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The Brazilian Brothers sat down with kite designer legend and Brainchild founder, Ralf Groesel. In this highly specific breakdown, they ask Ralf some of the most important questions about kiteboarding bars, line setups, and everything in between. Low V vs. High V Kite Bars When testing kites, it becomes very clear that a kite performs drastically differently depending on whether you're using a Low V or a High V bar setting. Ralf explains that he uses High V on his kite designs simply because h …

If you've never stumbled into Sterling Spencer's "Pinch My Salt" podcast, this episode is the perfect entry point. Sterling and his cousin Ryan somehow convinced Kai Lenny (eight-time world champ, Jaws regular, and the guy most responsible for putting half the ocean on foils) to hop on for an hour, and what followed was one of the most genuinely entertaining wind and water sports conversations we've seen in a while. They cover a lot of ground. Kai talks about growing up as an outcast wind …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with special guest Lana Herman in Hermanus, South Africa. Fresh off an amazing session on the water, they dive into her journey. Lana is an international rider representing Harlem who recently secured a podium finish on kiteboarding's biggest stage: King of the Air. From Slovenia to Kiteboarding Lana is originally from Slovenia. Her kiteboarding journey started when her parents divorced and her mom began dating a kite surfer and windsurfer with over 20 years of …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special guest: Kauan Grubert, the 14-year-old Brazilian prodigy. With the wind is absolutely nuking, and they tested a very special kite to test — the 2026 Nitro from Cabrinha. Intense Conditions and Big News At the time of testing, gusts were already pushing 40 knots. Kauan only had a 9m Nitro that day, and at around 50kg, he was looking at a seriously overpowered session. While he was on the water, the team also got some big news from his fam …

Ryan sat down with Hunter and Ryan from Foil Drive to talk about the Foil Drive and how it can be used to learn pumping and improve existing pumping skills: a use case people might not think about when they first get a Foil Drive. Instant Repetition and Easy Restarts The biggest thing is that if you fall, you get right back up and practice again. When dock starting, you go out pretty far, mess up, and then have to swim on a small board all the way back. It's a long, tiring, sad swim home. With …

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 caught up with world-class pro rider Max Tullet at Kite Beach in Cape Town for a session that wasn't going to be subtle. With 35 knots of nuclear wind ripping through and two-to-three-meter waves stacking up offshore, the conditions were perfect for putting the brand-new Duotone Rebel D/Lab through its paces — and Max was the right rider to do it. The Rebel D/Lab Experience Heading into the lineup with proper wind and serious swell, Max couldn't have been more stok …

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 …