Issue 54 has more than a spattering of youthful intent. The first really credible wave kiting competition happened in epic waves in Mauritius in September and we cover the best bits and new faces to emerge via John Bilderback's well-trained lens.  

Kite designer, Don Montague, has contributed more to kitesurfing than most of us will ever fully appreciate. Now in charge of a hefty Google investment towards the development of wind as a power source, we talk to kitesurfing's leading scientist and investigate some of his latest schemes.  

French Connection is a stunning gallery by Jens Hogenkamp featuring a collective of four young French riders who are known as Children of Revolution. Super creative and with exceptional riding talent, we take a look behind the capturing of the shots.  

In issue 54 we also guide you around the stunning Florida Keys, specifically Islamorada. If the thought of the onset of winter fills you with dread and the promise of warm, shallow flat waters as far as you can see, 80 miles of coastline on both sides and steady ten metre weather excites you, then you'll love this place from November to April. The Kiteworld team recently took a tour of the area and talked to those most in the know to help you make the most out of a trip towards the USA's southern most point and the colourful Key West. 

PLUS: In Getting Shacked we snoop around a kitesurfer's pimp pad in Vietnam; Roberto Ricci explains the evolution of kite designs and how to develop a quiver; currently undefeated in 2011 and newly crowned World Champion, Youri Zoon, talks about his incredible season; we ride more handfuls of the latest 2012 gear on offer and much, much more. www.kiteworldmag.com