Editorial

Brace yourselves… here come the robots. In this issue, we handed the reins over to artificial intelligence and let it write its own feature—an interesting experiment, considering it was crafted by a robot. Don’t worry, I still have my job…for now. But this is just the beginning, and the future is looking more and more like something out of a Sci-Fi movie. Read on to find out more in Rou Chater’s 107 editorial!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Issue 102
Fri 15th Dec, 2023

In our last issue of the year, chase the wind around the world, from King of the Air in Cape Town to the blissful beaches of Brazil. Explore the icy extremes in Lofoten, Norway, the hidden gem of Masirah Island in Oman, and go on tour with Moona Whyte. Dive deep into industry insights with Rou Chater in Intriguing Beings, and find out about the latest product development in our Tech Focus section! Don't miss our in-depth interviews with champions Angely Bouillot, Lorenzo Casati, and Arthur Guillebert. There's techniques to try, tests to peruse, and our Ultimate Gift Guide for kiters, so you can share the stoke! Turn the page and jump in to Issue #102!

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