KW 99 released
We’ve got 99 problems.. but this issue ain’t one
Cover: Alby Rondina / Photo: Laci Kobulsky / Prokite Alby Rondina Resort
The new issue is out now as we usher in a whole new season of kiting possibilities. We’ve got travel tales from way off the beaten path as well as spot reports on some prime summer kite trip locations AND the latest gear reviews, technique tips news and more. If you’re looking for inspiration to ignite your inner-kiting flame, we’ve got the fuel.
HIGHLIGHTS THIS ISSUE INCLUDE
FULL FORZA
From fabled offshore islands to imposing mountain lakes, Italy has some truly top notch kite spots. With summer now here in Europe, there’s glorious weather, unreal cuisine, legendary culture and some awesome kiting to be had. This issue we drop the knowledge on five of the best Italian kiting locations.
HOMING IN ON HATTERAS
Outside of Hawaii, Cape Hatteras is the US’s most popular kiting destination. This interlinked island chain off the coast of North Carolina has 140 miles of coastline with mile upon mile of shred-able terrain on either side to suit riders of all levels. This issue, we home in on Hatty and speak to some of the people who know it best.
TECHNIQUE
Get ready for a summer of progression! Every issue we enlist some of the sport’s top riders to deliver tips and tricks to help you push your riding. This issue, Tom Court leads the charge with two freeride twin-tip moves that are ‘oh so simple’ but still ultra-stylish.
TESTS
Thinking about refreshing some hardware? This issue we review some light-wind ready foils, freeride and wave kites from F-One, RRD, Naish and Ozone as well and some excellent entry-level twin-tips and a bevy of accessories including harnesses and new spring suits.
KITING CULTURE
A COLOMBIAN KITING TALE
This issue, along with her family and photographer Pierre Bouras, Carine Camboulives visits the remote far north of Colombia and land of the Wayúu tribe, where a project launched by two kiteboarders from Cartagena is inspiring children to find a new future beyond working for the cartels.
PSYCHO TENDENCIES
In kitesurfing’s early years. Flysurfer made some of the best kites for experienced riders who wanted to get on the water at the weekend, no matter how light the wind was.
In recent years they’ve gone up a gear though. Their freeride foil kite, the SOUL, is one of the most capable big air weapons on the market, World Titles are regularly being won on their race wings and their two new SLEs are super solid!
We met up with the Flysurfer crew in Cape Verde during their 2019 product launch to test some gear and learn more about their quest to propel the first kiting Olympian to glory. Read all about it in KW 99.
REGULARS
KW 99 comes packed with the same standard of insider knowledge and insight from our regular KW columnists. Mark Shinn considers the pivotal role of board and kite control for going big, KW Editor Jim Gaunt gives his view on the current state (and future) of twin-tip freestyle and KW staffer Caroline Morris details her journey from zero to freeride foiling hero.
Also, as ever there’s the latest kiting-related news and action from around the world and a gallery of epic shots to get you fired up!
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