History Repeats Itself… In more ways than one - KOTA 2024
Issue 66
Competition
This issue we have teamed up with Flysurfer to offer one of their Stoke kites, it’s a great wave kite but also perfect for busting out big airs and loops in high winds, just in time for the winter season!View on
Live The Search
Brandon Scheid pushes off on an adventure to see if he can score a once-in-a-lifetime session at a never-been-ridden spot in his own backyard. Read Brandon’s story to find out of journeying beyond his local kite beach pays off.View on View on
Endless Beauty In New Zealand
Sleep, who needs it? Colleen Carroll and fellow North teammates Reno Romeu and Matchu Lopez tear through wild New Zealand. They find beauty in spades and sessions for all, sacrificing sleep for an unforgettable journey!View on View on
The Real Wetsuit Buyers Guide
Looking to buy a new suit for the winter, look no further, this isn’t your average mags excuse for a guide which involves selling some wetsuit slots to brands, but an actual in depth look at neoprene and how it works to keep you warm!View on View on
Technique
Christian and Karine are back with more technique wizardry this issue, and there are some great moves for you to learn. How about a bit of showboating board retrieval in the form of Water Skiing, the Front Foot 5 Transition and the Between Legs One Foot Jump… It’s all about adding something a little different to your repertoire this issue!View on
A Road Trip To Portugal
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!View on View on
Tried and Tested
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!View on
Female Focus - Malgorzata Kolacz
Meet Poland’s Malgorzata Kolacz, Margaret for short. Malgorzata seems to be good at everything she tries: kiteboarding, snowboarding, running a small business. Find out what drives her in this inspiring interview!View on View on
Ten Questions - Fred Hope
Slingshot’s Fred Hope is almost out of high school, and he’s already a major presence at Slingshot’s headquarters, helping the design team improve their foil line and keeping his adult peers in check. Get to know this passionate, mild-mannered rider who has big plans for the future!View on View on