CONTENTSz regulars022>EDITORIAL028>GALLERYSUBJECT: ELEMENTS 038 > MOST WANTED

We reveal some intriguing developments from the brains behind the brands in our new product section

044 > SPY NETWORK

A quick round up of world news, including the most harrowing section of water to kite along, the most open PKRA championship ever and Branson's latest project

050 > MARK MY WORDS

Shinny questions his approach and reports from the front line as the PKRA hits his home in Tenerife

052 > INTRODUCING ADRIANA HARLAN

Oahu's latest ripper is a chick, but she's married fellas...

054 > READERS' GALLERY

Point, press, send and show off to all your mates

058 > SESSIONS

Seb Coupy crosses the Indian Ocean, from Mauritius to Reunion island

106 > 2011 HEAVEN

Like fine wines, kitesurfing gear is still getting better with each passing year. We ride some of next year's gear nice and early, including the Airush One, Flexifoil Ion, Best Taboo, RRD Obsession, GK Sonic, MRK Zoom, Spleene SP-X and Starkites S-Bow

130 > ALL THE GEAR, NO IDEA?

Marc Tuckwood answers a few common queries from those still adapting to acceptable kiting behaviour

134 > MIND OVER MATTER

Jo Wilson continues her column getting you to man-up mentally and go for it

138 > MOTOR DRIVE

Now this is a one-footer

140 > SPLITTING THE PACK

Tacking is one of the most vital moves on the race course and is underrated on a surfboard

144 > REVIEWS

The World Kite And Windsurfing Guide book is finally here. We also fill our time watching the Cape Reels DVD and reading Riding The Ice Wind before lights out

Cover > Nicollo Porcella bending the laws of gravity Photo > Tracy Kraft

154 > THESE THINGS I KNOW: FRANZ OLRY

We end with some funky French thinking to ponder y

FEATUREs066>ATALEOFTWOHALVES

There's a reason Egypt continues to be one of the world's most popular kitesurfing holiday destinations. Jim Gaunt visited El Gouna and Soma Bay to see for himself, all in the good name of research, you understand?

080 > THE FLOATING GARDEN

In contrast to the ease of Egypt, Jeremie Eloy attempts to ride what must be one of the most tricky places on the planet

090 > THE WORLD OF TABOO

There's been a lot written and said about Best since they burst onto the kite market in 2004. During the launch of their new Taboo kite range, Jim Gaunt and Chris Bull went to press their flesh in Portugal recently

098 > NOT JUST ANOTHER DAY AT LANCING

When heroes come to town

126 > UNDER THE CABLE

A lot of pro riders, including Aaron Hadlow, are big advocates of time spent riding at the cable park to improve your kiting ability. James Boulding begins a series aimed at helping you understand why, and this issue holds your hand round your first lap

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