June 2011 issue (Issue 66)
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Morning Assembly
Make it Sticky: Royal sons of Maui Kai Lenny and Jesse Richman come down from their thrones to teach we the loyal unwashed subjects, the appropriate methodology of riding surfboards with nae straps.
The Stars of Track and Field:
Once there was a time when we'd say PKRNay, but now we're saying PKRYay! Here we're giving you the good points and the 'must try harder' points of the main podium threats. We threw in some bikini shots too.
Universal Soldiers: Teutonic engineering leads the field in many ways Audis, BMWs, Mercs, and now they're having a crack at creating the ultimate kiting machine. But will the North technicians prevail in the bleak hinterlands of Daklha?
Ocean Learning Centre
Wakestyle: Tom Court takes us back to square one for riding in boots (the bindings, not the chemist) and explains the differences of kites, cables and boats.
Surfstyle: William Bennet breaks down the process of riding a directional for the first time and throws a few bones out there for surfers wanting to try the kite.
Freestlye: Kiteforum boss and big air king Toby Braeuer delivers a passionate article on being the best that you can be, up in the air, spinning around without the board on your feet.
Race style: Before you even get into what the latest boards are, or most efficient fin set ups, you'll need to know the race rules and flag systems. Denzil Williams lays it all out for us here.
Get your tips out: The UK's finest and most benevolent instructors blast us with tips from their knowledge pump.
Homework
Flat 3: Alvaro Onieva sets us up with the momentous flat 3.
Indy Glide: Alberto Rondina demonstrates precise execution of this classic grab...
Indy Flat 3: ...And combines it with the Flat 3 for ultimate peacocking!
Tested: Best Kahoona V3, Flexifoil Proton, GIN Zulu, Wainman Smoke, plus F-One TX4 and Flexifoil Anarchist twin tips!
Extra Curricular
News and stirrings from the murky world of string surfing
Products and consumables jockeying for position in your life
Tom Vs Aaron. The young Bridge grills +Lo with a Gestapo like fervour
DVD Reviews: Ryland Blakeney's Broken Water / FatSand Progression Beginner / Oxbow Waterman Experience
15 minutes with Lee Pasty Harvey
Blowing Up with Bear Karry
The Safety Page in association with Andy Gratwick Enterprises Corp.
The Money Shot: Blast them with your kitepump!
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