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The Brazilian Brothers sat down with two legends of the sport: kite designer Ralf Groesel and pro kiter and designer Aaron Hadlow. They dive deep into Harlem's first dedicated surf kite, the Flow, to discuss its development, design characteristics, and how it performs on the water. What Makes a Good Surf Kite? Ralf explains that over the last two years, he spoke with a wide range of people in the industry — riders, influencers, and magazines — and when he asked 20 of them what make …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with freestyle legend Aaron Hadlow in Taiba, Brazil, for a special release from Aaron and Harlem. Harlem has just come out with the Hadlow Pro kite and the Descent board, and Aaron shares the inspiration and motivation behind these new products and what makes them stand out in the current freestyle market. Inspiration and Motivation Freestyle has given Aaron so much over the years. That's how he built his whole career — riding and progressing on C-kites earl …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with the legend Kevin Langeree in Cape Town, South Africa. Pulling up in the Reedin mobile, Kevin brought out some magic from the back of the car: an 8m MasterModel, the weapon of choice for 30 knots and meter waves in Cape Town. He also brought out a special unicorn towel, just in case. Career Highlights and Proudest Moments Looking back at a very successful career in both freestyle and big air, Kevin was asked what he is most proud of accomplishing. He started k …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with Kaimar Halliste, an international team rider for Eleveight who has been pushing the limits of big air, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Kaimar walks them through the brand new Stratos+ kite — Eleveight's 5-strut big air machine — and the brand new Stellar board. Kaimar's Journey with Eleveight Kaimar got involved with Eleveight when he was looking for good kites and testing out many different brands. He really liked the XS, which is a …

The Brazilian Brothers met up with kite designer legend, Damien Girardin, at the Kite Beach in Blouberg, South Africa. Here, the Brazilian Brothers pick Damien's brain about his background and years of experience, the foundation of Reedin Kiteboarding, and highlights of the new 2026 Reedin gear. How Did You Start Designing Kites? Damien grew up windsurfing in the South of France in a city called Montpellier, where all the very first kiteboarders started in the mid-90s. He saw guys like Raphael …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the second part of their interview with Ralf Groesel to pick his brain about kite design. As one of the industry's leading designers, Ralf shares his insights on where the sport is headed and what is currently driving performance. What's Holding Kites Back: Materials or Design? According to Ralf, it is both in an equal way. You have to have the knowledge about kite design and the experience to be able to judge new materials. A new material changes the flight …

The Brazilian Brothers were able to meet with Ralf Groesel, the founder of Brainchild Production. This is the first section of a multi-part series of interviews where we dive into the vision and innovation behind one of the most influential figures in modern kite design. What was the motivation behind Brainchild? Ralf Groesel left behind a long legacy with a stable and notorious brand to start Brainchild. His personal dream was always to be in the position to make his own decisions. Since he s …

The Brazilian Brothers were in Cape Town with Damien Girardin, unveiling a brand-new product by Reedin: the SnackPack — one that promises to take kitesurfing to a whole other level by allowing you to have fun not only going out but also coming back in. It’s taking the game to the next level by bridging the gap between jumping and wave riding. The Idea Behind the SnackPack Damien Girardin, Reedin’s co-founder and designer, hasn't touched anything else in ten months since he go …

When we talk about the pinnacle of Big Air performance, the Rebel has always been a cornerstone of the Duotone lineup. However, seeing the 2026 Duotone Rebel D/Lab in the hands of Max Tullet against the backdrop of Brazil’s legendary wind takes things to a completely different level. This isn't just a minor iteration; it is a showcase of what happens when you combine the most advanced materials in the industry with a refined canopy profile designed for riders who want to spend more time …

Straight from the windy beaches of Cape Town, Damien Girardin sat down with the Brazilian Brothers to walk them through the massive updates for this 7th generation kite. If you have been following Reedin, you know they are always looking for ways to refine the experience, and this year is no exception. Aerolite Frame Technology The biggest update you will notice on this 7th generation is the shift to Aerolite Frame Technology (AFT). Reedin has been testing this new leading edge material o …

Meet the Future of Big Air: Max Tullet If you have been following the Big Air scene lately, you have probably seen Max Tullet sending it. At just 16 years old, Max has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with, especially after his recent sessions in the legendary conditions of Cape Town. The Brazilian Brothers caught up with Max to talk about his journey from a grom in the UK to a Duotone Pro Rider, and to get the inside scoop on the kite that is helping him reach new he …

From 10-Year-Old Beginner to World Champion Rubens: What's up, guys! It's the Brazilian Brothers with MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a very special guest... none other than Aaron Hadlow. We're here in Tatajuba, Brazil, and we're going to pick his brain about Harlem gear and his journey through the sport. Aaron, let's start from the beginning: how did you get into kiteboarding, and how did that turn into world titles and King of the Air wins? Aaron: It's a long story, but I'll keep …

Rubens: What's up, guys? It's the Brazilian Bros from MACkiteboarding, and today we've got a very special guest: Stig, fresh off the water on a super windy day here in Brazil. For anyone who's been living under a rock, Stig is a big air legend who's podiumed at King of the Air, and he's also an incredible cinematographer. If you haven't checked out his YouTube channel, you definitely should. So Stig, tell us... how did you first get into kitesurfing? How Stig Got Started in Kitesurfing S …

In Part 1 of our interview with Pat Goodman, Pat compared Cabrinha's kite lineup, breaking down the Drifter, Switchblade, Nitro, and Moto X, and what each design is really built to do on the water. From wave riding to big air to all-around performance, he shared how Cabrinha approaches design and why having the right tool for the job still matters. In Part 2, Brazilian Brother Rubens shifts the focus to design. Pat dives into advanced topics like Aluula and other high-end materials, the e …

Few things are more confusing for riders than navigating a kite lineup, especially when every new model promises to jump higher, turn faster, and do it all. To cut through the noise, Brazilian Brother Rubens sat down with Pat Goodman, longtime designer at Cabrinha, for an honest, no-hype conversation about what actually matters on the water. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, they dig into Cabrinha's core freeride, wave, and big air kites, break down who each model is really for, and s …