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Cape Town is well known for its long, sandy beach at Blouberg where events like King of the Air take place. But it pays to travel to other spots along the Cape coastline. Being local, Camdyn Kellett knows where to head when conditions are right, and often takes his father and photographer Andrew along to grab the shots. We hear from them both about their recent missions battling the elements.
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Brazilian rider Erick Anderson stands out for his incredible level and style. Unfortunately, he hasn’t always had the opportunities to travel and show everything he’s capable of. But ask anyone on the freestyle tour – no one wants to be in the same heat as him when the GKA world tour comes to Brazil! This season, while most riders were in Abu Dhabi for the first stop, photographer Andre Magarao, who has known Erick for many years, spent some time shooting with him and fired him a few questions.
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You no doubt heard the heartbreaking news that pro rider Graham Howes passed away in September, while kiting at his home spot in Cape Town. His brother Craig Howes recently photographed Carl Ferreira, a good friend of Graham’s, and they wanted to honor Graham in this piece, remembering him through the lens of kiteboarding.
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Hood River is one of the meccas of kiteboarding, with numerous pro riders either hailing from there or making a regular pilgrimage. Noè Font is one of those who spends time there every year and this summer joined forces with Andre Magarao to snap these shots. They tell us about why they love the spot for kiting, for photography, and for the vibe.
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We get sent a lot of wave riding shots but these hit a little differently. The combination of double-overhead barrels, a talented photographer willing to place himself right inside said waves, and a talented rider willing to risk all, made for something out of the ordinary…
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Sometimes it’s the unexpected moments and unplanned sessions that end up being the most memorable. On a recent road trip through Italy, Roderick Pijls had all his gear packed and ready in his van for just such a session.
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AOUA Kiteboarding have added a brand-new three-strut kite, the Rhei, to their range. Head of Product Development, Jan Alexander Rudolph gives us an overview.
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RRD’s Y31 lineup includes updated versions of their twintips. We got all the essential deets on the four boards, plus a little hint on what might be in the pipeline… PHOTOS Samuel Tomé
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Is it a bird, is it a plane? It’s a new addition to Reedin’s board lineup that blurs the line between twintips and waveboards. Damien Girardin shares why he decided to bring something new to the market. Photos Andy Troy
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Levitaz, who have been very successful with their race gear, have now released a brand-new freeride range. Head of Brand, Michael Zeilinger, fills us in on all the essential facts. PHOTOS Arian Lebedinec
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Aaron Hadlow from Harlem Kitesurfing gives us the lowdown on the latest addition to their kite range: the Flow, designed for wave riding but also ideal for foiling and freeride. PHOTOS CRAIG KOLESKY
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Cabrinha’s latest Moto Apex incorporates some new tech in the form of a changeable bar configuration. Marketing Manager James Boulding gave us the lowdown on what this means for riders. Photos JAMES BOULDING
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Bouwe Kerkstra from the Netherlands started at Lieuwe as an intern, and has now been working with the brand for about five years, becoming more and more involved in R&D, helping with testing, fine-tuning and developing their boards. He took some time out to tell us about Lieuwe’s brand-new Shotgun Air.
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