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The Brazilian Brothers are stoked to get their first impressions of the F-One Trigger Brainchild V3. This kite has just been released, and they are taking it into the water for the first time to see how it stacks up to the V2. The Environment at Mykonos The setting for this first look is Mykonos, right after the GKA World Championship. With professional riders like Jamie Overbeek on the beach, the pressure is on to perform. This day brings an onshore breeze with epic gusts, providing challengi …

The Brazilian Brothers are back and joined by F-One international rider Josh Gillitt. Together, they're diving deep into Josh's relationship with F-One and breaking down the massive performance of the Trigger Brainchild V2 and the brand-new V3. Josh Gillitt's Journey with F-One Josh has been an international rider for F-One for six years, since 2020. They've supported him through competitions, travel, and gear. In 2024, getting his hands on the Trigger Brainchild V2 was the biggest game-change …

The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos for the 2026 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup, and the conditions are absolutely firing. With massive gusts coming through and sand moving everywhere across the beach, the stage is set for an epic competition. Let's dive right into the Round 1 heats and hear directly from the riders coming off the water. Men's Round 1 Action Heat 4: Leonardo Casati Advances Heat 4 featured Max Tullett, Hugo Wigglesworth, and Leonardo Casati. Leo has a real chance to …

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil for the 2026 windy season, and it's officially on. With sand blasting and epic conditions, they're ready to bring you a season of kiteboarding content, including kite reviews, first impressions, and product tests. They're taking things to the next level this year, starting with a very special first impressions video of the brand-new Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works and the Cabrinha Unify Control System. The New Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works The Sw …

Jeff and Tucker dive into a majorly important part of the foil setup: the mast. With foiling experience dating back to 2013 and 2016, their thought processes on mast length have evolved significantly over time. As foil designs have improved, the way riders approach mast length across windsurfing, wing boards, kite boards, and wake foils has completely shifted. If you're thinking about length, why there are so many different sizes, and what you're trying to get out of your foil, this breakdown …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with the Casati family on the beach at the GKA Kite World Cup in Mykonos. The Casatis have established themselves as an absolute powerhouse in the sport of kiteboarding. With Lorenzo already throwing down in the biggest competitions, his younger brother Leo is now stepping up with real odds of taking home a World Championship. Renato Casati — the father and coach of Lorenzo and Leo — is incredibly proud to have two sons competing at the highest stag …

The Brazilian Brothers are on the ground for Day 1 of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup competition in Mykonos, Greece. Walking down to the event site at 8:30 in the morning, the wind is absolutely nuclear. It's an onshore spot blowing 40 knots, and the sand is flying everywhere. The riders are ready to perform, and everyone is eager to see who is going to take home the world title in both the male and female big air competitions. The Event Draw The Men's Division Looking at the male draw, it's a …

Introduction Kevin: Sometimes people underestimate the SuperModel. Do not forget about that kite. It is an amazingly good kite. Hello everyone! It's Kevin Langeree, and thanks for tuning in to another Reedin Designer Talk. Today we're talking about the new SuperModel A.F.T. We'll cover what's new, what A.F.T. means, and why this kite performs the way it does. And of course, joining me is the designer himself, Damien Girardin. Let's get straight into it. Who Is the SuperModel For? Kevin: …

The Brazilian Brothers just finished editing videos, and the wind is absolutely howling. The trees are moving, and it has to be blowing 35 to 40 knots. Word on the street is that the pros are already on the water, throwing it down and warming up for tomorrow's competition. There's 60,000 Euros on the line, so these guys are livid to get out there and win this competition. After finding a roadblock and walking through some grass past sunbathing locals, the brothers make it to the event site. Th …

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach in Mykonos, Greece, for the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup. They caught up with some of the biggest legends in the sport to talk about the local conditions, their gear setups, and their mindset going into the competition. Jeremy Burlando on the Slingshot NXT V2 First up is Jeremy Burlando, a Slingshot pro rider who helped develop the NXT — a dedicated big air machine. The V2 has just come out, and Jeremy is excited about how it suits the local con …

The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach, running into absolute legends ahead of the heats at the GKA Kite World Cup Big Air in Mykonos, Greece. With the commencement ceremony wrapping up and the flags flying high, the stoke is unreal. Following up on part one, where the brothers caught up with Andrea Principi, Jamie Overbeek, and the British squad, here's what more of the riders and organizers have to say before hitting the water. Josue San (Baby Shark) and Coach Michael First up is Brazi …

The Brazilian Brothers have touched down in beautiful Mykonos, Greece. Known for its massive parties, Mykonos is also home to some epic kitesurfing. This is where the GKA World Championship is coming to an end, and the guys are taking you behind the scenes to vlog the whole experience. Right now, it's the calm before the storm with zero wind on the beach, but the forecast is looking absolutely nuking. Thursday and Friday are expected to deliver 40 knots of wind, setting the stage for the highe …

Welcome to episode three of the Brazilian Brothers and MACkite Kite Academy. The Brazilian Brothers are back with Nikki for what might be the most important video in the entire series. Today, they're covering everything about rigging the kite when it comes to the bar, along with the essential safety mechanisms of kiteboarding. Unwinding and Walking the Lines With the kite already secured with sand, the first step is to remove the latches from the bar and secure all four lines simultaneously. D …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with Alessa Mensch right next to the action in Big Bay for a very special interview. From taking her first lessons in Ecuador and becoming an instructor, to entering her first Big Air competition and becoming an established rider for Naish, Alessa shares the details of her incredible kiteboarding journey. If you haven't read part one yet, here is the first Brazilian Brothers interview with Alessa. The First Female Big Air Competition at Lords of Tram Alessa and …

The Brazilian Brothers sat down with South African big air rider Josh Gillitt, diving into everything about Cape Town — the local kiteboarding scene, the best spots, and what it's like growing up in the mother city. Growing Up in Cape Town Josh considers Cape Town his favorite place in the world. Despite traveling globally to various kite spots, coming home is always a special experience. It offers the best conditions, lifestyle, culture, and people. The locals are incredibly friendly an …