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6pts
11/06/2021
Back in the day!
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CONTRA 1 Strut & CONTRA 3 Strut – What Are The Differences? (Cabrinha Kitesurfing)
7 hours ago

Pete Cabrinha and Product Development Manager Lars Moltrup talk us through the differen...

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IK Surfmag
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Shinnworld – Shinnster Chromatic
15 hours ago

Shinn are known to make some of the best boards on the market, but what is the Shinnste...

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IK Surfmag
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GKA Freestyle World Cup Tarifa | Tarifa Kite Pro 2021
11/06/2021 20:34:14

The GKA Freestyle World Cup at Tarifa Kite...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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What are the Differences Between Cabrinha’s Conta 1 Strut & Contra 3 Strut?
11/06/2021 15:34:13

This year Cabrinha has significantly expan...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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North Next Gen | Jalou Langeree & Noor Zirkzee
11/06/2021 14:34:24

Meet the Next Generation of Pro Kiteboarders in our first episode of the Next Gen series! ...

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Kitesurfing Magazine
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May 2021 big air pov
11/06/2021 11:34:11

The slack on that first loop though! Watch Guy Bridge enjoying a summer storm in the UK...

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IK Surfmag
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First Session on the Contra 1Strut! – with Lous
11/06/2021 10:34:11

Summer has arrived in the Netherlands, which means there isn’t much wind; the per...

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IK Surfmag
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INSPIRATION For Your Backrolls #ridefree
10/06/2021 22:00:33

Are you getting bored of doing the same trick over and over? Then you better check Ben ...

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IK Surfmag
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Ben Wilson Kitesurfing in Fiji on the Slingshot SST
10/06/2021 16:00:37

Fiji has been firing! For those of you who...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Out Of The Van. Episode 1: Matt Maxwell
10/06/2021 15:51:16

If you liked Matt Maxwell’s latest v...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Top Articles
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LAMINAR WIND
24/04/2021 12:51:14

When Antoine Auriol posts a video, you’re guaranteed to watch something you haven...

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IK Surfmag
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Kitesurfing at 85-Years-Old FRED
07/05/2021 17:51:14

INTERVIEW AND PHOTO BY NANCY SCARDAONI LELIVELD ...

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Kitesurfing Magazine
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Tkb Review: 2021 REEDIN SuperModel
06/01/2021 14:00:48

Sizes Available: 5, 6, 7,...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Tkb Review: 2021 NAISH Kite 810 Foil
30/12/2020 14:00:48

NAISH Kite 810 Foil...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Duotone EVO SLS Review
31/01/2021 17:00:46

The Duotone Evo SLS is now on the market, but how does it fly?! Reno Romeu gives us a d...

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IK Surfmag
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How to BACKROLL safely – Kitesurfing
21/08/2020 14:00:46

Here’s a good one to try out if you have blessed you with a promising forecast this ...

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IK Surfmag
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Our 2021 Gear Review Guide is Back — and it’s Bigger and Better
07/06/2021 14:34:15

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Tkb Review: 2021 Slingshot Dwarf Craft 110
30/12/2020 14:00:48

SLINGSHOT Dwarf Craft 110...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Tkb Review: 2021 ELEVEIGHT XS
05/01/2021 13:51:15

Sizes Available: 7, 9, 10...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Paris 2024: Formula Kite inspections begin
05/05/2020 11:17:10

The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) announced that the factory inspec...

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SurferToday
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SS21 Kite Collab
 O’Neill x Reedin
15/05/2021 08:51:13

BIG NEWS at O’Neill and Reedin! We’re stoked to announce that O’Neill and K...

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IK Surfmag
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Searching for A Frames with Dale Staples.
07/06/2021 23:34:13

Join Dale on a quest as he explores the West Coast of South Africa, searching for the e...

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IK Surfmag
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Designer’s Notes – 01 Mantis Wing
09/06/2021 01:17:13

In their latest vid, the Cabrinha design crew talks us through the technical features m...

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IK Surfmag
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La Ventana Downwinder Big Air
03/04/2021 03:17:13

Join Jack Rieder for the next 25 seconds… The post

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IK Surfmag
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Jackson Chromatic
31/05/2021 12:34:10

A favourite amongst debutant and experienced foilers alike, the Jackson Chromatic is li...

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IK Surfmag
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Kitesurfing with an IKEA-Bag
07/06/2021 08:17:13

Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Can we please take a second to appreci...

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IK Surfmag
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Welcome in CARAÏBZH
08/06/2021 17:00:40

A perfect empty beach with 18 knots of sid...

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ThekiteboarderMag
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How Kiters Can Help on World Oceans Day
08/06/2021 21:17:14

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ThekiteboarderMag
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Charlotte Carpentier : « J’ai kité pour TF1 ! » (interview)
05/09/2017 08:38:14

Charlotte Carpentier a vécu une sacrée expérience : kiter sous l’oeil des caméras de...

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KiteNews
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Tkb Review: 2018 NORTH Juice
23/07/2018 14:43:05

Sizes Available: 15, 17m

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ThekiteboarderMag
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TESTING ALUULA GOLD KITES | CABO VERDE
05/02/2020 03:51:18

Reece Myerscough testing Ocean Rodeo’s new Aluula Gold kites, the 14.5m Aluula Flite...

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IK Surfmag
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The future of everything in a post-Covid-19 world
01/04/2020 12:34:11

We woke up one morning not so long ago, and the world had changed. By the...

