Kiteworld is essential reading for all kiteboarders, since 2002. Read the best reviews of the latest kites, boards and gear and improve your riding with our technique articles - whatever level you're at. Kiteworld's editorial team includes World Champions Aaron Hadlow and Mark Shinn and top coaches like Brandon Scheid. Each issue is packed with the inspiration and know-how you'll need to fuel your next ride
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SPY NETWORK • LATEST NEWS, HIGH PERFORMANCES, WHISPERS AND RUMOURS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL KITE-OSPHERE
MARK MY WORDS • IN HIS REGULAR COLUMN, MARK SHINN DESCRIBES THE MORE SUBTLE NUANCES GOING ON WITH YOUR BOARD WHEN YOU BOOST
KITING QUIETENS THE MIND -THERAPY FOR ALL • HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED THAT WHEN YOU’RE KITESURFING EVERYTHING GOES QUIET? YOUR HEAD EMPTIES AND YOU JUST FOCUS ON WHAT’S DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOU. IT FEELS NICE. CAROLINE MORRIS REPORTS ON THE ROGUE ADVENTURE GROUP WHO ARE USING KITESURFING AS A VEHICLE FOR ADVENTURE BASED THERAPY (ABT), PARTICULARLY FOR CANADIAN MILITARY VETERANS WHO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE BRUTALITY OF COMBAT
ELEVATED IN SWITZERLAND • WE HAVE A HIGHLY TRANSPORTABLE VEHICLE, BUT WE RARELY VENTURE FAR. PHOTOGRAPHER AND KITER LUKAS PITSCH HAD LONG DREAMED OF SCORING A REMOTE SESSION, 2,234 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL IN THE SWISS ALPS, WHICH HE MANAGED ALONG WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND RAMONA BACK IN LATE AUTUMN
A COLOMBIAN KITING TALE • ALONG WITH HER FAMILY AND PHOTOGRAPHER PIERRE BOURAS, CARINE CAMBOULIVES VISITED THE REMOTE FAR NORTH OF COLOMBIA AND LAND OF THE WAYÚU TRIBE, WHERE A PROJECT LAUNCHED BY TWO KITEBOARDERS FROM CARTAGENA IS INSPIRING CHILDREN TO LOOK BEYOND WORKING FOR THE CARTELS
ITALY’S KITING HOLIDAY HOT-SPOTS • From fabled offshore islands to imposing mountain lakes, Italy has some truly top notch kite spots. People often find themselves drawn to destinations like Tarifa or the Canaries due to their popularity and windy reputation, but Italy shouldn’t be overlooked during the summer months. Glorious Mediterranean weather, unreal cuisine, legendary culture and inspiring Iandscapes are found throughout the country. This issue we break down five of the best Italian kiting locations for your summer kite trip consideration, whether travelling with family or not
HOMING IN ON HATTERAS • OUTSIDE OF HAWAII, CAPE HATTERAS IN THE OUTER BANKS OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA IS THE US’S MOST POPULAR KITING DESTINATION. THIS INTERLINKED ISLAND CHAIN HAS 140 MILES OF COASTLINE WITH MILE UPON MILE OF FLAT WATER ON ONE SIDE, AND A BOATLOAD OF WAVE SPOTS ON THE OTHER. THIS ISSUE WE SHINE A LIGHT ON THIS LEGENDARY KITING LOCATION AND SPEAK TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW IT BEST!
KEEP IT MAINLAND: CRYSTAL COAST
HOW THEY LIVE • MARCO, MARIJE AND THEIR TEN-YEAR-OLD SON, MATHIES, HAVE BEEN SAILING AROUND THE WORLD SINCE AUGUST 2013. THEY LEFT WITHOUT ANY SAILING EXPERIENCE BUT THEIR HEADS FILLED WITH DREAMS OF KITESURFING ADVENTURE. BUT WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE SO CLOSE TOGETHER AS A FAMILY, COMMITTED TO DEPARTURE FROM SOCIETY, ABOARD A BOAT? HOW DOES A CHILD ADAPT? FASCINATED BY THEIR DARING DESIRE TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY, WE ASKED MARIJE TO GIVE US A SNAPSHOT INTO THEIR ADVENTURES
PSYCHO TENDENCIES • Often niche in their product appeal, in kitesurfing’s early years Flysurfer predominantly garnered a reputation for being the best kites for experienced riders who simply wanted to get on the water at the weekend, no matter how light the wind was. Famed for their large ram-air designs, older riders looking for technical gear tweaks were lured to the brand ahead of pure plug and play shoppers. If you turned up to a spot and there were just a couple of Flysurfers out,...