Enjoy a multi-media dimensional experience with the latest interactive issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine. With more audio and video clips to support photos, ,interviews, reviews and instructional sections along with links to news, products and consumer opinions, you can get lost for hours! Click here or the cover shot to download! Launch: First US Ski […]
This Week: Due to the efforts of new North American distributors Peter Trow and Jeoffrey Nathan along with their main team rider, “Wildman” Billy Parker and area reps, Flexifoil has enjoyed increasing popularity throughout the US over the last year. Peter and Jeoffrey are our guests on this week’s Asnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast […]
ABoards Kiteboarding is looking for a beautiful kite girl to become their public face and join the ABoards Fashion Team for travel, ads and promo campaigns, including but not limited to footage, posters and banners. Requirements: You have to be a female kiteboarder or you must have a plan to start practicing kiteboarding in […]
This Week: Whether you are a seasoned surfer or just got your first directional board, you’re sure to learn something new in Ben Wilson’s new Surf instructional DVD, Smack. Ben will be joining host Ryan Riccitelli on this Thursday’s live ASNews.net and The Kiteboarder podcast to tell us about his new project, as well as […]
Here’s a great video produced by Jim Stringfellow which embodies the vibe and spirit of the event, people and riding in La Ventana. Thanks Stringy!
This Week: Last week, a bill went before the Hawaiian Senate (no kiters or windsurfers within 200 feet of any surfer or swimmer) which could have been devastating to local and visiting kiteboarders and windsurfers to Oahu and Maui, not to mention the entire windsports industry. Simultaneously, kiteboarding was just banned at Pompano Beach in […]
More details to follow within two weeks but for now, please note that dates have changed from April 16-17 TO April 26-27. We are also trying to get some surf brands involved including Surf Tech, FCS and more.
This Week: Industry veteran Mark Ribkoff has been dealing with chronic and acute pain for over 25 years. This didn’t stop him from pursuing the outdoor activities he loved so much like mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing and kiteboarding. About four years ago, the pain became so unbearable he threw in the towel and quit […]
PODCAST #102: Just back from a successful demo at the first annual La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo in Baja California Sur, Mexico, our guests this week are the founders of Eclipse Kites, Chris Cousins and Dimitri Maramenides. We will also have a special cameo appearance with Dimitri’s 5-year old son, Cameron. Sponsors: ASNews.net, SlingShot Kiteboarding, […]
Liquid Force just launched their new website for 2008! In beta mode while they work out the bugs, register to get notified when the site ifs fully complete and you could win a new a Comp Interface Strap Kit valued at $150 retail. The giveaway form can be found at all of the unfinished areas and […]
Come join pro rider and co-founder of the Women’s Kiteboarding Association, Tonia Farman, for a free clinic at the La Ventana Classic and Kite Expo on January 28. Meet in front of the registration tent at 1pm and participate in a casual clinic of learning and riding tips, trick tips, grab tips, gear tech and general […]
photo courtesy John Bilderback Podcast #101: Legendary Shaper Pat Rawson Our special guest on this week’s Asnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast is legendary shaper Pat Rawson. Pat has been shaping surfboards on Oahu’s North Shore since 1972. Distributed in 30 countries, his team riders have included such notables as “Buttons” Kaluhiokalani, Mark Richards, Tom […]
www.slingshotsports.com is now online with tons of new features including: Slingshot Webisodes: 3-5 minute length videos on products, action riding, tips Fine Tuning with R&D: sneak peak look into the Slingshot R&D world, early previews on new product and advanced tuning tech of your gear Trixtionary: library of hosted videos 3-5 minutes of Slingshot Global […]
Podcast #100: Asnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine are back on air this week with our special guests Jeff Burton and Poul Schiebel from Caution. The boyz will be at the upcoming La Ventana Kite Classic and KiteXpo this month and just released the new Mayhem. They join us to talk about some of the changes […]
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This book is about the community of kite surfers around Washington, D.C., the Chesapeake Bay and the ocean on the East coast of the United States written by French kiteboarder Jacques Bure. In it, he tried to describe those anonymous kiters who loves the sport and spend time checking the weather forecast hoping to drive to the […]
Will James’ is one of the top kiteboarding wave riders in the world. Check out this new video of him in action on the new 2008 Blade Vertigo. https://www.kiteboarding.be/2008_1_news_detail.php?id=2620
While it’s hard to beat the consistent conditions, infrastructure and ease of getting around in Cabarete, not many know of beautiful beaches and riding conditions found just 3 hours away in the largely French enclave of Las Terrenas. Check out the story here
Check out this video of new Liquid Force team rider Silverster Ruckdaesche and Best’s Alvaro Oneida ripping it up in Spain https://silvesterr.com/2007/12/18/san-pedro-de-alcantara-nov-07/
Click on audio icons to listen to the stories and descriptions behind the photos…. We’ve been really busy the last few months working to improve your overall experience with our online magazine format. We’d love to know what you think! Email [email protected] with your feedback. Look for the icons in feature articles…… To […]
This Week: This week, we have two special guests: founder of the La Ventana Classic Kite Race and owner of Palapas Ventana, Tim Halter, and Kent Forrest, the event emcee and volunteer. They will be joining the ASnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast to fill us in on the details of the Kite Race, Short […]
This Week: John Doyle, head chief of board design for Slingshot Sports. John joins host Ryan Riccitelli on this week’s ASNews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast to tell us about how his time at Lear Jet working with composites has transferred to his design work at Slingshot and the company’s new 2008 board line up […]
Well it’s that time of year again, windy in Florida. Time to ride, compete and race. So far this season on the East coast has been epic with many days above 25 and some swells that have been second to none. It’s time to make history again. Last year we had the longest downwind race, […]
Photo by Drew B as posted on nwkite.com There is a great post on nwkite.com from a well-seasoned Baja traveler. Below is an excerpt. For the complete info, see here November 21, 2007 Violence in Baja California (Norte) BajaInsiderThere are well publicized reports of violence against travelers in Baja California (Norte) including robbery, assault and […]
This Week: This week, our guest on the ASNews.net and The Kiteboarder podcast is kiteboarding pioneer and the founder of F-One, Raphael Salles. A former pro windsurfer, Raphael saw the light when kiteboarding was in its infancy and started one of the industry’s first kiteboarding companies in 1996. Raphael will be joining host Ryan Riccitelli […]
Pat retells his story beside the smashed window in his RV. BULLETS OVER BAJA: Attack Yields Grave Consequences by Scott Bass On Tuesday, October 23 Pat Weber, a 48-year-old San Diego surfer and his girlfriend (name withheld) were robbed at gun point and the girlfriend was sexually assaulted on the bluffs near Cuatras Casas in […]
Want to work in Maui and think you got you what it takes to help run the office and coordinate Cabrinha’s marketing initiatives ? Click here for complete info on this full-time position opening at Cabrinha Kites. Good luck!
This Week: This week, host Ryan Riccitelli interviews all around waterman and founder of Cabrinha Kiteboarding, Pete Cabrinha. Due to travel schedules, this week’s The Kiteboarder Magazine and Asnews.net show will be pre-recorded and there is no opportunity to ask Pete questions directly in the live chat room. However, the interview still promises to be […]
Surfer Todd Endris needed a miracle. The shark ”” a monster great white that came out of nowhere ”” had hit him three times, peeling the skin off his back and mauling his right leg to the bone. That’s when a pod of bottlenose dolphins intervened, forming a protective ring around Endris, allowing him to […]