The Kite Mag

Enter Stage Right

It’s a no brainer when my phone rings and Keahi de Aboitiz’ name is flashing. If the four times world champ calls and it’s forecast ten feet, I quickly pick up… Whatever I’m doing… Especially changing diapers.

Now most of us know that Keahi loves kiting waves and that he’s a great surfer to boot. But lately I think he’s been confusing his sports. He keeps taking his kite out at Off The Wall, what we used to call Kodak Reef. This is not a kite spot, not even close. It’s one of

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