For some of us, the “Death Loop” may be an all too familiar experience... and if you’ve been fortunate enough not to experience it firsthand yourself, you’ve probably seen it happen to someone else on the beach or in one of the many videos on the internet.As the name suggests, the Death Loop is a very dangerous situation … [Read more...]
Articles by inMotion Kitesurfing
Wave Kitesurfing Video Tutorial: Timing Your Turns (Lesson 1)
For those who love riding waves with a kite or want to learn wave kitesurfing, we’re pleased to present a 5 part wave Kitesurfing video tutorial series, brought to you by the guys at KITEKAHUNAS Advanced Kitesurfing School in Cape Town.What You’ll Learn in this Wave Kite Series This 5 part series of professionally … [Read more...]
Learn To Unhook Effortlessly
If you want to get into unhooked kiteboarding, here’s a detailed guide on how to get started. It’s a lot more fun than you’d expect, especially once you get the basics right! Follow the instructions below to avoid hard crashes and learn to unhook faster and more effortlessly than ever.Before We Start Unhooking for the … [Read more...]
Overcoming Barriers to Become the Next Pro Kitesurfer
Kitesurfing has been globally recognized as one of the fastest growing sports. There’s been an incredible surge in interest to learn kitesurfing, however the professional kitesurf community seems to be taking a little longer to catch on with big brands, attract public attention and continually engage new learners. This is in … [Read more...]
Aaron Hadlow Wins the 2015 Red Bull King of the Air
UK pro kiteboarder, Aaron Hadlow has taken the Red Bull King of the Air throne at Big Bay in Cape Town, South Africa for 2015!After the suspenseful, week-long wait for the unseasonably absent ‘Cape Doctor’, 24 of the world’s best big air kiteboarders hit the water and the skies in Cape Town’s Big Bay on Saturday 14 and … [Read more...]
Western Australia: Kitesurfing the Wild Wild West
Western Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and diverse marine ecosystems. In recent years kitesurfers have begun to flock to Perth’s beaches between the months of September to April, enticed by the consistent winds, warm weather, long stretches of sandy white beaches and pristine waters.The … [Read more...]
Red Bull King of the Air 2015 Coming to Cape Town Again
Kiteboarders are set to dominate the Cape Town skies again for the third year running as the Red Bull King of the Air takes over Cape Town’s Big Bay between 31 Jan and 15 Feb 2015! … [Read more...]
African Kite Racing Championships in Soma Bay 2014 Results
The 2014 African Kite Racing Championship, one of the world’s largest kitesurfing competitions, has returned to the Red Sea at 7Bft Kite House in Soma Bay, Egypt. Kitesurfers from around the world, including top-ranked sailors and emerging young talent have made their way to Egypt to compete for the 20,000 Euro prize from June … [Read more...]
5 Top Kitesurfing Destinations You Must Experience
As one of the hottest up and coming water sports in the world, kitesurfing is quickly gaining popularity and followers all over the world. An exciting and intense sport, kitesurfing is a great way to tune into nature, as your body and senses must be fully aligned with not only the waves, but the wind as well. Whether you have … [Read more...]
Essaouira, Morocco Kite Spot Guide
Who would have thought that a quiet fishing area on the Moroccan coast would become one of the most popular kitesurfing destinations in the world? That is exactly what has happened to the ancient city of Essaouira, which offers huge swells and epic waves to its many visitors each year.Essaouira Essaouira gets its name … [Read more...]
Kevin Langeree Crowned Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town
The world’s kiteboarding elite and spectators alike gathered at Cape Town’s Big Bay where Kevin Langeree kited his heart out to take the title of the 2014 Red Bull King of the Air.For the second year in a row, Cape Town’s Big Bay hosted 24 of the world’s best kiteboarders as they went head-to-head in a unique ‘flag out’ … [Read more...]