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ALUULA STORIES: Chase Leibfritz Today we’re happy to kick off the first in a series of ‘ALUULA Stories’: interviews taken from both riders and those behind the scenes who have first-hand experience of this ultra-light material, and how it’s changed their outlook and way of thinking when it comes to both riding and how the material can improve kitesurfing forever. First up is rider Chase Leibfritz with his experience of riding on the A-Series ALUULA kites..  Name: Chase Leibfritz Hometown: Salt Lake City Favourite kiting style: Strapless Freestyle / Big Air Dream destination: Brazil What was your motivation for purchasing one of the ALUULA-powered A-Series kites? I will admit that I was...

ALUULA vs. Dacron: why ALUULA always wins! In the last couple of years, as the light kite revolution in kiteboarding has really ramped up, it’s become clear to us that the term ‘industry-standard’ should be framed as more of a challenge than a benchmark. Ocean Rodeo has been at the forefront of the light kite revolution, leading the charge from the front with the groundbreaking ALUULA material, which is fast superseding lesser fabrics which might previously have been considered the ‘industry-standard’, as can be seen in the much hyped A-Series kites. But why is ALUULA winning?   Here are three...

TARIFA SIGNATURE STORE – OPENING SOON! Get ready Tarifa… Ocean Rodeo throws the doors open to its new signature store right in the heart of Europe’s sunny kiteboarding capital later this spring, fully stocked with the latest and lightest kites in the world, plus boards, bars and much more! If you’re in Tarifa, drop by to learn all about ALUULA from our friendly team, demo our world-famous A-Series kites, and understand why Ocean Rodeo are the world’s #LightKiteLeaders…

Ocean Rodeo riders strike gold with the A-Series  Photos: @aloysius_parker_kite  Armed with ground-breaking ALUULA-powered A-Series Roam kites, by the time the sun set, the team of four had claimed top spot on the podium in all the Western Australia State Wave Titles men’s categories.  This year’s event was held at the northern end of Wedge Island beach. The competition kicked off on Saturday, Jan. 30, with winds of 20 to 25 knots. Day Two started out with 15 to 17 knots, picking up to 20 knots in the afternoon.   Perth’s Ryland Blakeney is no stranger to big swell. He’s known...

MEET THE TUMBLER, OUR ALL-NEW, BIG AIR-OPTIMIZED TWINTIP Big Air is fast becoming kitesurfing’s most competitive and visceral discipline, with new events opening up around the world to celebrate strong winds and audacious riding. Pairing our strong heritage in tough and durable board design with their forward-thinking, innovative approach to building high-performance gear even lighter, we’re proud to release our Big Air-focused twintip, the Tumbler! Featuring a deep single concave in the mid-section that fades into uplifted beveled rails, the Tumbler’s bottom shape and rocker profile equal insane speed and control under your feet in all water conditions, not least...