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The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring you a product review of the brand-new Ride Engine Empax V3 impact vest. An impact vest is a necessity to keep kiteboarders of all levels safe, whether you are learning your first water starts or performing your first boogie loops. The Three Essentials of an Impact Vest An impact vest provides three primary benefits for riders: Buoyancy: The vest helps you stay above the water and makes it easier to float. Protection: It provides protection against imp …

The Brazilian Brothers previously went through the digital printing process with Ralf Groesel, and now they're diving into another benchmark Brainchild has brought to the market: ProWeld technology. Looking at kites in the factory like the Harlem Thrive V2 and the F-One Trigger V3, it's clear that Brainchild is applying this tech not just to one kite, but across multiple different brands. What is ProWeld Technology? Ralf explains that ProWeld is offered to all their customers and is fairly sim …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring you a review of the brand new Ride Engine Air Box Mini. They were big fans of the original Air Box from Ride Engine, but this new version is a significant upgrade. So what are its features, and how long does it actually take to pump up an 8-meter kite? Size and Portability The first thing you'll notice about the Air Box Mini is just how small it is. It is 38% smaller than the original Air Box, measuring 13.5cm by 12.9cm (5.3 x 5.1 in). This is a huge a …

When Nick Jacobsen rolls into Tatajuba, you know things are probably going to get interesting. The 2017 King of the Air champion has built a reputation for pushing the limits both on and off the water, and this trip with the Brazilian Brothers is no exception. Rubens catches up with Nick to talk about the transition from professional stunt rider to brand owner, the future of Jacobsen Kites, and what it's like to keep chasing new challenges. Then the conversation heads out into the dunes, where …

The Brazilian Storm The Brazilian Brothers are back for a special session in Prea, Brazil. They are joined by "The Brazilian Storm", Cabrinha international team rider Kauan Grubert and upcoming rider Luan. The wind is absolutely nuclear, providing the perfect conditions to perform a side-by-side comparison between two of Cabrinha's latest high-performance releases: the brand new Moto Apex and the Switchblade Design Works. The Moto Apex The Moto Apex is a completely new design from Cabrinha. I …

Introduction to the Switchblade Design Works The Brazilian Brothers are back with a full-length review and final verdict on the Cabrinha Switchblade Design Works. The Switchblade itself needs no introduction; it is a legendary kite designed by Pat Goodman that has been a staple in the Cabrinha lineup for decades. This specific version is the Design Works model, which features Aluula construction in both the leading edge and the struts. After using this kite in Brazil for about 100 hours, the B …

The Brazilian Brothers are in Cape Town at Dolphin Beach with North Pro Rider and legend Cohan van Dijk, bringing you a very special first impressions video. They're excited to get their hands on the brand-new North Orbit Ultra and chat with Cohan about what it is and who it's for. This will be their first time in the water with it to see what its new N-u80 airframe is all about. Development of the Orbit Ultra Cohan van Dijk has been deeply involved in the development of this kite for two yea …

Pat from North Kiteboarding and Dustin are out testing the all-new 2027 North Orbit Ultra. After getting some time on the water, they break down the technology and performance of this new addition to the North lineup. First Thoughts on the Orbit Ultra Dustin's initial impressions of the Orbit Ultra were very positive. He noted that the kite is stable and offers a lot of low end for a 9-meter, which he found impressive. He also mentioned that the kite has quick loops and provided a high level o …

The Brazilian Brothers are back at the Brainchild production facility with Ralf Groesel to dive into the innovation behind their vibrant kite designs. Brainchild has invested over a million euros in the last year and a half to understand exactly what is required to create their own materials, and one of the standout features of their production is the use of digital printing. How Does Digital Printing Work? While digital printing has existed for many decades and is common in the garment and t …

Brazilian Brothers with Pierfrancesco The Brazilian Brothers have a very special guest. They are joined by Pierfrancesco Rizzello, a Duotone rider. After seeing him in the water in Guriu, Brazil, they couldn't believe the level he was at. While he might look like just a kid in Brazil, he is actually a three-time World Champion representing Duotone as an international rider on the global stage of kitesurfing. The Brothers caught up with Pierfrancesco in Prea, where the conditions were pumping w …

First Impressions in Windy Brazil The Brazilian Brothers are reporting from a very windy Brazil to share their first impressions of the brand-new Slingshot Code NXT V2. The conditions are perfect for testing a big air machine, with the wind blowing 25 knots and gusting up to 30. Aluula Construction and Design The Slingshot NXT is a three-strut big air machine featuring Aluula construction. When the NXT first entered the industry a couple of years ago, it was immediately considered a masterpie …

The Brazilian Brothers are back home in Prea with a full-length review of the 2026 Cabrinha Moto Apex. They took the kite out in a wide range of conditions in Brazil to deliver a final verdict on its performance and help you decide whether it's deserving of a place in your quiver. Overcoming the Moto's Past To be completely honest, when Cabrinha first sent this kite, the Brazilian Brothers were not overly stoked. For many years the Moto was a closed, almost C-shaped kite that simply did not p …

The Brazilian Brothers are on the beach in Mykonos with 15-year-old North rider Maxwell Dahl to get the inside scoop on the latest gear. Maxwell has been killing it on the GKA World Championship circuit, and today he is breaking down the massive updates to the North control bars and twintip range. The New 2027 Navigator Control Bar The 2027 Navigator has undergone a massive redesign. North is stepping more toward the pro side of things with this update. Key features include: An improved bear …

Finals Day at the GKA World Championship The Brazilian Brothers are back on the beach for Finals Day at the GKA World Championship in Mykonos. Yesterday was full of action, and today the tension is high. Everything is on the line for both the male and female athletes, with a ton of money and a life-changing world championship crown up for grabs. By 11:00 AM, the wind is already cranking, kites are in the air, and a massive crowd is forming to watch the riders go absolutely huge. GKA Staff Ins …

The Brazilian Brothers are back, coming to you from Mykonos with a very special first look at the brand-new North Kiteboarding lineup for 2027. They're joined by international team riders Maxwell Dahl and Nathalie Lambrecht to dive into the details of the 2027 North Orbit, plus a teaser for the new Navigator Pro bars and updated boards. Insights from King of the Air Winner Nathalie Lambrecht Nathalie Lambrecht, a Red Bull King of the Air winner on the Orbit, shares what this specific kite mean …