Back Issues
Issue 108
Wed 18th Dec, 2024
This issue features Rou Chater’s reflections on Pembrokeshire’s prime watersports season, a history of King of the Air, and a fresh perspective from James Boulding and the Cabrinha crew on their annual photo shoot. Follow Hugo Wigglesworth as he explores snowkiting in New Zealand and discover Dakhla’s eco-friendly kitesurfing haven. Experience Oman’s trade winds with filmmaker Nikola Bagarov and learn layering techniques for year-round riding with Prolimit. Don’t miss Victor Emanoel’s BAKL Big Break win, get to know Lana Herman, insights into CORE’s new Section 5 wave kite, and behind-the-scenes of IKSURFMAG’s first winter-inspired cover. We’ve got technique tips, gear tests, and more! Issue 108 is here.
Issue 107
Sun 13th Oct, 2024
For issue 107, we’re offering five subscribers a chance to win a €100 Duotone Apparel voucher. Rou Chater’s editorial explores AI’s growing role in kiteboarding, while Jen Tyler interviews James Carew and the female powerhouse team at Kubus Sports. We dive into The Wind Seekers Kitefest, SpaceX kitesurfing in Ireland, and Ellie Dimitrova’s stunning Sakalava Bay adventure. Arthur Guillebert shares his journey at Dunkerque, and we cover WOO Worlds 2024 and Lorenzo Casati’s road to KOTA. Plus, tech insights on the Enduro V5, ION wetsuits, CORE’s Pace Pro, and our Technique section keep your skills sharp this season. That’s not all; we’ve got tests, stories and much more!
Issue 106
Fri 30th Aug, 2024
Rou Chater reflects on Ellie Aldridge's gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics and questions whether kitesurfing’s Olympic debut was a triumph or a missed opportunity. We feature a travel guide to Qatar’s Fuwairit Kite Beach, tell you all about Oman’s Downwinder, a behind-the-scenes look at the FLYSURFER INDIE kite, head to Mykonos with the Cabrinha crew, and interviews with industry leaders like WOO’s Leo Koenig and Jim Gaunt. We explore the rise of Zara as the Big Air World Champion, tech reviews of the Eleveight XS-Pro and Naish 2025 Pivot, and insight into Rita Arnaus’s recovery journey. Don’t miss our techniques, stories, and more!
Issue 105
Wed 26th Jun, 2024
In this issue, Rou Chater asks a pertinent question: Has Big Air Killed Kiteboarding? It’s an interesting synopsis; with such a huge focus on getting high, are we forgetting all the other wonderful facets of our sport? We think so! We also sat down with Cabrinha head honcho Jon Modica for an in-depth chat about how things have been going since he took over the brand a few years ago. The Eleveight team got cosy on a catamaran in the Mediterranean; did they get seasick? Find out here. Rou chats with Leo Koenig, the founder and CEO of WOO Sports for Intriguing Beings. On top of all that, we have tests, techniques with Christian and Karine, tech features and lots more inside!
Issue 104
Mon 29th Apr, 2024
In this issue Rou Chater takes an in depth look at who is the Greatest Of All Time AKA The GOAT, some of the names he considers might surprise you! Jesse Richman checks in on his recent switch to Ozone. Phil Schennagel the CEO of CORE is in the spotlight for the Intriguing Beings Podcast and we also look at the upcoming Olympics in Paris 2024. Jen Tyler heads to the St Lucia for the travel feature, Christian and Karine are on hand to help you learn to kiteloop, a must read for many of you and the Nobile Team head to Sicily to check out the conditions and launch the new range. We’ve got tests, tech features and lots of interviews too, be sure to check out the latest issue!
Issue 103
Mon 19th Feb, 2024
Get ready for an action-packed issue of IKSURFMAG, starting with a look at big air's Short Line Revolution with Crystal Veness. Follow Rou Chater to Scotland for the Cabrinha 04s shoot, and explore the dream destination of Turks & Caicos with Anastasia Pankina. This issue is a global one, from Morocco with the Duotone Young Bloods to the Grenadines with the Eleveight crew to Egypt with Sensi Graves and Sarah Sadek. Find out what Giel Vlugt has been up to since returning to CORE and get to know multisport athlete Alina Shalin. That's not all! We've highlighted the latest gear from your favourite brands and added two hot new techniques to try. Get stuck in… Issue 103 is here!