The editor’s pick from issue #89 of KW
Editor’s cuts – Kiteworld 89
Matt’s blog – Getting kids out kiting
They’re the future you know..
Matt’s Blog: Having fun in crap conditions
Associate Editor Matt rethinks his attitude to lacklustre conditions after the GKA Dakhla
Matt’s Blog: Airush – Compact and Eco Friendly Futures
Associate Editor Matt’s blog looking at Airush’s new surfboard construction
Bully’s road to 20 metres
Kiteworld chief tester Chris Bull explains the addiction he’s been through as he chased down his own personal 20 metre Woo height challenge this year, and reveals the performance freeride kites that have helped him get there.
Editor’s Blog: Red Bull King of the Air Final
Legitimate result? Absolutely! Report from the livestream host and Kiteworld editor
Matt’s Blog: King of the air day 1 report
The action was fast and furious with a few unexpected outcomes in the earlier heats
Editor’s Blog: The Total Joy and Journey of Downwinders
Looking for a challenge for 2016? How does a 600km ironman downwinder grab you?
Editor’s Blog: South African Kitesurfing is On Fire
Home to extraordinary talents like Oswald Smith and hosting extreme and world class events this month, SA is running hot
Editor’s Blog: 2016 Kiteworld Equipment Tests Begin
We hit Cape Town to review 40 kitesurfing equipment designs in detail
Matt’s Blog: Chin Up Lad, There’s Riding To Be Had!
Kiteworld assistant editor Matt is well geared up in his winter wonderland
Editor’s Blog: Surface Shoot With Lewis
Surfaces are vital for achieving maximum boost performance!
Featured
Shinn Slicer 138 Board Test Review
A firm, direct and reliable ride with very few limits on freeride performance
Naish Global Carbon 5’7″ and 5’9″ Surfboard Test
A stone cold classic of the kiteboarding surfboard scene, the Naish Global Carbon is a premium wave riding performance board
Ocean Rodeo A-Series Flite 14.5m Kite test
The Ocean Rodeo A-Series Flite is a lightwind machine built using the latest ALUULA technology
Naish Pivot 7, 8 and 9m Kite test
We have tested the Naish Pivot every year since the first model in 2015, let’s see what the design team have changed to this legacy model kite this year
CrazyFly Sculp Kite Test
The CrazyFly Sculp is a fantastic tool for riders looking for an uncomplicated ride
Airush Union V6 Kite Test
The Kiteworld test team putting the Airush Union v6 to use in a variety of conditions to bring you this kite review
ION Release Spectre Bar for All 2021 Harnesses
The next level of comfort and control with the all-new ION Spectre Bar
New Naish Foils 2021
Quick breakdown of the different modular foils in the new Naish range, for kiting, winging and surf foiling, with parts that can be swapped, year to year
Shinn Slicer V Shinn Monk Glitch – Kiteworld Video Tech Talk
Kiteworld Magazine team video comparing the Shinn Slicer split board with the Shinn Monk Glitch – including details of who split boards are aimed at
