The Interview: Peter Stiewe

Peter Stiewe is a true pioneer in kite design, with a career spanning decades. In this exclusive interview with Rou Chater, we dive into his journey, the evolution of kite technology, and what it takes to stay ahead in a constantly progressing industry. We’ve got it all right here.

Issue 83

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Issue 83

Competition

We’ve got some IKSURFMAG clothing to give away this issue! Click here to win!

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Editorial

Kite pumps, there was a time when any pump would work on any kite, not so nowadays as different brands are using various valves. Is it time to return to a standardised valve system? Check it out right here…

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Sail Away

The F-ONE Team head to Corsica to shoot the new gear, with worldwide travel up in the air the decision was made to stay closer to home, turns out there is a lot more on offer on your doorstep than you might think! Click here to read the full story!

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The Willem Hooft Story

Adaptive kitesurfing seems to be on the march at the moment, and Willem Hooft is one of the early adopters. After a severe motorbike crash left him paralysed he didn’t let it stop him from pursuing his dreams. Read the inspiring story here, you won’t want to miss this one!

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Big Air Strike Mission

After dominating the podium at the King Of The Air event, the North Big Air Team of Jesse Richman, Marc Jacobs, Nick Jacobsen, Graham Howes and Tom Bridge go in search of secret spots in South Africa. Check them out boosting to the moon!

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Technique

Christian and Karine are back once again with an impressive line up of tricks for you to learn, it’s time to get on with the homework, although this is the kind of assignment we can get behind! If you are looking to spice up your riding, look no further with some stylish moves for you to master. Click here to get your homework.

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Same Questions - Ozone

Rou Chater chats to Iain Hannay the general manager of Ozone to see what makes the brand tick and where their values lie and why you should consider riding Ozone kites in the future. Find out all about it right here!

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Efficiency, Team Work, FUN!

This was the mantra on the Duotone shoot in Fuerteventura this summer, with only 12 days to get all the shots for the new boards and kites, it was a non-stop mission to ensure success! Luckily they scored some great waves and wind too!

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Tech Focus - Harlem Kitesurfing

This issue we chat to Harlem Kitesurfing about the Booomtag NFC technology they are integrating into their products.

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Tech focus - Ride Engine

We talk to the ground breaking Coleman Buckley who is set to revolutionise the harness industry once again.

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Tech Focus - Cabrinha

We speak to James Boulding from Cabrinha about the new Cab Fusion foil system, a new innovative connection system designed to future proof the foils for any sport.

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Making A Kite movie

Stig Hoefnagel and friends get tasked with making a kite movie in Holland for the Naish 2021 photoshoot, no mean feat when you consider just how different the weather in the Netherlands is compared to Maui. Find out how it went down right here.

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Lightroom

More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!

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The Interview - Peter Stiewe

Peter Stiewe has been designing kites for longer than we can remember, after Best went off the rails he set up Eleveight with a core group of people, the brands been going from strength to strength. Rou Chater takes some time out to talk to the man himself!

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