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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 …

The Brazilian Brothers caught up with the Casati family, a true powerhouse of kitesurfing. Lorenzo and Leo Casati are both World Champions, with Leo just taking a back-to-back win for the family after Lorenzo won it last year. Interviewing the Casati Brothers Two days after winning the competition, Leo says it feels amazing and still a bit unreal. He always wanted to become World Champion since he started kitesurfing. All the hard work put in with his dad, who is his coach, has finally paid of …

The Brazilian Brothers are back in Brazil with MACkiteboarding, and the Brazil season keeps on delivering. They're testing the brand new Moto Apex by Cabrinha, a kite that's generated a lot of excitement online. They're ready to pump it up and give the inside scoop on how this kite feels in beautiful Brazilian conditions. New Materials and Design The Moto Apex is a very special kite. While it features the Apex material on the leading edge, Cabrinha has introduced Aluula on the struts. This spe …

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 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 …

Aaron pulled Kevin Wade from Eleveight aside for a few minutes at the KoGL Test Fest to chat about the RS Pro V2. Although the RS has been Eleveight's all-around freeride kite for the company's entire 10-year history, the concept for a pro version is much more recent. So what's special about it, and who is it for? What is the RS Pro? The RS is a do-it-all kite that appeals to a wide range of riders, but what if you want to push the limits just a bit further? The RS Pro uses the best materials …

Rubens of the Brazilian Brothers had a chance to meet up with strapless wave legend, Gray Foster. Gray's been on the Duotone Neo wave kite almost exclusively for the past five years, and Rubens thought it'd be fun to put him on some three-strut freeride kites to see what he thought. Normally Gray looks for a fast, responsive kite for wave riding and a lifty kite with good catch for freestyle, so it was going to be an interesting test to see how the freeride kites stacked up. The Conditions fo …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to compare two heavy hitters in the Cabrinha lineup: the 2026 Switchblade and the 2026 Nitro. Both are five-strut designs, and both feature the high-performance Apex series material. They share some DNA, but they're built for very different riding styles and conditions. The Swiss Army Knife vs. The Big Air Machine The Cabrinha Switchblade requires almost no introduction. It's arguably the most-sold kite of all time, backed by over 20 years of development. With P …

Aaron and Kevin (WMFG) sat down to chat about the WMFG 1.0E Electric Kite/Wing/SUP Pump. Here, they chat about features, the benefits of electric pumps, and its travel-friendly design. The Shift to Electric Pumps Waterman Manufacturing (WMFG) has been in the pump game for a few years now, and from the jump, it was clear that electric pumps were going to be the future. With battery technology improving across every industry, the team at WMFG spent three years finding the right partner and devel …

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 …

The Brazilian Brothers are back for the full-length review of the Reedin MasterModel. This is Reedin's first five-strut kite, and after spending several hours on it in Brazil over the past couple of weeks, the team is finally ready to give the final verdict and let you know whether you're actually going to catch a cold up there, or whether it's all marketing. The Brainchild Bag and Kite Design As longtime fans of the Brainchild bag, the Brazilian Brothers were happy to see that Reedin's versio …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a very special kite comparison: the Harlem Peak versus the F-One Trigger Brainchild. The Influence of the Harlem Peak and F-One Trigger The Harlem Peak is a massively hyped kite at the moment, largely thanks to the performances of Leonardo and Lorenzo Casati. Lorenzo has done the trilogy this year — winning a World Championship, the Megaloop Challenge, and King of the Air — showcasing just how much top-end performance the Peak has. In terms of g …

The Brazilian Brothers are back to bring an exciting review of the F-One Bandit Brainchild. The Bandit has been a legendary kite in the industry for many years, and they couldn't wait to pump up this 18th edition and get it in the air to see how it feels. The Brainchild Bag and Setup First and foremost, the Brainchild bags are a highlight. They're quite spacious, so you can fit any kite in there easily — a massive plus. Once the kite is out, you'll see a beautiful red color, ready to get …

The Brazilian Brothers are back with a special review of the 2026 Cabrinha Nitro. The Nitro is a five-strut big air kite, and after riding it in Brazil for several weeks, they're ready to walk through its features and share their personal take on how it performs. The Evolution of the Nitro The first version of the Nitro came out in 2023, developed by Pat Goodman. Pat drew on all the experience he'd gained over the years developing the Switchblade and the North Orbit to create the Nitro. The Br …