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Look at these things.  They look nothing like surfboards and barely look like kiteboard, but they are three modern kiteboards that rip in the surf.  Well, actually one of them is a surfboard that is made in kite construction even...

Patagonia is known for creating the highest quality products, while also leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible. Patagonia’s approach is simple: Don’t reinvent the wheel, but tweak the spokes to make it technically superior, and better for the environment at...

What makes an All Around Kite? For a kite to be considered an All Around model it has to work well for both beginners and advanced riders.  These kites feature fast and easy relaunch, they are very stable in the...

Lately at REAL we’ve been noticing some growing leash strings….. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to properly attach your surfboard leash and why the proper way will make your board last longer. The Wrong Way: The photo above shows...

Known for their expertly engineered designs and strong, reliable build quality, CORE kites are one of the favorite choices for both REAL staff members and kiteboarders all over the world. The unrelenting drive for excellence has made CORE a global...

“The Dingo is a tireless hunter, known to cross huge expanses of open terrain in search of its prey…” Are you a tireless wave hunter? Will you go the distance to track down good waves no matter what, scrapping your...

If you pay attention to surf media, you’ve undoubtedly seen the new Carbon Wrap surfboard construction being championed by bros and pros everywhere: in instagram feeds, web clips, …Lost’s website and more. There’s lots of information and buzzwords floating around...

Unless you’ve been off the grid lately, you’ve no doubt seen surfing’s favorite son JJF tackling some breathtakingly huge Waimea during the Quiksilver Eddie. John John caught the best waves of the day riding his Pyzel Crazy Train gun, took...

There is a big buzz on the water at REAL about the new hard-shell harnesses that have come to market. We are here to confirm: YES, these harnesses live up to all the hype, and they’re here to stay. Benefits...