Year: 2010

Canadian Laser Sailor Rescues Lost Kiteboarder in the Middle of the Night

A champion Laser sailor and Olympic hopeful who is also a third-class Merchant Marine officer put the knowledge he learned at Kings Point Merchant Marine Ac... Read More...

Best 2010 Nemesis NXG Analyze This Kite Review

Once inflated the most obvious feature of the Nemesis NXG is the use of Cuben Fiber in the leading edge, which allows this kite to have a much smaller LE than other kites. ... Read More...

Sneak Peak: The Wainman Hawaii C-Kite

Is this the highly anticipated C-Kite from Wainman Hawaii?... Read More...

Liquid Force 2010 Kitefish Analyze This Board Review

The LF Kite Fish is very easily driven and takes hardly any power to get up and going. Once on a plane, it became immediately clear that this board is very loose.... Read More...

2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship: Final Day Wrap Up

Organizers and competitors gathered at McGee Beach in Corpus Christi, TX, for the final day of the 2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship not knowing what to expect. ... Read More...

2010 IKA World Kite Races: Day 3, No Wind

Corpus Christi, TX, is known as one of the most consistently windy spots in the USA but for Day 3 of the IKA Kite Course Racing Championship, did not deliver.... Read More...

2010 IKA World Kite Races: Day 2

Today was a completely different day for the 34 racers from 14 countries participating in the 2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship. ... Read More...

2010 Kiteboarding Course Racing World Championships Updates

Click here for the latest updates from Corpus Christi, Texas, during the 2010 Course Racing Championships.... Read More...

2010 IKA World Championship: Day 1

Corpus Christi showed its classic windy side today, with wind speeds ranging from 17-32 knots. The entire fleet was challenged constantly as conditions were extreme.... Read More...

The Power of the People: Kitesurfers Win Petition Against New Air France/KLM Baggage Fees

Thanks in large part to F.One team rider and World Speed Record Holder Alex Caizergues, kitesurfing gear will soon be treated as regular baggage on Air France/KLM. ... Read More...

2010 IKA World Kite Racing Championship: Most of European Riders Made It!

Things are shaping up for the start of the 2010 IKA World Racing Championship in Corpus Christi, TX, April 22-25.... Read More...

VIDEO: Youri Zoon RECORDED Episode 1: Tarifa Times

In 10 episodes called RECORDED, pro kiteboarder Youri Zoon travels around the world and shows why he is seen as one of the most stylish and technical riders in the PKRA.... Read More...

Cabrinha Sponsors First Wakeskate Kiter

Cabrinha and Jason Stone are proud to announce their sponsor partnership in wake skate development. Cabrinha will be giving Jason, one of the premiere wake... Read More...

VIDEO: The Story Behind Cabo Verde: Manera

In february 2010, a massive swell was forecasted in Cabo Verde. The F One team met Mitu, Djo, and Matchu on Sal Island.... Read More...

You Think You’re Fast? Registration Open for Luderitz 2010 Speed Kiting

Many world records have been broken during the first 3 Luderitz Speed Challenges, and it’s played a vital role in kiteboarders attaining top ranking in Speed Sailing.... Read More...

VIDEO: Red Bull Ragnarok

Yes, Spring is here and the weather is warming up, but not yet in Norway... Read More...

VIDEO: How to Build a Kiteboard with Brokite

Check out this series of videos on how the guys at Brokite build boards down in Corpus Christi. ... Read More...

TKB PODCAST: Gary Siskar from Liquid Force Kiteboarding on the Kiteboarding Industry

Our special guest this week is Gary Siskar, the new brand manager for Liquid Force’s kiteboarding division. Gary had extensive experience in surf and snow with such companies as Burton and OP before coming on board with Liquid Force.... Read More...

F-One 2010 Bandit 3 Analyze This Kite Review

The Bandit 3 got a few upgrades this year that greatly improve the usability of the kite. New for 2010 is a one-pump system and a shorter bridle.... Read More...

PKRA France 2010: Final Results

Today was much like the past few days. The wind decided that it was going to be stubborn yet again.... Read More...

Is a Kite’s Weight Important?

While writing a paper for his master's thesis, Reinhart Paelinck did some scientific research to determine how a kite's weight affects it handling in the air. ... Read More...

Things are Getting Nasty Between IKA/KPWT: KPWT loses Court Case against the IKA

The Kiteboard Pro World Tour (KPWT, official name: Globe Pro Firm LLC), a limited liability company based in Delaware, USA with its management in Brasil, served a court injunction on the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA), a not for profit International Association based with headquarters in Germany, on the 15th of January, 2010.... Read More...

TKB PODCAST: Aaron Hadlow

This week, our special guest on The Kiteboarder podcast is pro rider Aaron Hadlow. At just 21 years old, Aaron started on his path to becoming the five time world kiteboarding champion on the PKRA tour at 10 years old when he first started flying his dad’s kites. ... Read More...

Genetrix 2010 Origin Analyze This Kite Review

The Genetrix Origin is an amazingly simple and easy-to-use kite. The bar pressure is light-medium and steering is smooth and direct. ... Read More...

Naish 2010 Momentum Analyze This Board Review

The Momentum gets up on a plane quickly and seems to hold its speed really well through gusts and lulls. The good amount of flex through the board really smooths out the chop.... Read More...

Julien Fillion Launches New Website

Through my site you will be able to follow my path, via a global position system, in the search of epic big wave surfing, kitesurfing, and standup paddling. You will also get sneek peeks of my new designs that I will be testing in the field.... Read More...