Stories

Slab City

As told by Reo Stevens
Some of the best plans are the ones never made. Spontaneity is one of the spices of life that keep things interesting and takes the monotony out of the predictable schedule of everyday routine.

Riding waves with Nathan

Nathan Katterns is a surfer, kiter and teacher with a passion for water sports. Nathan is the newest member of the Kite Mag crew and our resident kitesurfing specialist.

Here comes the Hurricane

By George Ierodiaconou
We like to give names to big bad storms, the ones that rip apart whatever is standing tall. When the storm passes, everyone is then left to pick up the pieces.

High Velocity

It’s a blistering cold Autumn day in Melbourne and Mallory de la Villemarqué is about to go for a morning kite 8,152km away in warm Oahu, Hawaii.

The Switch Kid

By Michelle England

Simon Witchermann is a familiar name on the Australian kiteboarding competition circuit.

Jimmy Chin survives the shark fin

I’m on Catalina Island in California sharing a rock on a beach with one of the world’s top climbers, alpinists and photographers Jimmy Chin.

Welcome to kiteboarding

Welcome to kiteboarding, the extreme sport that can be packed into the boot of a small car.

Keahi de Aboitiz interview

At only 19 Keahi de Aboitiz is a seasoned veteran and has recently been crowned KSP (Kite Surf Pro) World Champion.
Keahi didn’t stop there. A few days after winning the KSP, Keahi competed in the SUP Surf world title.

Alex Pastor's Incredible story

Kiteboarding found Alex Pastor in the middle of the ocean in 2003.
Alex and his family were holidaying in Tarifa.

Snow kite with Susi

Susi Mai is the world’s most famous female kiteboarder who has copped some serious punishment on snow. This is her advice on how to make the transition from water to snow. So sit back and relax with some talk back from Susi.

Daniel Bissaker

If there’s a north easterly blowing on the Sunshine Coast there’s a very good chance Daniel Bissaker is out in it.

The truth

Recently I was threatened with legal action for the second time by opposing kiteboarding media.

Andre Phillips

Kiteboarding is a sport many of us take up during a midlife crisis. We don’t want the sports car, supercharged bike, luxury liner....

Life in the fast lane

If you like kiteboarding and have a spare $50,000 to splash for one night’s accommodation, then Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island in the Caribbean is the place for you.