The Kiteboarder - March 30, 2016

This issue:

NO UNCERTAIN MATTER – When every inch of the race course is dominated by one brand, what does that mean for the progression of racing technology and the equipment used by the broader market? Tkb examines F-One’s recent entrance into the niche world of kite racing.

BEYOND PROSTRATE WATERS – There’s a whimsical world of truncated surf just under the nose of every North American kiter. Elandia is a place of raw discovery, surprise and a stark reminder of the frontiers that still exist. Where in the world is Elandia?

IN THE FINE PRINT – Some of the most talented artists in kiteboarding are hiding in the photo credit on the margin of each page. If you haven’t heard of Toby Bromwich, just open any magazine and you will stumble upon one of the most prolific shooters of kiteboarding.

OFF THE GRID – Deep within a soundproof shipping container on the North Shore of Maui we learn the importance of competition, product development and consistent challenge in the life of Sky Solbach as he navigates his way on and off of kiteboarding’s grid.

HOOK MOUTH MONTANA – In the vast prairie lands east of the Rockies there’s a hardy breed of kiteboarder, a seasoned band of travelers, subsisting on kite sessions of boom or bust. Montana photographer Seth Warren follows the caravan to find waves in the most unlikely of places

BLUE PALAWAN – Shipping rails around the world isn’t easy, but when the top park riding athletes put their minds together, anything is possible.