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048 > ALL AT SEA

More tales of inner exploration in far away places by Captain McClurg

054 > MARK MY WORDS

Our double World Champion columnist braves the cold European waters and hints that we're in good shape for the future

056 > INTRODUCING CALLUM EDGE

The British Open Course Racing Champion reveals his dirty secrets

058 > READERS' GALLERY

Hit it and hope your personal photographer got it!

062 > HARD WORK

Fred Kloren is the owner of Xelerator kiteboards

066 > SESSIONS

Alex Caizergues takes us down the speed strip that he caned his way down at over 100 kph in October at the Luderitz Speed event and the BKSA wave competitors score swells in Ireland

110 > GUESS WHO'S BACK?

The Naish Torch and North Vegas C kites give us the buzz

112 > BUSINESS AS USUAL

The Naish Bolt and North Rebel will entertain the masses

122 > MY TOP SPOTS

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128 > MIND OVER MATTER

More psychological riding maintenance from resident Miss Whiplash, Jo Wilson

134 > TURN AND FACE

Ian Alldredge shows why he's one of the best strapless wave riders in the world and gives you a few tips along the way

138 >MOTOR DRIVE PROJECT: UNHOOKED

You can't spend all your life in the loop

144 > REVIEWS

Progression's Intermediate Volume 1 is finally here, Ryland Blakeney's wave DVD gets a spin and a the Little Book of Camper Vans fills the last spot

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154 > THESE THINGS I KNOW:

YARON BARLEV Blade's Israeli kite designer has the last word

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Aaron's back and he's all business

082 > SEARCHING FOR SANTOSHA

Video-game-like waves anyone? Reo Stevens and John Amundson find the special move buttons

092 > THE ADVENTURES OF A FLYING GIRL

Papua New Guinea provided Gabi Steindl with one of the most out-there solo kite experiences that we've ever published

102 > CONTRACT SHOOTING

Ozone's 2011 gear shoot photographer, Graeme Murray, provides a stunning behind-the-scenes insight into the quest to capture a brand's products at their most visually appealing

116 > living the dream

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