Features

The Creators: Aoua

There’s a new kid on the block… Germany-based brand AOUA. We chatted to founder Jan Alexander Rudolph about how the brand started, what makes them stand out from existing brands, and how their current range is looking.

Tell Me About It: Harlem Peak & Ascent

Harlem have added some brand-new additions to their range, the Peak kite – a Big Air machine – and the Ascent twintip. Aaron Hadlow gave us the lowdown on the new gear.

Photos Andy Troy and Craig Kolesky

Under The Hood: Reedin

It’s been five years since kiting legend Kevin Langeree and designer Damien Girardin fused their talents – and their surnames – and launched their brand Reedin. We caught up with Damien about how the first half decade has gone, and about their latest product launches, including an exciting new lightwind model.

Photos Andy Troy

The Champ

How do you become Kite-Surf World Champion after only two years on the World Tour?! Well, living right on the coast is a good start, then a few formative years of ripping at wakeboarding plus trips to places like Indonesia with its world-class waves isn’t gonna hurt. Gabriel Benetton is currently at the top of his game and giving his fellow competitors a run for their money…

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Reflections: Kari Schibevaag’s Van Life

Nine years ago I made a decision that would change my life forever. I traded a traditional home for a life on four wheels. At the time, it seemed like an unconventional choice, and perhaps even a bit extreme. But as soon as I parked my motorhome by the ocean for the first time, I knew I had found my version of freedom. The feeling of stepping out of a small, cozy space into an expansive world of endless possibilities is something words struggle to capture.

The Committed: André Hänni Tortorelli

André Hänni Tortorelli is a Brazilian photographer who has captured numerous pros as well as regular kiters, mainly in Brazil and Portugal. He sent us some of his favorite shots so we thought we’d find out more about him…

Profile: Kaya Lehmann

Having performed well at the GKA’s Youth events over the last couple of years, Kaya Lehmann recently competed at her first pro level event, the GKA Freestyle World Cup France, and showed that she means business, coming third alongside long-time competitors Bruna Kajiya and Rita Arnaus. We caught up with the young star to find out more about her.

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Profile: Finn Flügel

Finn Flügel might only be 15 but has already proved his mettle at pro level competitions, recently coming third at the GKA Freestyle World Cup France. He has competed both in freestyle and hydrofoil events, and won the top spot at the GKA’s Youth events more than once. We thought we better find out more about him.

Indo Perfection

It’s fair to say Brazilian kitesurfer Sebastian Ribeiro loves waves, making the most of them either with a kite or just good old-fashioned paddle surfing. So when he headed to Indonesia on a trip with surf friends, he couldn’t resist packing his kite gear and searching out the perfect spot for some wind powered shredding…

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