Triple-S stands for surf, slicks, and sliders! This means that the event will be mobile, taking the world’s best riders to Hatteras Island’s best riding locations for each days given conditions. Spectators are welcomed and encouraged to come check out each days festivities. Stop in and check out REAL’s newly opened Watersports Headquarters in Waves […]
Courtesy of NWKite.com from Wall Street Journal: HUGH BRADNER (1915 – 2008) Physicist Didn’t Profit From Wet Suit, But He Didn’t Mind Much By STEPHEN MILLER May 17, 2008; Page A8 It was Hugh Bradner’s great insight that keeping warm in frigid waters isn’t the same thing as keeping dry. Mr. Bradner, who died May […]
This Week: New on the scene in 2006, Starkites is in its third year of business and third generation of kite design with its newly released SBow08. Our special guest on this week’s ASNews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast is Eric Beaudonnat , former co-founder of IKO and co-founder of Starkites based in the Dominican […]
From flat water to waves, experience Caribbean kitesurfing through the beautiful images provided by F-One who recently traveled to this top secret spot. https://trip.f-onekites.com/Engl/ ENJOY!
It’s official! Jeremie just received his new Zen Jeremie Tronet signature model board and has been as busy as ever shooting photos, taking videos and enjoying the Caribbean lifestyle. He worked with Ross (OR designer) to develop the new 129×39 Zen which he says has an unbreakable wood core and x-torsion technology which gives riders […]
This Week: start up again with special guest Mark Doyle, pro rider for Slingshot Sports. Mark will be joining host Ryan Riccitelli on the ASnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast to help you with any problems you may be having with new moves and to talk about his new project where he plans on releasing […]
Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 6-8 for Canada’s premier kiteboarding event presented by Surf Culture Canada. Always a good time, this year’s event will once again be held on the shores of Mitchell’s Bay on Lake St Clair. Come demo the latest gear from your favorite brands, participate in the kite race […]
Every year, The Kiteboarder Magazine and top instructors from across North America work together to develop The Kiteboarder’s annual instructional guide for beginner to advanced riders. With so many changes in equipment, safety systems and teaching methods, we think its important to present the most updated instructional teaching methods, tips and gear choices year to […]
This Week: Yaron Balev, founder of Blade Kites joins host Ryan Riccitelli on the ASnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast. Based out of Israel, Yaron will share what inspired him to start a kiteboarding company, why he believes his company is making a difference and what riders can expect from the Blade 2008 product line […]
Sandusky is the ultimate destination for a kite event and is the official location for the upcoming Ohio Kite Rave. Check out and support this first annual avent which will include: Manufacturer Demos all weekend – Liquid Force, Eclipse, Ocean Rodeo, Slingshot, Naish, Litewave, Globe Kites and North will all have new demo products for […]
The Gorge Games is back! One of the longest running kiteboarding events returns to to Columbia River Gorge this Summer 2008 july 17-20. Athletes from across the globe will compete for medals and prize money totaling $10,000. This years Gorge Games will feature three kiteboarding disciplines at the Summer Games this July 17-20th in Hood […]
This Week: Mark Shinn of Nobile joins host Ryan Riccitelli on the ASnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast. Starting May 1, Mark, Toby from Kiteforum.com and the Nobile team will be hitting spots in the and with their full range of 2008 gear, including the new Nobile NHP and 555 Kite range launched just this […]
The Kiteboarder April 08 is now available online. Just go to www.thekiteboarder.com or click here to go directly to the archive library. Look for the new Consumer Reviews (gear graphic next to cover) to go directly to consumer reviews found on forums worldwide….. Charging with Chuck: Catch up with wave pioneer Chuck Patterson Baja Veteran […]
April 23, 2008 Updates Want to up your riding level? Flexifoil Pro Rider Billy Parker will be conducting two clinics at the Pismo Beach KiteXpo to help you step up your game. CLINIC INFO Saturday April 26, 10a – 11a: Wakestyle 101 For riders who can jump and do basic rolls. This q/a instructional clinic […]
This Week: Toby has some exciting news to share about some upcoming changes on kiteforum.com, kiteforum.tv and kitebeaches.com. He will also be joining the Nobile North American tour as Mark Shinn and his team hit beaches and lakes through the US and Canada, introducing their new kite and 08 board line, and will be telling […]
