Southside Sessions ft. Oswald Smith & Kiko Torres
Welcome to the Southside Sessions of Cape Town, South Africa. Watch the Video Here There is much more to Cape Town’s kiting season than the nuking SE winds, raking down from the left hand side of the beach in great cross-offshore conditions at Blouberg. Many are yet to experience the south, and the variety of […]
BEHIND THE DESIGN – THE NEW LIFT
Then and Now – Circa 2002 The Lift is said to be the kite that really put Airush on the map with its top end control, big air capabilities and smooth power delivery and was designed to turn the advanced rider into an expert, and a mere competitor into a winner. With the advancements in […]
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ULTRA SHOOT
21/04/2020 | BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ULTRA SHOOT ULTRA BTS Light Years Ahead As a brand, we enjoy delivering a unique creative expression, with the concept shot in mind, the perfect lightwind setup ready to go we reached out to Craig Kolesky with the brief of “Light Years Ahead”, and an idea of what we were […]
YOUNG GUNS – MEET KIKO TORRES
09/04/2020 | YOUNG GUNS – MEET KIKO TORRES Young Guns – Meet Kiko Torres The 19 year old Spanish strapless rider, Kiko Torres has exploded onto the strapless scene. With his infectious enthusiasm, in 2019 he was crowned Spanish Champion and then went on to win various best trick and super sessions around the world. We caught […]
AIRUSH TEAM SERIES
10/12/2019 | AIRUSH TEAM SERIES TEAM SERIES A lot of what we do as a brand is to create products that our riders want to ride. They are the athletes that push their limits when they boost higher than what most of us could possibly only dream about. They place their trust in their equipment, […]
BEHIND THE DESIGN – AIRUSH ULTRA V3
26/11/2019 | AIRUSH ULTRA V3 – BEHIND THE DESIGN ULTRA EVERYTHING The future of freeride foiling and lightweight equipment. With the launch of the foil and lightwind products, we spoke with Airush Brand Director, Clinton Filen about the Ultra v3, the all-new lightweight Monocoque Freeride Foil, and the future of chasing lightweight and durability within everything. What are you […]
BEHIND THE DESIGN – AIRUSH IQR
23/10/2019 | BEHIND THE DESIGN – AIRUSH IQR Leading the way of development within the industry, and raising the bar of standardised parts, we caught up with Airush Design Engineer Dave (DK) Kay and go behind the design on the Airush IQR and find out how revolutionary this safety mechanism is. “Innovation is a key part of […]
INTRODUCING THE IQR
22/10/2019 | INTRODUCING THE IQR Innovation that clicks. Introducing the IQR, a completely redesigned quick release system that allows for a single-handed release, and reset. The all-new connection point sets the industry standard in safety, reliability, and usability. The durable injection-molded TPU harness loop and locking tube provide a comfortable attachment to your harness hook. […]
WELCOME TO THE TEAM – GIJS WASSENAAR
30/08/2019 | WELCOME TO THE TEAM GIJS WASSENAAR! New to The Collective, we welcome Gijs Wassenaar! Joining the International Team, after achieving great heights, we are amped to see how high he can really fly. Fresh gear and a world of opportunities, we’re stoked to have him on board! We caught up with Gijs to find […]
LITHIUM V11
20/08/2019 | LITHIUM V11 – LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE REIMAGINED Ideal for the rider that spends countless hours on the water, the Lithium offers premium freeride versatility while remaining predictable and stable in the air. The focus on wingtip and strut layout in conjunction with the Delta Hybrid design ensures the quickest response through the air as […]
AIRUSH 2020 RANGE LAUNCH
13/08/2019 | AIRUSH 2020 RANGE LAUNCH Our primary mantra has always been one of innovation, durability, and sustainability. For 2020 that has not changed, within every category, we have worked relentlessly to bring something new to the market that solves a problem or creates a new opportunity, and like each year before, we strive to raise […]
BEHIND THE DESIGN – AIRUSH SURF SERIES
24/07/2019 | AIRUSH SURF SERIES – BEHIND THE DESIGN Airush Kiteboarding caught up with the Surf Series board designer Clinton Filen, to get the scoop on the key changes for the new Surf Series… Firstly, looking at the overall directional board range, quite visibly, there are fewer constructions and you have discontinued the Converse. What was […]
THE SURF SERIES – SURF DIRECTIONAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW VIDEOS
