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RRD Bliss V5 Wood
The Bliss has been in the RRD line up for many years now, and 2018 sees it get an update. Don’t panic though, if you are a huge fan of this board already, and there are plenty of those around the world, the updates are subtle and designed to improve the performance. There is a new LTD version in Carbon...
RRD Passion V9
RRD are unique in the kite industry; they were the first brand to adopt a “don’t change it until it’s ready” launch program. While many brands scramble to “change” their product by the deadline, usually in August, so they can be the first to market with an entirely new range of product, RRD have adopted a different approach. They are...
RRD Poison V5 LTD
The Poison V5 LTD from RRD is aimed at the high-end freestyle and freeride market. Riders looking for a high-performance board with plenty of speed and pop should have this on their shopping list. New for 2018 the board has been made thinner and lighter, 20% lighter in fact. LTD stands for the Limited construction that utilises Biax Carbon layers...
RRD Religion
The Religion is the dedicated wave kite from RRD, used by the pro team and lots of adoring fans around the world it has proved to be a formidable weapon over the years. For the MK8 version the team totally redesigned the kite and it is almost unrecognisable from the previous MK7 incarnation. The kite features a new shape, with...
RRD Salerosa V4
The Salerosa V4 is a classically styled surfboard from RRD with a modern twist. Up front, it sports a classic surfboard nose shape, but out the back, a more modern quad fin set up sits underneath a squared off swallowtail. The board is aimed at a wide variety of conditions from onshore to big side offshore waves. The profile of...
RRD Bliss V4
The Bliss V4 is RRD’s freeride and freestyle all-in-one board. Nestled between the Placebo and Poison it has been designed as a board that will suit a wide variety of riders in a range of conditions. The Bliss features a CNC core shaped out of Paulownia wood, which is both lightweight and strong. Shaped ABS sidewalls have been used and...
RRD Obsession MK9
Back again, the Obsession MK9 is a long-standing kite in the RRD line up. A big update in last years MK8 means this years MK9 has had a few tweaks to create an exceedingly polished product. The Obsession MK9 is a three strut bridled kite with an emphasis on freestyle, and wave riding in the smaller (10.5m and below) models....
RRD Poison V3 LTD
We were lucky enough to get our hands on the new 2017 Poison LTD V3. The Poison is RRD’s pro freestyle twin tip board, and the LTD V3 is the carbon edition, making it a lighter and thinner model. The Poison boasts a swept in tip outline with a straight section through the centre of the board; this enables the...
RRD Poison V4
The Poison V4 is one of RRD’s top twin tip boards, targeting the pro freestyle market it is packed with technology and has fantastic build quality. Featuring a new straight outline through the middle of the board, the Poison V4 is somewhat swept in at the tips compared to other freestyle boards. A single deep concave is seen throughout the...
RRD Vision MK5
The Vision MK5 hits the market as a moderate aspect ratio all terrain kite, the do-it-all from RRD. It is aimed at those wanting to kite in all disciplines: freeride, wave and freestyle, but is not marketed as a super high-end model; there are many other kites in the RRD range that target specific disciplines. However, for those either learning...
RRD Passion MK8
The RRD Passion has been in the lineup for years now, and there are many fans of this great kite around the world. The Passion is RRD's big air and freerides kite, offering stability and boost in plentiful amounts. The Passion MK8 has had a huge overhaul for this year, with lots of changes to improve the performance. Stripping two...
RRD Obsession
The Obsession has been in the RRD Line up for a few years now, we’ve seen all the incarnations along the way and have been a fan of its performance for some time. This year sees a new bar shape and some minor changes to the kite. Gone are the trailing edge battens and the scalloped shape has been toned...
5 years ago
Yesterday Paula Novotna won the women’s division here at the GKA Freestyle World Cup Fuerteventura 2019, and today Adeuri Corniel won the men’s with the most powerful performance of...
6 years ago
Adeuri Corniel is home is pushing his limits for the upcoming events. Racing, freestyle, big air; he's on it and we can't wait to see...
6 years ago
Just in case you weren't able to watch what went down during the World Kiteboarding Champions earlier this month, we've got it all, right here!...
6 years ago
We wouldn't expect anything less from a summer in Tarifa and If anyone's been wondering what Julien Leleu has been up to lately, here you...
6 years ago
Year 24 is now online and it's looking very sharp! The RRD collection offers everything from watersports equipment to wetsuits, accessories, and fashion, check it...
6 years ago
WKC Turkey is a wrap! An exceptional event, with all athletes performing at an extremely high level. We are witnessing a new generation of rising...
6 years ago
RRD's Obsession MK11 has arrived and Julien Leleu is looking very comfortable on it! RRD has continued forward and for their 11th version of this...
6 years ago
Brian Wennersten collects footage from a mix of his personal projects and puts it together in this edit. 1:45 min of pure beauty and sick...
6 years ago
The competition commenced at 2 pm in Akyaka, Turkey today, with the Small Final, the Women's Final and the Men's Final all completed in perfect...
6 years ago
Day Two in Akyaka, Turkey was another complete day of freestyle action. Solid wind conditions throughout the day allowed for the completion of Round 2...
6 years ago
The first day of competition in Akyaka was a huge success, with Round 1 for both the men and women completed. Akyaka is well known...
6 years ago
Registration for the first World Kiteboarding Championship of the year took place today in Akyaka, Turkey, a location well known for its reliable summer winds and...
Issue 70
Footballer, kiter and videographer, Julien Leleu is an enigma who we haven’t featured before, the fun-loving Frenchman gets out ten questions this issue!
Issue 69
Without a control bar, you aren’t going to get very far. It may not be the most glamorous piece of equipment, but the control bar may have the most significant impact on whether your session is a hit or a miss. Read on to get informed about bar length, line length, connection choices, depower options and more!
Issue 69
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Issue 68
Kari Schibevaag has gotten a taste of adventure, and she’s hungry for more. After her epic snow kite trip in the Arctic this winter, she’s ready to plan her next big trip, but not after spending a little time on a sunny beach with clean, peeling rights!
Issue 67
Rou Chater looks at how hydrofoiling has evolved into a section of our sport that is now becoming accessible to all, improvements in the equipment is making it easier than ever to learn!
Issue 67
Rou Chater has been travelling to One Eye in Mauritius since before it was even a thing, in the old days it was quiet and menacing, these days it’s a zoo out there. If you’ve ever wanted to know the best way to tackle it, and how to survive then read this!
Issue 67
We’ve got more 2018 equipment being put through its paces this issue, gear from Slingshot, F-One, Naish, Ozone, RRD, North, Cabrinha and Ocean Rodeo gets featured!
Issue 67
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Issue 66
Julien Leleu and Carl Ferreira decided one night that they were keen for a road trip. The next day, they hit the road. They left Tarifa, Spain to session along the southern coast of Portugal. Read their full trip report then start planning your trip!
Issue 66
Loads more 2018 action on the test front this issue, we have kites, twin tips and surfboards getting put through their paces and we also embark on an in-depth test of the WOO 2.0 too!
Issue 65
We’ve got the best tests in the business once again with some of the most important kites of the year getting put through their paces. Slingshot, RRD, Liquid Force, F-One, Ozone, North, Cabrinha, CrazyFly, Flysurfer and Ocean Rodeo are all represented, check them out right here.
Issue 65
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