Lorenzo Casati
Lorenzo Casati, the youngest KOTA champion and 2025 Trilogy winner. Discover the journey of the "Young Emperor" redefining Big Air kiteboarding.
Riders
Hydrofoil
Legends
Peter Cabrinha
Discover the career of legendary Hawaiian waterman and Cabrinha founder Peter (Pete) Cabrinha, from windsurfing world titles and Jaws records to kiteboarding.
Gear & Brands
North Kiteboarding
Explore North Kiteboarding's history under North Sails, flagship kites like the Orbit and Reach, twin-tip and directional boards, materials, and team riders.
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Gear & Brands
CORE Kiteboarding
Explore CORE Kiteboarding's history from Fehmarn, Germany, its 2-year release philosophy, WOO record-breaking kites like the XR and Pace, and top team riders.
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Wind Strength
An explanation of the relationship between Beaufort scale and sea surface conditions, extreme wind competition records, and appropriate kite sizes by weight and wind speed.
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The Physics of Maximum Speed in Kite Surfing: Angles, Lift, and Foil Masts
Discover the physics behind achieving maximum speed in kite hydrofoiling. Learn about lift equations, apparent wind, windward heel, and why "fat is fast".
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Terminology
Pumping (Planing)
A riding technique involving rhythmic weighting and unweighting on the board to generate forward momentum and prevent stalling.
Terminology
Pumping (foil)
A hydrofoil technique that generates continuous lift by rhythmically changing the front wing's angle of attack to maintain flight without power.
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Why Do Hydrofoils Float? Unraveling the Physics of Flying on Water
Discover the physics behind hydrofoils. We compare foil lift with a jumbo jet and explore how water density, wing size, and speed let you fly above the water.
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Riders
Leonardo Casati
From 'Lorenzo's younger brother' to undisputed champion. The journey of Leonardo Casati, leading the next generation of the Big Air scene with extraordinary nerve and skill.