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Andrea Principi, Noè Font and Xander Raith, accompanied by ION Marketing Manager David Mariot and photographer Craig Kolesky, journeyed north from Cape Town to one of the windiest kite spots on the planet. Namibia’s strong winds were perfect for Andrea to flaunt his Big Air skills, while Noè and Xander had to cram their freestyle practice into the short hour before the sun rose and the wind went ballistic…
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For all of us, when doubt and fear creep in, often what it takes to overcome that is the support and encouragement of your friends and family, and in the case of kiting, your fellow kiters. This is no less important for pro riders as Nathalie Lambrecht and Francesca Maini found out when they filmed their recent project Relentless Synergy in iconic Cape Town.
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Endless sandy beaches, super reliable wind, and postcard-perfect landscapes… it’s no wonder Brazil is a hotspot for kiters from around the globe. FLYSURFER’s mission was to conquer the coastline from Cumbuco to Barra Grande on an epic 450-kilometer downwinder…
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September saw Zara Hoogenraad crowned the first women’s Red Bull Megaloop champion. She achieved this success on the CORE XR Pro and her boyfriend, Giel Vlugt, reached the semifinals at the same event using the newest version of this kite, the XR Pro 2. Time to find out more from them about this latest release from CORE. Photos Nikola Bagarov
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If you’ve ever dreamed of having a unique kite with your own design on it, or would like to promote a brand or product on your kite, it is now an easy option with Harlem, thanks to their use of digital printing. We found out more from them and from team rider Scott Barendsen.
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The brand-new Atmos Ultra is the lightest board North have produced yet. We gave the team a shout to find out more about this high-performance freeride twintip. Photos Andy Troy
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How do you improve upon a long-standing, popular kite? RRD talk us through the process they went through to release the latest version of their Religion wave kite. Photos Samuel Tomé
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Jhon Perez from Columbia headed to Egypt to compete in the Red Bull Winds of Sinai event. Filmmaker Marco Bergonzi joined him to capture this video of some extreme Big Air action in a beautiful setting.
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JN Kites, founded in 2003, have been at the forefront of aerodynamic design for innovative features such as the “Perfect Round Arc Shape” and the “Floating Batten” that are now found on many modern kites and wings. They have won numerous podiums over the years and have also been one of our test team’s favorite brands, so we’re excited to get them back in the mag after a few years’ gap. We hear from one of their riders, Andi Parhammer, about his local spot in Austria.
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A near death occurred upwind of the recent High Five short-line competition in Cape Town. Thanks to some quick thinking and life-saving skills the kiter in question survived. Jett Bradshaw and Ruben Lenten reflect on why learning CPR is so important, especially when it comes to our potentially dangerous sport, and Ruben gives some insight into remaining safe on the water…
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As the hype from the 2024 Red Bull King of the Air (KOTA) vanished and with no sign of any Big Air Kite League event on the horizon, the competition scene in Cape Town was looking scarce. Camdyn Kellett (pictured here), Stijn Mul and KOTA Judge, Alex Barker tell us about the short-line comp that came to the rescue. And the event wasn’t the only thing that came to the rescue in Blouberg Bay.
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“There aren’t many kite trips that can strike fear into my heart. Yet, having participated in the Dakhla Downwind Challenge multiple times, I know how it can push you to your limits. This year, however, was special. My father, at the age of 66, joined me on this grueling mission. Together, we tackled a 500-kilometre journey along the harsh, beautiful Saharan coastline – an adventure neither of us will ever forget…” Tom Court tells all.
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