4Shor: Building a Better Forecast From the Seabed Up

Weather forecasting has become incredibly sophisticated, but for watersports enthusiasts, knowing the wind speed is only part of the puzzle. 4Shor is taking a different approach, combining detailed bathymetry, wind, waves, tides, and rider-specific information to predict not simply what the weather will do, but how good your session could actually be. We speak to founder Richard Brittan about the technology behind the platform and why understanding the seabed could be the key to building a better forecast.

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Sao Miguel Do Gostoso
Sao Miguel Do Gostoso

Sao Miguel Do Gostoso is a kitesurfing paradise yet to be known by many. Imagine the best wind conditions in Brazil but without the crowds. Enjoy the adventure of northeast Brazil, a quiet and safe region full of like-minded good people. Hundreds of kilometres of wild beaches and dunes to travel with your buggy, epic downwinders, lagoons, waves, and more....

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Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Union Island
Union Island

The JT Pro Center kitesurfing spot of Union Island in the Grenadines is one of the top kitesurfing destinations of the moment from November to July winter season. The island has a lot of charm with the real deep Caribbean spirit far from all of the usual all-inclusive resorts. The trade winds blow between 15 to 25 knots 24/7 with...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Ulcinj
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Ulcinj
Ulcinj

Montenegro is situated in the south of the Adriatic and is an extraordinary place. It offers an abundance of beauty, beaches, crystal clear lakes, the sea and incredible scenic mountains. In the mornings, you can wake up along the beautiful Adriatic coast, have lunch on the banks of Skadar Lake, and enjoy an evening walk in the Montenegrin mountains. Ulcinj...

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Kitesurfing Technique - Roast Beef Front Loop
Kitesurfing Technique - Roast Beef Front Loop
Roast Beef Front Loop

In our constant quest to spice moves up as best we can, which is quite fitting as we sit and write this from Sri Lanka, it’s high time to mix the best of British with the ever-pleasing sent front loop, or roll if you prefer. And yes that’ll be our quintessential Sunday dinner, the Roast Beef grab. In case you’re...

Kitesurfing Technique - Hand Drag to Blind
Kitesurfing Technique - Hand Drag to Blind
Hand Drag to Blind

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Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop to Blind with Surface Pass
Kitesurfing Technique - Back Loop to Blind with Surface Pass
Back Loop to Blind with Surface Pass

For the truly courageous amongst you our final move this issue is a real gem. Not only is a back to blind with a surface pass, see Video 1 out an absolute show of control and a beautiful move in it’s own right, it is also the final building block to a couple of world class air pass moves. Once...

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Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027
DUOTONE Dice SLS

The DUOTONE Dice SLS 2027 is a performance crossover kite developed for riders who divide their time between freestyle, loops, freeride and wave sessions. Its core character is intended to be fast and reactive, with the structure and canopy control needed for powered tricks as well as the stability required when the rider moves towards the kite on a wave....

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027
DUOTONE Neo SLS

The DUOTONE Neo SLS 2027 is the more performance-focused member of the Neo wave-kite family. It is designed for committed wave riders and progressive strapless-freestyle athletes who want faster steering, more immediate bar feedback and precise placement through critical sections. The kite retains the drift and stability associated with the Neo concept, but its Strong Light Superior construction gives it...

Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo 2027
Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo 2027
DUOTONE Neo

The DUOTONE Neo 2027 is a wave and strapless-freestyle kite built around predictable handling, drift and smoothly delivered power. It is the more accessible Original-construction alternative to the sharper Neo SLS, with a stable character intended to let the rider concentrate on the wave rather than constantly manage the kite. DUOTONE presents the design for modern surf conditions, technical directional...