Kitesoul Magazine #16 English Edition

gs. Twenty years ago, anyone climbing a VI grade
wall would go directly on magazine covers. In
other words, the surfing technique will evolve by
the second. Even Kelly Slater has become a testimonial
for these water parks dedicated to comfy
surfers. Way to go, that's progress baby! As long
as one does not believe that things such as the
mystery of the ocean, the solitude in the pipe, the
hell in a wipe out can ever be removed from surfing.
Luckily, at least for now, kitesurfing is not at risk
of turning into a simulation sport. Those who choose
to surf pulled by a kite still have to consider
the weather conditions to go chasing wind and
waves, still have to get in the car and reach the
coast, and above all still have to enter the ocean
with the proper respect. And, once up there, on
the peak of a wave, always a different one, they
will remain amazed by the magic of nature.
David Ingiosi