So far, the forecast rocks for wind all week and into next! It’s cold due to water/air temps so if you’re not used to it, bring a full wetsuit minimum 4/3, booties, gloves and head protection. AIR/WATER 43°F /51°-53° SUNRISE/SET 06:22 AM/07:41 PM REMINDERS: Sat night BBQ/Bonfire/Movies: All are welcome but only 100 BBQ plates […]
April 18 (Bloomberg) — On a windy day in 1985, Bruno Legaignoux jumped into the ocean off France’s Brittany coast with a homemade kite harnessed to his waist and skis on his feet, letting the wind pull him across the water. Then, suddenly, a gust of wind lifted the 24-year-old inventor into the air, before […]
If you are a beginner kiteboarder, here’s a great chance to hook up with others and get some free tips from top instructors in Southen California. See www.scka.org for complete info and details. Date: May 10, 2008 Location: Belmont Shores, Long Beach, California (by the Laverne Parking Lot) Cost: Free. Members of SCKA and local […]
We are stoked to announce that Slingshot Pro Rider Ben Wilson will be hosting two INTRO TO SMACK wave clinics at the Pismo Beach KiteXpo on April 26 and 27! These are condensed versions of Ben’s 1, 2 and 7-day clinics that he currently runs in Australia and Bali and SMACK, his new surf instructional […]
PODCAST #111: This week, the Slingshot design team joins host Ryan Riccitelli on The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASnews.net podast to talk about the newly released T3 kite. What changed and what didn’t from the 2007 model? What are the new features? What did they pay special attention to for the 2008 release? Find out from […]
This Week: This week, Nelscott Reef is world renowned as a world-class big wave tow in spot when the conditions set up just right. It’s also home and close to many of Central Oregon’s prime flat water and wave spots. Our specials guests this week are John Forse, organizer of the Nelscott Reef Tow In […]
This Week: This week, our special guest on The Kiteboarder magazine and ASNews.net podcast is Sandrine Roussos, head of the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO). Sandrine joins host Ryan Riccitelli this Thursday to tell us about the many new changes and offerings from IKO, including insurance for schools and shops in North America, which has been […]
Xtremebigair.com and The Kiteboarder Magazine are stoked to announce that the Pismo Beach KiteXpo will be the first stop where riders can see and test the new products from Wainman Hawaii. Also, newly registered are Windwing and Surfshades bringing the total number of participants to 17! Red Bull we be back with their Wings Team […]
Michigan has a diverse range of riding sites including waves! See it all in the latest video from West Michigan local Andy Bolt and Unreal Films April 1st. Packed with video of the hottest local and visiting pro riders killing it in their home spots, there’s plenty of freestyle and wave riding footage from the […]
Sorry guys… this clinic is for girls only but you can go party with them afterward at Scotty’s! Participants should expect to learn new tricks, such as jumps, rotations, kite loops, riding blind, handle passes or just transitions, in practice and theory. Clear explanations & demonstrations of all aspects, definition of each rider’s personal goals […]
If you miss the F-One crew at the Pismo Beach KiteXpo April 26 and 27, head up to San Francisco the weekend of May 10. F-One and Boardsports will be hosting Spring Demo Day in Alameda May 10 and 11. For details, see https://www.boardsportsschool.com https://www.bayareakitesurf.com
PODCAST 108: Foilboarding has opened a whole new dimension of kiteboarding fto riders in light wind areas and in racing. Our guest this week is Mango Carabello of Carafino, a Maui big wave tow-in surfer and kitesurfer who first started Carafino after hydrofoils were introduced to the big wave surf world in the late 90’s. […]
Photo courtesy Richard Hallman The first annual Nelscott Kiteboarding Contest will include three formats: Kiter Cross – Racing with jumps and Obstacles at Siletz Wave riding and freestyle at Road’s End 5-mile downwind race Road’s End to Nelscott Event Details: 20 Pro slots invitational-$300 registration 20 Amateur slots-$200 open registration Amateur only: $150 w/o accommodations […]
“An Evening for Jacquline”, a benefit show to support 6 year old Jacquline Steves’ continued fight with Ewing’s Sarcoma (an aggressive form of bone cancer), took place Saturday night, March 15, 2008, at Jacques North Shore Bistro. The event was a great success, and was attended by almost 400 people from all over the island […]
This Week: Kiteboarding pioneer Paul Menta was one of the first to open a Kite School in North America and was integral to helping establish the first instructional guidelines, lesson programs and handbooks for Wipika’s KISS program (now IKO) and PASA. Based out of Key West, Florida, Paul separated from PASA last year to start […]