Welcome to the Team Dylan Osborne
WELCOME TO THE TEAM DYLAN OSBORNE We’re stoked to welcome Dylan to the team, representing the South African crew in the kiteboarding mecca of Cape Town. A born and bred Cape Town local, Dylan grew up on the coast he still calls home. We decided to catch up and bond over a little Q&A, so […]
Catching Up with Flo Jung
CATCHING UP WITH FLO JUNG One of the world’s most progressive windsurfers, Flo has been in the pro game for over a decade on the constant hunt for perfect waves around the globe. Living for the wind and the ocean, he splits his time between the coastline around Hamburg, and Cape Town. Flo’s interaction with […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Carbon Aerobar
The Carbon Aerobar is a unique one-piece molded composite spreader bar, ergonomically designed to move with the curve of your body. Boasting rigidity, weight reduction using pre-preg carbon fiber, and comfort with a built-in EVA molded bar pad. We caught up with designer, Craig Tompkins, to learn more… The Carbon Aerobar offers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]