Every issue of Freestyle Legends Magazine in one place: athletes, culture, event stories, sponsor features and the Bermuda energy behind the Tour.
The first Freestyle Legends Magazine issue: kite surfing, Bermuda energy, rider culture, gear, sponsors and the Legends Vault.
Read Cover StoryAs kiteboarding evolves through bigger jumps, new equipment and increasingly sophisticated competitions, freestyle remains rooted in creativity, technical progression and individual expression. FLT explores why those qualities matter to the sport's future.
BermudaBeyond its pink-sand beaches and turquoise water, Bermuda offers something different for kiteboarding: Atlantic winter winds, varied riding conditions and an emerging international sporting ambition. FLT Magazine explores the island's potential, the challenges of competing in a changing ocean environment and the vision behind Freestyle Legends Bermuda 2027.
Athlete ProfileBehind every extraordinary freestyle manoeuvre lies a process rarely seen by spectators: preparation, calculated risk, mental discipline and the ability to recover when things go wrong. FLT Magazine explores the psychology of elite freestyle kiteboarding, where technical progression demands more than physical talent and the difference between hesitation and commitment can define a performance.
TourWhat separates a technically difficult trick from a winning performance? FLT examines how judges assess power, execution, control, variety and originality, and why understanding the scoring process reveals a deeper appreciation of elite freestyle kiteboarding.
GearFrom kite design and board flex to bindings, control systems and safety, freestyle performance begins long before take-off. FLT examines how equipment influences pop, line slack, aerial control and landings, and why choosing the right setup is about more than chasing the latest technology.
Legends VaultThe history of freestyle kiteboarding lives in more than championship results. It survives through pioneering athletes, groundbreaking manoeuvres, forgotten contests, historic equipment and the images that captured a sport finding its identity. FLT Magazine explores why preserving that legacy matters, and how the Legends Vault aims to connect the pioneers of freestyle with the generations still redefining it.
CompetitionLeonardo Casati defeats his brother Lorenzo to claim the Cold Hawaii Big Air 2026 title, while Nathalie Lambrecht becomes the event's first women's champion. Against the demanding backdrop of Denmark's North Sea coast, the competition delivers a compelling family rivalry, a historic milestone and a glimpse into the future of elite Big Air kiteboarding.
Gear & InnovationExplosive pop, precise steering and controlled drift. The Duotone Dice SLS 2027 brings freestyle, kiteloops and wave riding together in one performance-focused design. FLT Magazine explores the engineering, handling characteristics and technical demands behind Duotone's latest crossover kite, examining what they mean for riders at every stage of progression.
IndustryWorld Sailing's 2026 framework for augmented race management systems could help shape how Formula Kite starts and finishes are officiated. FLT Magazine examines the technology behind the initiative, its potential to improve consistency and athlete confidence, and what better race data could mean for the future of kiteboarding broadcasts.
CompetitionThe 2026 GKA Freestyle World Championship heads to Brazil with defending champion Finn Flügel and former world champion Maxime Chabloz tied on 1,770 points. As Bruna Kajiya pursues a seventh world crown, FLT Magazine examines the rivalries, championship mathematics and technical demands that could decide one of the season's most compelling finales.
BermudaDiscover Bermuda’s February wind potential, Daniel’s Head kiteboarding spots, turquoise Atlantic waters and Cambridge Beaches — the spectacular host resort for Freestyle Legends Bermuda 2027.