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
Twin-Tip
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The Legacy of the Bonifay Brothers and the Roots of Wakestyle in Kitesurfing
Exploring the history of trick importation in kitesurfing, from the dawn of wakestyle in Maui and the Bonifay brothers' influence to the rise of park style.
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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.
Tricks & Tech
313
Explaining the mechanics, variations, and notable riders of the 313, a foundational wakestyle unhooked handle-pass trick involving a frontside 360-degree rotation from a Railey.
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.
Terminology
Cavitation
A fluid dynamics phenomenon where a pressure drop causes water to vaporize into bubbles, leading to a sudden loss of lift and potential foil damage.
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How Can You Sail Against the Wind?
Discover how kiteboards and yachts sail upwind. We explain the mechanics of lift, drag, and edging, plus the latest foil technology like Wing foiling.
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Gear & Brands
Slingshot
Discover Slingshot, the innovative kiteboarding brand from Hood River. Explore its history, groundbreaking kites, and iconic boards like the new hot ERA.
Tournaments
GKA Distance Battle 2020
The first-ever fully online GKA competition held during the 2020 travel restrictions. Riders worldwide submitted uncut footage from their home spots to clash in a virtual arena.
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