about the second Kite-Surf event of the season! It's a first for the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour in Rio de...
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KING OF THE AIR 2023 video entries! 

It's that time of year. Some insane King of the Air video entries are dropping from the world's best riders. Here is the current...
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Full Power Tarifa ⚡️ Big Air Kitesurfing Competition | LIVE

Tune in to the livestream to watch the best big air kiters in the world soar through the sky at Europe's premier big air...
Accessory Reviews

Review: Mystic”The One” Longarm Shorty 3/2mm Wetsuit

Finding the ideal wetsuit that combines comfort, flexibility, and warmth is often akin to seeking the proverbial needle in a haystack. Enter "The One"...
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Dakhla: Brazil’s Pedro Matos wins his first event, and the USA’s Moona Whyte wins another one

Brazil’s Pedro Matos lands first event victory in stellar final in Morocco Moona Whyte untouchable as she wins third Kite-Surf event of season The ultimate stop...
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Reedin DreamStick X Review

The Reedin DreamStick X is one bar that once you use a few times you find you want one. Not many companies have adopted...
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Wetsuit Buyer’s Guide: The Rise of Yamamoto Limestone Rubber

If you've ever found yourself shivering uncontrollably in the water, you know how crucial a good wetsuit is for kitesurfing. Beyond providing warmth, an...
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Review: Mystic Majestic Surf Top with Yamamoto 39

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) If you're looking to maximize your kitesurfing sessions while in boardshorts, look no further. The Mystic Majestic Surf Top has genuinely been...
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North 2024 Navigator Control Bar Review

The Navigator Control System ticks all the boxes for functionality within streamlined design. The Connect Quick Release Trim Loop remains one of the quickest...
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World Wide Kite Sales

by John Bryja Ever pondered about the global sales figures for kites and boards? I certainly have. When I was the editor of SBC Kiteboard...
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Driven | Capucine Delannoy’s life as a Kitesurfing World Champion

Nationality: France, French RepublicSponsors: North, MysticSpecialist discipline: Strapless Freestyle, SurfHome spot: Prea Brazil At just 17, Capucine Delannoy is already a global sensation, seamlessly transitioning...
Pro Riders

Michael Phaneuf – Rep 411 Interview

Rep 411 Interview Name: Michael Phaneuf Hometown: Bennington, New Hampshire Current home: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Favourite board and kite: Carved Imperator 7 139 cm, Nexus 3 9 meter Favourite conditions: Big air 28-35 mph...
Pro Riders

Pro File: Frances Kelly

Hometown:  Sidney, British Columbia, Canada Board: Ocean Rodeo Creep and I also have a prototype surf-specific board designed by Reece Myerscough. Kites: Ocean Rodeo HL CRAVE Years on...
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3x Kitesurf World Champion Moona Whyte: Catching the Wind with F-ONE

Triumphantly joining the esteemed F-ONE team, three-time Kitesurf World Champion (2013, 2014, 2017) and 2015 Vice-World Champion Moona Whyte is set to add yet...
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ALUULA Goes Public

Dear Valued Customers,I am pleased to share that we are about to embark on an exciting new chapter for our company. What began as...
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How to Self Launch – IKO

Please remember that “Self Launching” can be dangerous specially in strong wind so please perform it only if you are a really advanced rider,...
Beginner
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Self-Landing Your Kite in Emergencies: A Must-Know for Every Kitesurfer

In this video Luke from Flukes Kitesurfing delves into a vital technique that every kitesurfer should be well-versed in – how to self-land your...
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PROGRESS WITH ME! I analyse your tricks | Maxime’s Online Coaching #2

I asked on my Instagram to send me clips of you trying tricks, so I could analyse them and give you tips to help...
Accessory Reviews

Kitesurfing control bars – Low V vs High Y: What is the difference?

The control bar is a crucial piece of kitesurfing equipment, enabling the rider to steer the kite, control its power, and execute various maneuvers....
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Should you Kite Atins? | Get High with Mike | Spot Guide

You know those big dunes in Brazil where people kite and take the epic photos? That place is called Atins! In today's video I'm...
South America

Brazil Kiteboarding Guide, Lagoon Check

From Fortaleza to Jericoacoara  words by Steven van Akkersdijk and Axel Reese Some of the world’s best lagoons are found in the north-west of Brazil. With...
South America

Brazil Rediscovered

WORDS BY LUCAS ARSENAULT AND EVAN NETSCH PHOTOS BY NIK GANDERTON AND JUSTIN BRUNS  Every fall hundreds of kiteboarders migrate to the well-known windy paradise...
In-Depth

Cape Hatteras Kitesurfing Guide

Evan Netsch's Ultimate Guide to Cape Hatteras Kitesurfing and Wing Foiling with pro rider Evan Netsch / photos by Nicol Lalben Cape Hatteras: where the raw force...
Africa

Canadian Pro does Dakhla – Life on Tour

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...
Indian Ocean and Asia

One Eye, Mauritius – Ride Guide

AXEL REESE WITH WILLOW-RIVER TONKIN This issue Kitesurfing Magazine turns to pro rider Willow-River Tonkin, one of the most well-known faces of the world-class surf...
Europe
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Portugal – Viana do Castelo, Kitesurfing Guide

Matt Pearce with the GKA checks out Cabadelo beach in Viana do Castelo, Portugal during the 2018 world tour. This is the first time the tour...
Pacific Ocean Islands

Tim Walsh – Maui Kitesurfing Guide – Pick Mangoes in Mango Season

by Tim Walsh Springtime is typically my favorite time of year on Maui for a number of reasons, but this year a lot of the...
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Punta San Carlos, Kitesurfing Guide

by John Bryja photos by Clark Merritt Just hours after savoring the best tacos I have ever eaten, made with chopped beef barbecued over hardwood...
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EPIC CRASHES

Do you ever have a bad day!!!! The title of this video says it all.  

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Freeride Project 3… The Movie

This is the third instalment of the #freerideproject movie series! FRP3 As our schedules get more and more hectic as the years go on, it has become...

Final Word

EDITOR'S NOTE

GKA’s new Freestyle contest format for 2023 is sick!

Get ready for a showdown royal! The new 2023 GKA Freestyle contest format is beyond epic! The opening event in Qatar was a visual...

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