Hydrofoil How To Podcast
AK Hydrofoil How To Podcast Join Clinton Filen and Dave Kay as they discuss the broad theory behind hydrofoil design and components, with tips and tuning advice to help you on your hydrofoiling journey… Featured Products AK Compact Wingboard AK Plasma – High Aspect Ratio AK Tracer – Medium Aspect Ratio AK Trek […]
Pathways featuring Zane Schweitzer
Pathways featuring Zane Schweitzer Join us as we dive into the world of Maui born waterman, Zane Schweitzer. Filmmaker, Tao Farren-Hefer, takes a fly on the wall approach to unpack what has led Zane from his childhood on the water, to competition wins and a near death experience, up to his current life as an internationally recognized […]
Studio Visit with Graham Wiles
Studio Visit with Graham Wiles Spawned from the sweaty armpit of Southern Africa (Durban), Graham Wiles is a self-proclaimed jack of all trades, master of none. He does AK’s product and marketing graphics, takes some photos, and spends too much time scrolling through the brands’ social media accounts when he should be creating content instead. […]
Pathways featuring Jack Rieder
JACK RIEDER – PATHWAYS Although Jack Rieder has only been kiting for about 6 years, his relationship with the oceans and lakes started long before that. Now, having recently overcome his first big injury, he feels like he has grown significantly as both an athlete and a person. Reconnected with himself and his passion, he’s healed up, […]
AK Boost Binding – Application How-To
AK BOOST BINDING – APPLICATION HOW-TO The Boost binding features simplicity, comfort, and durability at its finest. With a single Velcro closure, the strap is quick and easy to tighten or loosen for various foot sizes, with or without booties. The single-density footbed forms a sturdy but soft feel underfoot. The Boost offers two […]
IKSURFMAG – BEST ACCESSORIES BRAND 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE: There appears to be a cache issue on the IKSURF competition page. If AK is not listed, please clear your cache and try again. IKSURFMAG – BEST ACCESSORIES BRAND 2021 “With many kiters staying close to home and riding in less than tropical conditions, quality accessories are critical for a good time […]
Xavi Corr Interview
Name: Xavier Corr. Age: 14. Hometown: Tarifa, Spain. Xavi is a 14-year-old waterman from Tarifa, who is fast making an impression in the Wing scene. We caught up with him to see what his years on the planet so far have had to offer… How did you first get into watersports, and foiling […]
Dale Staples – Pathways Interview
Dale Staples – Pathways Interview Eastern Cape, South Africa. Dale “Ducky’ Staples is a 30 year old surfer, and more recently, family man from the quiet coastal town of St Francis in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Having spent his early life chasing the elusive competition win, and succeeding on a number of […]
The 7.5″ Zaniac
The 7.5″ Zaniac – Zane Schweitzer Signature Single Fin Designed with the Ultimate Waterman, Zane Schweitzer, to complement a variety of boards, the Zaniac fin is an all-around high-performance longboard or SUP fin. Featuring the perfect blend of rake and surface area, providing stability through smooth turns, and hold down the line. The Zaniac is […]
The Golden Caddy – Hayden Jonas
Name: Hayden Jonas Age: 23 Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa Hayden, for those that don’t know, what’s your story so far? I am a born and bred Capetonian, and Blouberg local. I used to race superbikes up until 2019, where I claimed my 7th Western Province Championship, after which I hung up my race suit and […]
Modular Hydrofoil Platform
Hydrofoiling has opened up the playground and allowed us to utilize the smallest waves, flattest lakes, and light wind conditions to bring a new sensation to performance surfing. Our love for the sport has inspired the modular hydrofoil platform, which is suitable for crossover use in surf, wake, pump, and wind sports. From your very […]
Sign Up & Win! A Phazer Foilboard
Competition Now Closed. T&Cs Apply. Competition Details. The competition runs from 8/09/2021 to 08/10/2021. Winners will be announced on 10 October, 2021, via email. The winner will be chosen at random. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, Instagram, or any 3rd party. Read the full T&Cs below. Competition Terms and Conditions: No […]
