Oceansource.net If you’re flying on holiday with your kit, you should visit Oceansource.net, a website that brings together many airlines’ official policies about traveling with a kitesurfing kit. You can quickly see how much equipment you can take, how much it’ll cost you, and how much hassle to expect. The site exists because airline companies […]
Naish Kiteboarding: From now until September 15th, 2007, you will have the chance to win the most sought after kite of 2008: the Naish Helix. The Helix is the first kite to be introduced in the Sigma Series. Guaranteed to turn heads worldwide, the Helix has a radical new look and unmatched performance. What better […]
A new kiteboarding company called TB Kiteboarding has been created by Tom Bourdeau and Arnaud Ballu. According to the company, their goal is to offer simple, easy, and innovative products at a reasonable price. Their team includes Tam (Tamatoa Gillot) and renown snowkiter Chasta (Guillaume Chastagnol) TB Kiteboarding has two products listed, including the Mana […]
The beautiful spot of Guincho, Portugal, is set to host – from the 3th ( registration before 2pm event start right after ) to the 9th of September 2007, the Guincho Wave Masters World Cup, an event co-organized with our partner Realizar. Following the first stage in Essaouira, Morocco, the African Mecca, the Guincho Wave […]
The International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) has a new website and system that rates instructors around the world. Their new system helps potential customers pick the right instructor in their area. Here is a news brief from the IKO site: With so many great instructors out there how do you pick the right one? Well the […]
Is he hang-gliding or kitesurfing? Cruise by Cabrinha’s website for more information.
KPWT rider Tom Herbert‘s new website is now online. The site has a number of sweet videos, so cruise on by www.tom-hebert.com to check them out.
Strong wind conditions today in Dunkerque, with gusts up to 30kts for the first day of competition, permitting to launch freestyle man and woman brackets. Not a surprise, Sebastien Garat (RRD) won all of his heats with spectacular moves in the final: back mobe 5, blind judge 3, a really powered front mobe, and […]
Two-time PKRA world champion and Best team rider Kristin Boese was recently interviewed at www.bestkiteboarding.com. In the interview, Kristin describes her upbringing behind the Iron Curtain and her future plans on and off the PKRA. Here is a snippet from the interview: When I met up with the team last October in Brazil, I had […]
Airush Kiteboarding is proud to announce their 2008 website. The 2008 website lists all their newest gear using a slick and simple user interface. Check out the new website by heading over to www.airush.com
Marc Ramseier of Gin Kiteboarding recently put out a video of his surf kiting trip to Indonesia. Check out his aggressive front side attack by clicking here.
The Best Nemesis HP (High Performance) is currently undergoing extensive final testing in Brazil. The Nemesis HP will be released in the near future. According to Best: the Nemesis HP flies faster, turns tighter and jumps higher than any other kite on the market. It delivers unmatched handling response for big wave surfing with ultimate […]
Garat Men OVERALL DISCIPLINES after Morocco 1 – Sébastien GARAT (FRA) | 6560 pts | RRD 2 – Tom HEBERT (NC) | 5696 pts | AIRUSH 3 – Florian DAUBOS (FRA) | 4540 pts | NAISH 3 – Antoine AURIOL (FRA) | 4540 pts | KITELOOSE 5 – Sander LENTEN (NED) | 4120 pts | […]
Sept/Oct 07 Issue: sneak peak of upcoming issue shipping in two weeks”¦. image: The First US Nationals Kite Course Racing Championship was held at Crissy Field, CA, from July 25-28. Pictured here is a race start on the last day of the competition with the hills of San Francisco in the background. Photo: Kim Kern […]
Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Kicks off Inaugural Event in Hood River on August 25th! Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, a unique action sports fundraiser for cancer research, is kicking off its first event August 25th in the beautiful outdoor playground paradise of Hood River, Oregon. The first KB4C on August 25th will include a Kiteboarding Derby Race, […]
From ikiteboarding.com: Andrew Johns. Husband, Father, Kiter, Windsurfer, Surfer and a super nice guy. Born 2 July 1976 and passed away on 5 August 2007 when he slipped on a mountain in Ceres and fell 150m down a Gorge. I will remember Andrew as a humble, polite and funny guy who was always a pleasure […]
Want to see more Crissy kiting carnage? Check out this video that shows boarderX and a gigantic tow-up.
Cabrinha: It hard to imagine that just 3 short years ago the Crossbow launched an entirely new level of performance and security that changed the face of kitesurfing. Today, in keeping with the philosophy that performance and security are no longer mutually exclusive, the Crossbow 3 brings you maximum performance, efficiency and security wrapped into […]
3x World Champion Aaron Hadlow has a great website with information regarding a variety of kitesurfing topics. The videos posted on the site give his opinions of everything from going upwind to landing handlepass tricks. His news blog is updated with the latest information from the tour. He also answers questions from curious kitesurfers in […]
If you want to check out some more photos of Jesse’s incredible 22-second jump, head over to www.kiteforum.com. Photos courtesy of Paul Lang
Press Release : The new Slingshot REV is the answer for every kiter looking for the performance requirements of a traditional “C” shape kite but more of the depower and range of a dedicated bow kite. The REV is a 4 line hybrid kite that has a unique compact bridle and comes complete with the […]
If you want to win some cool prizes, check out the Word Game Arcade, sponsored by OzoneTravel.com. To win, create as many words as possible (three or more letters) from the phrase: OZONE TRAVEL KITEBOARDING. EXPERIENCE IT. How it works: The word game is offered in four languages: English, German, French, and Spanish. From each […]
If you are looking for competition with a relaxed atmosphere, look no farther. Announcing the 1st Annual Great Lakes Kiteboarding (GLK) Competition at Tawas State Park – East Tawas, Michigan, on Lake Huron. Starting August 17th, GLK will be putting on a three day competition scheduled with boarder cross, big air, expression session, and sliders […]
Think your hang-time is good? Think again! Cabrinha rider Jesse Richman recently launched a 22-second water to water jump at the Crissy Field Big Air Wind Jam. Those that witnessed the feat say that Jesse’s abnormal jump looked more akin to paragliding than kiteboarding. The weird, swirly conditions may have contributed to his abnormal hangtime. […]
Want to watch the latest news from the kiteboarding world? If you are looking for the latest news from the kiteboarding world, you should check out Show #2 at www.kiteforum.tv. Toby, the creator of kiteforum.com, put together a 45 min show full of tech tips, competition results, travel locations, and the latest gossip from all […]
The Jimmy Lewis Demo Tour will be in California July 26th through August 6th. During that time period, Jimmy Lewis and crew will be road tripping the California coast between San Francisco and San Diego letting everyone try the new ’07 Jimmy Lewis Kite, Surf, and Standup Paddleboards for free. A native of California, Jimmy […]