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SurferToday
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Flash news
28/05/2020 16:00
Ozone R1 V4 kite gets Olympic approval
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SurferToday
05/05/2020 11:17
Paris 2024: Formula Kite inspections begin
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SurferToday
09/04/2020 15:17
ISO 21853: the new standard for kite bar quick-release systems
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SurferToday
01/04/2020 12:34
The future of everything in a post-Covid-19 world
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SurferToday
23/03/2020 16:00
The 2020 Red Bull Megaloop lineup
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SurferToday
02/03/2020 21:51
Access to Canada's premier kiteboarding destination under threat
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SurferToday
26/02/2020 16:51
GKA Kite World Tour adopts dingle elimination ladder
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SurferToday
13/02/2020 11:17
Pete Cabrinha and Jon Modica acquire Cabrinha
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SurferToday
07/02/2020 11:17
Jesse Richman crowned 2020 Red Bull King of the Air
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SurferToday
05/02/2020 12:34
The quest to set up a new single line kite genre
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32pts
03/10/2017
Congratulations John Lucio on being this weeks featured instructor! Nikiforos had an amazing experience with you and left quite the review! Qualification: Instructor Level 2 IKO Center: Surf Club Keros From: Nikiforos Pri "An excellent instructor; an amazing experience! John was the best instructor I could have asked for. His experience and knowledge for the sport is vast and outstanding. His advice was on point and helped me progress really fast and easy with no difficulties at all. Also, I have to mention that he made me feel super safe and comfortable from the very first moment and he was very serious when it came to safety issues. I will definitely keep on kiting and I hope to meet John someday and go kiting together. I highly recommend him!" ***If you are an IKO Instructor and would like to get featured; keep up the good work and remind all your students to leave you a review to one day get selected!
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24pts
26/05/2018
Do you really need kitesurfing lessons? Many activities and sports you can usually pick it up and go after some trial and error + quick pointers. Kitesurfing is completely different. Many people ask “Do I really need kitesurfing lessons?” and the answer is yes! You absolutely need kitesurfing lessons to become an Independent Kitesurfer. Having a professional kiteboarding Instructor by your side will help you learn the theoretical and practical aspects of this extreme sport. This is something people overlook… Kiteboarding is an extreme sport which is why it is recommended to learn properly with a trained professional. Think about it this way; would you learn to skydive by yourself or take a course? We hope like the majority, you would take the course. This same logic applies to kitesurfing! It is important to take your time when learning the sport as the goal with taking lessons is to become an Independent kiteboarder. An independent kiteboarder is self-sufficient. They are confident, know their equipment and the safety systems, understand the kiteboarding rules, can body drag, re-launch, self rescue if need be and ride upwind holding their own ground. Becoming an independent kiteboarder is where the true adventure begins. From this point on, it is all about having a great time out in the water with fellow kiters, friends, family and yourself. You will realize that their are no two kiteboarding sessions alike. Every day will be a new experience and this is why so many fall in love with the sport. If you are planning to become a kiteboarder remember to take lessons; ideally with a trained professional for best results. In the comment section below - share with us your experience and tag the person who taught you how to kite! IKO International Kiteboarding Organization
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18pts
14/10/2017
Is there such thing as the perfect quiver? Finally made the decision to invest into yourself and get a kite quiver to develop your passion and get on the water, though, you are now stuck on what to purchase! Is there such thing as the perfect quiver? Anyone who tells you X, Y and Z is the perfect all around quiver might be innocently misguiding you. The perfect quiver doesn’t exist per say… everyone's local conditions, needs, budget and demands are different. There is still hope though! Purchasing the perfect quiver for yourself can be guided by these general questions though you can go much more in-depth and technical. #1 What is your budget? This will help determine what is in the actual realm of possibilities for you! Whether you must go second hand, new or how much of a wind range you can cover? #2 Common conditions where you plan to kite? Average wind speed, choppy or flat, river. #3 Skill level. #4 How often are you trying to get out on the water? Are you trying to go any day the wind blows no matter what or only when it is 20+ knots only? #5 Do you generally prefer riding slightly under power / powered or powered / overpowered? #6 Do you want to focus on only landing new wakestyle tricks or going for wave/surf session or riding around or trying hydrofoil or maybe what board style and size to choose and whether to get a surfboard or foil will as well depend on your preference and kite goals! What does your quiver look like and is it the perfect quiver for you!? Let us know in the comments below!
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18pts
05/05/2018
High Aspect Ratio (AR) vs Medium AR vs Low AR Kites - What's the difference and who cares? With the kiteboarding world growing you begin to see various kite shapes out on the water. Some thin and long, others wider and shorter. Why are certain kite models certain one way and others another? What is the norm? Lets begin with what aspect ratio is. The proportion between the surface area (A) of the kite and its span (S) is called the aspect ratio. You can calculate the kite’s Aspect Ratio by measuring the span of the kite and then dividing the square of the span (in meters) by the kite’s area (in square meters). An easy way to estimate the AR is; the more square the kite is, the smaller AR is. The more rectangular, the higher AR will be. Aspect ratio can be used to estimate the aerodynamic performance of a kite. Lets break up the varieties and characteristics. High aspect kites: long and thin. Immediately less powerful, though generate more power per square meter when moving. Fly faster, great upwind performance, more lift, glide and float. Slower turning and less depower at the bar when powered up. Harder to relaunch. High aspect kites are generally race and big air kites. Low aspect kites: short and wide. Turn quickly, though have less less lift and float than high aspect kites. More depower at the bar. More stable in gusty winds and drift down wind well. Easier to relaunch. Low aspect kites are generally wave and learner kites. Medium aspect kites: People do not generally refer to kites as having medium aspect though they are out there. Generally an all in one kite that doesn't excel in one specific feature but is pretty good at all off them would be medium aspect. Medium Aspect kites are generally freestyle and freeride kites. After reading this information - let us know what kind of kite you are flying- IKO International Kiteboarding Organization
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