Pathways featuring Dale Staples
Pathways featuring Dale Staples Join us as we delve into the life of former QS surfer turned all-around waterman, Dale Staples. From his childhood on the coast, competition career, to bringing new life into the world with his partner, Murf. Film maker Tao Faren-Hefer takes a fly on the wall approach to unpack what has […]
The Method – Hardback Harness
The Method – Hardback Harness Featuring Jack Rieder & Kiko Roig Torres From twintip freestyle with Jack, to strapless freestyle with Kiko, the Method Harness features all the crucial elements of a classic hardback, but with added edge flex and accurate anatomical curvature for the ultimate ergonomic fit. Watch them throw down, and learn more about the […]
Ether Binding – Application How-To
Ether Binding – Application How-To The Ether binding is a self-adhesive, ultralight, high-performance binding, and you might need some help if you haven’t set up this type of binding before. Considering there is no baseplate adjustment with the self-adhesive pad, it’s important to know your stance beforehand and get the application right first try. The […]
Searching for A Frames
Searching for A Frames with Dale Staples Join Dale on a quest, as he explores the West Coast of South Africa, searching for the elusive A frame. Traveling an isolated stretch of the coast, surfing perfect waves, and wild camping with good friends under starry skies… Does it get any better? Rider: Dale Staples […]
The Phazer Foilboard – Tonic Review
The Phazer blends our knowledge of pump, kite, surf, and wing foiling into a single board range, the one model quiver, for just about everything. Cross over multi-sport World Champion riders such as, Zane Schweitzer, Alvaro Onieva, and more recently Alex Pastor, another convert, have been instrumental in developing a product that covers everything from true entry-level […]
Into the Ether – Behind the Design
There’s a lot of aesthetic styling with traditional waist harnesses, often making use of large, molded foam pieces that add weight and complexity. Of course, there’s a space for this, but we wanted to do something different. So, with the Ether, we’ve developed a product that is as simple as possible, without undermining the core […]
AK Phazer Foilboard in Review
Join Basti from Surfshop Fehmarn as he runs you through the AK Phazer foilboard. Watch the review in German here: For the English speakers among us, here’s the summary: They love the colors, it looks very attractive. Works amazingly in the water. The narrow tail with sharp edges is something that makes the board […]
The 9″ Stubby
The 9″ Stubby – Dave Stubbs Signature Single Fin From high-performance turns to nose riding, or simply perfect for finding the trim, the Stubby fin is designed to suit all riding styles and is the ideal all-around longboard fin. The Stubby features a well-balanced template for all conditions, offering great response, drive, and speed for […]
Introducing the Staple
INTRODUCING THE STAPLE The Staple thruster fin set features a smaller center fin for increased maneuverability, speed-orientated performance, and control, while the carbon pinstripe weave adds stiffness to the lightweight Hex-Core for improved hold. This versatile thruster fin set is perfect for larger down-the-line surf or larger riders. Learn More: The Staple Fin Rider: Dale […]
Introducing Florian Jung to The Collective
AK Durable Supply Co. welcomes Florian Jung to the Collective! Florian is one of the world’s most progressive windsurfers. Being in the pro game for over a decade, he’s on a constant hunt for perfect waves around the globe. He lives for the wind and the ocean, splitting his time between the coastlines of […]
Modular Foil Platform
Foils are one of the most interesting concepts to see significant innovation over the last few years. Our love for the sport has inspired a range of foils and boards suitable for crossover use in surf, wake, pump, and wind sports. Foil surfing has opened up the playground and allowed us to utilize the smallest […]
Park visit with Jack Rieder
Name: Jack Rieder. Age: 21. Hometown: Squamish, BC, Canada. Photos: Chris Rollett & Nadja Bianchet. Although Jack has only been kiting for about 5 years, his love for the ocean started long before that. Now, having recently faced his first big injury, he feels like he has grown significantly as both an athlete and a […]