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JN Kites was founded by Bernd Jochum and Michael Nesler in 2003, and they’ve been producing some innovative gear ever since. We got Bernd on the line to find out a bit more about them and how the company started, and took a deep dive into their current product range.
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We talk a lot about product design and designers, but rarely stop to think about who is actually making the gear we all ride every session. CORE’s CEO, Philip Schinnagel, and Head of Marketing, Philip Janke, give us some insight into the factory they’ve just celebrated working with for 20 years: Aqua Dynamics in Sri Lanka.
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Luxury hotel C Mauritius Palmar, situated on the east coast of Mauritius, hosts the annual C Kite Festival, in conjunction with former World Champion Antoine Auriol. Our Editor Sarah was invited back for her second year, to the fourth edition of the festival, and had the best time, bumping into old friends and new, kiting all day, and dancing the night away…
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If you’re going to drive into the Australian Outback, with no civilization for 200 kilometers, you need to get your prior preparation and planning sorted. After countless trips to the remote northwest, Gabi Steindl and her husband know the score, and had all the gear on their kite and camping adventure there. It’s not a trip for the faint-hearted, but the rewards are huge and Gabi had the waves to herself…
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Words can’t fully describe scenery this beautiful. But Oswald Smith has done a grand job in this tale of his trip to the Bahamas with adventurer Blake Olsen and young “Jumpin’ Jakey”. Grab yourself a coffee if you haven’t got one already and sit back and enjoy these stunning turquoise colors and fine words from a talented wordsmith.
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Stijn Mul, together with his buddies Michiel Schipper and Marijn Ploeg from SpaceX Kitesurfing, have just started a new venture, The Wind Games, in conjunction with the Surfr App. We got in touch with Stijn to find out what it’s all about and what it could mean for the kiting community – and these boys are definitely keen on fostering a sense of community…
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If you’re a regular reader of these illustrious pages then you’ll surely recognize André Magarao’s photos which have appeared in issues frequently and on at least eight of our covers, including this one. We thought it was high time we found out more about the talented man behind the lens. He hails from Brazil but travels widely to shoot kiteboarding and other action sports.
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It’s exciting to see brand-new freestyle gear being released given how the industry has been so focused on Big Air in recent years. Aaron Hadlow talks us through Harlem’s latest freestyle offerings which bears his hallmarks. Photo Aris Giannoukos
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We’ve seen the beauty Iceland beholds… here’s a recap from ION’s team manager, David.
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For a week in the French Riviera, the Porsche Young Blood Camp brought together ten emerging kiters. The camp, centered on growth, was all about stoking their passion for the sport, creating fresh motivation, facing new challenges, and coming away with tools they need to excel.
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that Kari Schibevaag’s home country Norway, being so far north, dumps constant snow for the snowkite fan, but it turns out rain is actually a regular feature during winter there. So it makes complete sense that Kari hightailed it further north in search of colder temperatures and perfect powder for the rejuvenating trip she needed.
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Some videos take more organization than others, and Lasse Walker’s attempt to film himself jumping over a plane is certainly up there on the coordination scale! If you haven’t seen the video of his successful world-first stunt yet, jump on YouTube and check it out. We gave Lasse a shout to find out more about the filming process involved.
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Alex Pastor, former World Champion, industry pioneer, and long-time Airush rider, has just become the brand’s new owner and CEO. As Airush enters a bold new era with new shareholders, a renewed focus on innovation, and a strengthened leadership team, Alex shares how his career, vision and deep connection with the brand are shaping the next chapter.
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