04/07/2019 | THE SURF SERIES – SURF DIRECTIONAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW VIDEOS We introduced the new series with an adventure-filled and action-packed clip with Oswald Smith, starting off with some extreme conditions around the Cape of Storms before heading north and scoring some dredging runners in the Namibian desert. If you haven’t seen that yet be […]
SESSIONS – THE PLANS CHANGED
18/06/2019 | SESSIONS – THE PLANS CHANGED Notorious for extreme weather conditions, we decided to venture toward the southern regions of the Cape Point peninsula, to film a few sessions at some of the lesser-frequented wave riding spots around Cape Town. Being so far south, the Cape Point region has the benefit of being completely […]
MEET DAVE KAY
14/02/2019 | MEET DAVE KAY Airush Kiteboarding recently added Dave Kay (DK) to their design team, taking on the responsibility of Design Engineering and Product Design. He now heads up the Airush Prototype Lab in Cape Town, focusing on the design of twin tips and control systems. We caught up with DK to get the low-down, […]
AIRUSH WELCOMES TO THE TEAM – CHARLIE WISE
16/01/2019 | AIRUSH WELCOMES TO THE TEAM – CHARLIE WISE Airush is stoked to announce the addition of the Australian whippersnapper, Charlie Wise, to the international team. With a solid foundation in surfing Charlie brings with him an authentic surf style and he definitely knows how to pilot the curl. Shortly after signing, Charlie headed off […]
INNOVATION DIARIES – LOAD FRAME AND CANOPY CLOTH
13/11/2018 | INNOVATION DIARIES – LOAD FRAME AND CANOPY CLOTH The Airush Load Frame v4 featuring WebTech has been the key to setting the ultimate benchmark in durability, without compromising on weight. We caught up with Mark Pattison to get the low-down on Airush’s kite canopy development and the Airush Load Frame technology. Can you outline some […]
THE WORLD’S FAVORITE FREERIDE KITE – LITHIUM V10
24/10/2018 | THE WORLD’S FAVORITE FREERIDE KITE – LITHIUM V10 Having reached its 10th production version, the Lithium is no newcomer and has been tweaked and tested to arrive at the current design, which we are very proud of. With a focus around plug & play usability, durability, and versatility the Lithium v10 is well positioned within the […]
AIRUSH INNOVATION – LOAD FRAME TECHNOLOGY
09/10/2018 | AIRUSH INNOVATION – LOAD FRAME TECHNOLOGY We focus on every little detail, knowing that your time on the water and investment into our premium products is the essence that drives us forward. We have always been proud to make the most innovative and durable products on the market, refining each product in the […]
LIVEWIRE TEAM – ALEX PASTORS’ SET UP
03/10/2018 | LIVEWIRE TEAM – ALEX PASTORS’ SET UP The new Livewire Team v6 is designed with the high-performance freestyle rider in mind, focusing on the perfect balance of weight, rocker, flex, and response. Featuring a new bottom shape with a deep channel and a concave combo bottom in conjunction with the highest rocker in our range, […]
INDO DREAMS – OSWALD SMITH
20/09/2018 | INDO DREAMS Sasha and I embarked on this journey, not knowing what to expect, where to go or what the plans were. We knew that Indonesia had beautiful waves, lush landscapes and a warm inviting culture, but what we experienced surpassed all our expectations and turned into a memory of a lifetime. Words by: […]
BEHIND THE SCENES – AIRUSH UNION V4 CAMPAIGN PHOTO
07/09/2018 | BEHIND THE SCENES – AIRUSH UNION V4 CAMPAIGN PHOTO Being Wintertime back in Cape Town, kiting conditions can get a little tricky with storms often changing direction and within seconds you go from hero to zero as the squall passes and the wind is quickly replaced with a rainstorm. The mission was clear – […]
NANO ROD TECHNOLOGY
29/08/2018 | NANO ROD TECHNOLOGY Airush Product Designer Dean Freedberg introduced Nano Rod Technology to the kiteboarding scene in 2017 to make our premium twintip line as lightweight and durable as possible. Featured on selected twintips, like the Livewire, Livewire Team, Apex Team, and Diamond Team, we caught up with Dean to give us some insight into their performance and further developments over the […]
UNION V4 – FIXED BRIDLE SYSTEM
28/08/2018 | UNION V4 – FIXED BRIDLE SYSTEM New to the 2019 kite line up, we’ve introduced a fixed bridle system to our Union and Wave kites. The idea behind this is to allow riders a unique customization to tailor the feel of the kite to their exact needs. We caught up with North American team rider, Sam Medysky, to […]
