VIDEO: Dark Side of the Lens
If you think you have gnarly conditions, you should watch what photographer and bodyboarder Mickey Smith has to deal with.... Read More...
Year: 2010
Rider Profile: Sam Light
Rumor has it that not only does Sam kill it on the water, but he’s also an English gentleman who can fix you up a proper cup of tea. ... Read More...
VIDEO: Best Kiteboarding Taboo Kite Preview
Best Kiteboarding has just released a new mini-website and promo video for the all-new 2011 Best Taboo.... Read More...
Test the 2011 F-One Gear in Brazil: Kite Adventures Trip Oct 23-Nov 1
Join F-One Kiting America, Bay Area Kitesurf and Kite Adventures for a trip of a lifetime this fall. Demo all the new 2011 F-One gear during this week-long ... Read More...
Join F-One/Kite Adventures in Brazil October 23-November 1, 2010
This 10 days-9 night trip is co-sponsored by Kite Adventures, who have been organizing kite trips in Brazil for years, and F-One Kiteboarding Americas. ... Read More...
TKB October 2010 Issue Now Arriving at Doorsteps and Retailers
Get to your local kiteboarding shop and pick up a copy or subscribe in the TKB store!... Read More...
WORKBENCH: Taking Care of Your Rubber: Wetsuit Repairs
Unlike a pair of well-worn jeans, wetsuits do not get more comfortable with age.... Read More...
Rider Profile: Claire Lutz
Originally from a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, when Claire first saw kiteboarding she decided that was what she wanted to do more than anything.... Read More...
Best 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
New for 2011, Best is introducing the Taboo, a high performance kite to replace and surpass all previous Nemesis designs. ... Read More...
Caution 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For 2011 Caution has streamlined its kite offerings to a single line of kites, combining all the best features from their 2010 line into a single kite. ... Read More...
Eclipse 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
2011 marks a new beginning for Eclipse with four new kites, new boards, and a clothing line to be launched later in the year.... Read More...
Epic 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For 2011, Epic Kites is continuing the Screamer, Renegade, and Junior Pro lines.... Read More...
F-One 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
The most interesting new product from F-One this year is the new Source, which is a 2-line kite that will have no depower. ... Read More...
Genetrix 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
Genetrix believes in a two-year major R&D cycle, which means that only minor changes will be made to their kites for 2011. ... Read More...
GK/Litewave 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
Globe Kiteboarding (GK) is rolling out new versions of the Trix and Sonic for 2011 that will show off new graphics and minor changes compared to the 2010 kites. ... Read More...
Naish 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For the 2011 product year, the Naish kiteboarding line has received a big overhaul, with two brand new kites added to the line.... Read More...
Richard Branson Turns Back During English Channel Crossing
The AP reports that Branson had to give up his attempt to kitesurf across the English Channel on Tuesday because of rough seas and high winds.... Read More...
Nobile 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For 2011, Nobile will offer three next-generation kites and focused their R&D on retuning each of their canopies to offer faster turning, more power, and stable performance. ... Read More...
VIDEO: World Champion Kevin Langeree Injury Update
Kevin Langeree injured his knee during the final heat at PKRA Fuerteventura.... Read More...
North 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For the 2011 product year, North is rolling out an impressive line of five different kites.... Read More...
RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
While many companies seem to be releasing more products marketed as being all-around, RRD is taking a different approach and is offering four kites this year that are each being marketed for a specific purpose. ... Read More...
Wainman Hawaii 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
In answering our questions, R&D Manager Mike Husky hinted at the possibility of some new Rabbits and even a single size of the long anticipated Wainman C-kite, but is keeping the details vague.... Read More...
August 2010
*13,000 Miles of Kitesurfing: 15 Countries over 145 Days in a VW Van
*From the Beginning: An interview with Wainman Hawaii's Franz Olry
*Instructional: Nuclear Grab, Unhooking in Waves, Hitting a Slider... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: Edging and Controling Speed
Whether you are trying to hold it down in overpowered conditions or drive upwind, here are some tips for having better control over your riding.... Read More...
2011 Kiteboarding Gear We Are Excited About
Everyone here at The Kiteboarder Magazine love to get out and ride and we get just as excited as you do when the new products come out.... Read More...
Ben Wilson Launches New Brand
Today, Ben Wilson announced he is launching his own brand of kites and boards called BENWILSONSURF.... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: The Costs of Kiteboarding
Many people who may be interested in kiteboarding are turned away from the sport because of the initially large investment that it takes to get going as a kiteboarder. ... Read More...
Final Wrap Up from PKRA Tenerife
The wind averaged approximately 20-25 knots throughout the day under cloudless, sunny blue skies. ... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: Riding Toeside
Even for many seasoned riders, riding toeside seems to be an elusive skill, not because it’s hard to do, but because it’s hard to do well.... Read More...
Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website
Today, Liquid Force Kiteboarding launched their new website featuring their 2011 products.... Read More...