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True progress occurs when gear can perform to a very specific set of demands, but is still user-friendly for all skill levels and all conditions. This is what defines a great kite for using in the waves: It excels in...

REAL Teamrider Ian Alldredge. (Photo Stu Gibson) Editor’s Note: In this article, we are talking about surfboard leashes being used in kitesurfing. We are NOT talking about retractable webbing leashes being used in kitesurfing, or surfboard leashes being used on...

#CHWC Media Day was all about barrels and big turns like this one from Kevin Langeree. The first media day of the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic showed the world what these riders are capable of. In my first 11 minutes...

When you order a board from REAL, we are as excited about it as you are! Take a unique look into “the jungle” and meet Zack, who has shipped thousands of surfboards. He’s on a mission to make sure your...

Rhode Island is not known for its wind in the summer time. Sure there are a few windy days here or there, but growing up I remember always wishing that there was just that one notch more of breeze. But...

I just rode a magic board and it spurred me to put down on paper (well actually, on the internet) what makes a magic board and what it feels like to ride one. There is no shortage of hype surrounding...

With the epic Hurricane Bertha swell fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s a great time to talk about step-ups and boards for more serious waves. Back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, everyone who is old enough to have been there...

REAL’s own Tommy Kogut recently travelled to the island of Maui to test the latest and greatest gear from Naish. While he was there, Tommy caught up with Naish kite designer Damien Girardin to learn about what’s new at Naish....

Let’s face it, there is nothing quite like the feeling of a high performance shortboard underfoot. The rail to rail speed, the hold, and the ability to execute maneuvers right in the very best part of the wave make every...