IKSURFMAG reader awards 2019

The IKSURFMAG Readers Awards have been a regular feature of the kite industry since 2011; their nine-year history has seen them grow to become the most respected awards in the kitesurfing calendar. What makes them different is that they are voted for by the readers of IKSURFMAG, a very strong media outlet in the business. This year over 15,000 votes were cast, and as ever the competition was fierce. Each winning brand gets a special awards logo they can use on their site and a physical award for the trophy cabinet. Next year is the tenth anniversary, and we are planning something even bigger!” – Rou Chater, Publishing Editor - IKSURFMAG

The 2019 Duotone success stories voted for by the readers:

“This is a simple one, who out there made the best kites in 2019, consider not just your favourite kite and how it flies, but the build quality, the number of designs and the ethos of the brand.” IKSURFMAG.

“Since we became Duotone, there has been a noticeable increase in people joining our community and investing in our products; a shift in the industry. We have always focused on quality, reliability, safety and innovation. The manufacturing process brings our designs to life, creating product lines that speak to the rider, its performance-driven designs for the emotional connection.”

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Best Female Rider

IKSURFMAG: The women’s scene in our sport continues to go from strength to strength, the girls keep on getting better at shredding! From racing to park, freestyle to strapless and everything in between they have been representing this year!

“I’m so thankful to everyone who voted, it’s what drives me to compete. This year I’ve discovered new things. The whole experience was unique and free. I set the bar very high in everything I do, always have. So when it comes down to my kiteboarding career this year, I’m very proud of the results I’ve achieved.” – Mikaili Sol