Tried & Tested

Big air and free ride are the name of the game in this issue! From freeride specialists like the latest Cabrinha Switchblade and Ozone Edge V12 to big air machines like the North Orbit Pro, FLYSURFER Era, and the 04 Cabrinha Nitro; there's something for everyone in this issue.

Kitesurfing News

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Relive the Duotone's 2024 French Young Blood camp action and witness the energy and skill of the next generation of kitesurfers coached by Edgar Ulrich,...

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Watch the Matplast Kite Team including Andrea Principi and Baptiste Bourdoulous, captured in the scenic backdrop of Mykonos!

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Jeremy Burlando is rapidly ascending to the top of the big air kiteboarding scene. Equipped with the latest prototypes and samples from Slingshot, along with...

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Phil Sobolev, Cabrinha Test Manager guides you through the complete breakdown of a Cabrinha COS control system! For more information on Cabrinha's COS Control System,...

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Join Steven Akkersdijk as he explores the capabilities of the brand-new Nexus 4 by CORE! For more information on CORE's brand-new Nexus 4, please click...

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Check out Stino Mul's Lords of Tram recap from Barcares last week, including his heats to see how he performed. He is now gearing up...

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Kitesurfing Holidays and Travel Guides

We have a wealth of kitesurfing travel guides at your fingertips. Choose your next kiteboarding destination by browsing our interactive map and reading in-depth information on accommodation, wind and weather, the best spots to kitesurf, local kitesurfing schools and recommended restaurants and nightlife for each location. Our kitesurfing travel guides are categorised into continent and countries so you can easily pick where you would like to kitesurf in the sun.

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - St. Petersburg
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is The Sunshine City. It holds the Guinness World Record for most days of consecutive sunshine at 768. Offering miles and miles of beautiful white sandy beaches often compared to and regarded as some of the best beaches in the world! Also being that it is a peninsula it offers numerous kiting spots for all wind directions as...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cuyo Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cuyo Island
Cuyo Island

Cuyo Island is supposed to be one of the windiest places in The Philippines, and it is one of those places you need to visit. The small island and the fantastic, privileged location makes it a unique place in the world. If you are looking to get away from it all, avoid the usual parties that can be found elsewhere...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rameswaram
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Rameswaram
Rameswaram

Rameswaram is a well-kept secret and one of the best kitesurfing spots in India. The eastern coast of India receives stable and steady trade winds for almost nine months every year, giving us a long kiteboarding season. Here you feel like real explorers, with so much on offer. You can indulge in the ancient history which features fabulous architecture and...

Kitesurfing Lessons and Schools

Browse our kitesurfing schools index, with hundreds of schools listed from all round the world you will be learning to kitesurf in no time at all.

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Kitesurfing Riders

Browse for your favourite pro kitesurfers in our riders database, with hundreds of pro riders listed all your heroes are right here. Easily find what you are looking for by viewing popular kitesurfers, male kitesurfers or female kitesurfers. Each rider profile gives you a quick overview of the latest posts they have shared from Facebook, information about themselves, related news posts, videos, magazine articles and cover shots they have ever featured in. Get all the latest news and information about your favourite kitesurfers in one easy place.

Kitesurfing Technique

Christian and Karine have been putting together the best kitesurfing technique guides in the business since our very first issue. There are hundreds of different kitesurfing tricks and tips to choose from including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our kitesurfing technique section is easy to navigate and the perfect place to improve your knowledge before you hit the water.

Kitesurfing Technique - Back Roll Transition One Foot
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Roll Transition One Foot
Back Roll Transition One Foot

You know how we love our transitions, and we know that you love them too! So, we've got another one for you to add to your list of funky ways to change direction. This one is a variation on the very foundation of great transitions, the Back Roll Transition, or if you've been in the game as long as we...

Kitesurfing Technique - One Handed Tabletop
Kitesurfing Technique - One Handed Tabletop
One Handed Tabletop

It is often surprising that when the wind picks up and the only option is to literally go up with it, that many a kiter’s bag of tricks diminishes. For this reason expanding your air game is a must, so that when the wind calls, as it so often does when you’ve set your heart on unhooking or that cheeky...

Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Dark Slide
Kitesurfing Technique - One Foot Dark Slide
One Foot Dark Slide

It's an absolute pleasure to welcome Heliarde back onto the technique pages of IKSURFMAG. We've had so much fun filming and working with him this past month, so here he is showing us how it's done, this time with the somewhat precarious looking one-footed Dark Slide, finished off with a back roll and late kiteloop, Muito show! This one is...

Kitesurfing Brands

Find all the kitesurfing brands in our database and quickly view the most popular kitesurfing brands out there today. Each kitesurfing brand profile gives you a quick overview of the latest posts they have shared from Facebook, information about the brand, related news posts, reviews, videos, magazine articles and cover shots they have ever featured in. Get all the latest news and information about your favourite kitesurfing brands in one easy place.

Kitesurfing Reviews

Take a look at all the latest and greatest kitesurfing reviews right here on our site. We've been testing and reviewing the latest kitesurfing equipment for years and our in depth kitesurfing reviews are revered the world over as being honest and up front. Easily find what you are looking for by browsing many categories or use our innovative search feature to find the right reviews you are looking for.

Kitesurfing Reviews - North Kiteboarding Astra 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - North Kiteboarding Astra 2024
North Kiteboarding Astra

The Astra is an exceptional freeride board that appeals to lighter riders with its playful yet powerful performance. Recognizing that many lighter-weight riders struggle to control larger, stiffer boards designed for heavier riders, the goal was to create a board that offers more responsive flex, increased control, and softer landings without compromising performance. The Astra's smaller board length, narrower stance,...

Kitesurfing Reviews - CORE Kiteboarding XR Pro 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - CORE Kiteboarding XR Pro 2024
CORE Kiteboarding XR Pro

The CORE XR Pro is the kite for the riders who want the best of the best, it’s CORE’s flagship model, and it delivers on every front. The XR Pro is the cutting edge of technology, and the brand has pulled out all the stops in its design and build. The XR Pro is a tuned-up version of the XR8,...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Eleveight Kites RS V8 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Eleveight Kites RS V8 2024
Eleveight Kites RS V8

The RS V8 kite from Eleveight Sports is a true standout in the freeride category, offering exceptional performance and versatility to riders of all levels. Featuring a 3-strut delta shape, the RS V8 is designed to be light, stable, and direct, allowing for easy turning and smooth handling in various wind conditions. Riders will appreciate the kite's massive hangtime and...