a day in my life – kitesurfing hawaii, wingfoiling, off grid – Moona Whyte

Come along for a mellow day (and a half) in Moona Whyte‘s life living off grid in hawaii. She go wing foiling, do some farm work and chores, swim in the river, and go kitesurfing.

Mauritius / More than just Kitesurfing

TheBlast kiteboarding team in a last minute decision went to Mauritius, not just for kitesurfing but also for a change of pace and some chill time.

Swimming with the Whales https://www.papacasalo.mu/

Kayak with Dolphins https://www.myguidemauritius.com/experiences/mauritius-tamarin-bay-dolphin-watching-kayak-tour

HUNT – TEAM VIDEO – Naish Kiteboarding

The Hunt follows Robby Naish, Tim Walsh, Alexander Lewis Hughes, Peri Roberts and John Roberts across Maui and the Australian coastline – east and west – in pursuit of waves.

No guarantees. Just the search. An ode to the obsession that drives surfers out the door, onto the road, and into the water.

The pull. The hunger. The need for surf that lives in every surfer’s blood, wherever that may be.

Edited & Produced by: Peri Roberts | This is Art Graphics by: Jasper De Laet

Filming by: Andy Troy, Edwin Haighton, Tony Degelman, Julia Schweiger, Peri Roberts, Chiara Macchia, Kellie Mitchell, Trish Evans, Unleash Media House, Rudy Castorina

Drone by: Sandon Roberts, Elliot Leboe FPV

Drone by: Patrick Lombardi Special thanks for additional footage and help: James Carathanasis, Daniel MacDonald, Luke Atkinson, Kiteboarding Australia, Kim Douma, Jill Sanrodji, Ewan Jaspan, Des Walsh.

10 Days of SCORING – James Carew

10 Days with James Carew | Portugal to Ireland

From pumping Portugal to heavy Irish slabs, we packed 10 days full of everything the Atlantic had to offer. Chasing forecasts across two countries, really shows how much more you can score when you mix kiting and surfing together. it doesn’t always line up but when it does it’s unreal.

Portugal served up the wind and Ireland turned it gnarly, and MASSIVE.

Constant windguru update checks and a whole lot of miles in between.

Thanks to everyone who makes trips like this possible! This is what we LOVE. Let us know in the comments which section was your favourite! 

Film by Christophe Tack Water shots by Diego Balestro

Pointe au sel – La Reunion

SW swell and South Wind

Local riders kitesurfing and windsurfing La pointe au sel, Reunion Island in a massive SW swell.

Vincent Dunogué behind the lens.

CORE NXS – Allround kite presentation

Familiar character. Noticeably more performance. Twintip, surfboard or foil – the NXS is built for riders who refuse to choose just one discipline and demand strong performance in all conditions.

The NXS combines key characteristics from several CORE models. Elements from the Nexus, Pace, Section and Xlite come together in a kite that stands on its own. The result is a design that intentionally bridges disciplines and performs exactly where they intersect.

Compared to the Nexus, the NXS delivers noticeably stronger boosting performance with clean, controlled landings, while fully retaining its playful all-round character. At the same time, it offers greater agility and improved drift than the more performance-oriented Pace, making it equally at home in waves and on a foil. Smooth power delivery and high control in demanding conditions complete the package.

Find out more at: https://rideco.re/nxs

RIDER: Nina Rautenbach, Rory Dace, Santiago Lima, Shahar Tsabary, Steven Akkersdijk, Willow River Tonkin

PRODUCTION: @supernothing_ofc EDIT & POST: 2-Senses

Laje do Gardenal – Pedro Matos

I stopped at Laje do Gardenal, the heaviest slab in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most dangerous waves in Brazil. It breaks far away, about 2 km from the beach, in front of the Tijucas Islands, on top of a shallow rock. That kind of wave that for years was only a legend among the big wave surfers in Rio.

And the idea was crazy: to take the Gardenal with a FOIL. In the morning, we entered the slab on a surf foil towed by jet ski. It was the first foil session I experienced on that peak, with the whole gang together, 8 to 10 foot wave breaking with the Christ, the Two Brothers and the Stone of Gávea in the background. In the afternoon the wind came and we returned to surf the same peak with a KITE. He had a bad fall, got scared (Léo almost went into one), and had that day that aligns the stars: wave, wind and the right friends in the water.

Foil in the morning, kite in the afternoon, on the most dangerous wave in Brazil. One of the most unbelievable days I’ve ever filmed.

WHO WAS IN THE WATER
I (Pedro Matos), Léo, João, Bruno e a galera.

ABOUT THE GARDENAL SLAB
It is an oceanic slab that breaks at the tip of the Tijucas Islands, in Rio. The name comes from the medicine (the wave “erases you”). Because of the shallow rock and thick tube, it became known as the “Teahupoo do Rio” and is almost always tow-in (jet ski). Few people enter there.

So Bueno – Danny Barnette – Duotone

Enjoying a few weeks spent back on La Isla del Encanto reuniting with a bunch of legends getting to kite in the Caribbean blue waters again… SO BUENO!

Grateful for all of the hospitality and good times!

Film: Stu Gibson

Waterman – The story of Kelton Lopes

Kelton Lopes is the definition of a true waterman.

Born and raised in Cape Verde, he grew up surrounded by some of the world’s most legendary surf conditions.

Following in the footsteps of local legends, the ocean became his playground from day one. Whether it’s surfing, spearfishing or simply spending the day in the water, life there always revolves around the sea.

In the campaign, Kelton shows us his home spot and the culture that shaped him. Barefoot island life, unpaved streets, sharing freshly caught fish with the local community and always surrounded by good energy. With his tattoos, fearless attitude and positive spirit, he brings an authentic edge to the collection.

The men’s styles reflect that same effortless lifestyle: relaxed summer fits, lightweight fabrics and swim shorts designed for every kind of water session.