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1. Stretch Carbon / Cork Standup Board Stretch is one of the most progressive individuals in the surfing industry. The reason is that he hasn’t closed the door on any related industries. He does windsurf boards, kitesurf boards, standup paddleboards...

There is an overwhelming pressure in the kiteboarding market place to classify kites as “freeride kites, freestyle kites or wave kites”. Here’s the problem – it can be really tricky to classify some kites because they will likely do a...

We sat down with Best Kiteboarding team rider Youri Zoon to talk c-kites, hybrids and the elusive middle ground. With 2 world titles under his belt – Youri knows a thing or two about what makes a great freestyle kite....

We’ve been busy riding and testing Lib Tech Waterboards to see how they perform as kitesurf boards and the results are impressive. Overall we were particularly interested in the how the board feels when you are riding it and how...

Every day, when helping people find the right kiteboarding gear, we get asked the same question. “Why is the kite harness so expensive?” The next question as you would expect therefore is, “What am I going to get out of...

Download the Article What is C3? C3: Cork Carbon Composite Construction takes the rare performance characteristics of light weight, flex and durability, and puts them together to create a unique surfboard that is truly worth the additional coin compared to...

What is the best size kiteboard to ride as a beginner? Generally speaking, your first kiteboard should be easy to ride and a little over your ability level. During your lessons you will be using very big beginner boards or...

With literally hundreds of options, the kitesurf craze might leave you, …well, …crazy! REAL Co-Founder Matt Nuzzo helps you pick your stick and dial in your ride with this informative kitesurf video.

O’Neill wetsuit cleaner I often wondered who would spend $15 on wetsuit cleaner and conditioner? Who needs to take their wetsuit to the spa anyway? This thought stuck in my head for as long as I can remember seeing this...