Check out the new surfboards and photo gallery, including images of Robby ripping, at www.naishsurf.com
Check out the trailer for Entrophy, and it’ll make you want to find out more about this talented rider! Click here for the interview.
Mauricio checking in with Jimmy Redmon, Liquid Force’s Lead Board Designer. Photo courtesy of Liquid Force. One of the early icons of our sport, Mauricio Abreu started out as a pro surfer and turned to kiteboarding after seeing Laird Hamilton first kite. He was one of the original Maui crew known for his incredible style […]
MEN: $18.00, white only, available in S, M, L and XL. $18 including shipping to US/Canada only. WOMEN: $18.00, white only, available in S, M, L. Super cute! $18 including shipping to US Canada only
A view from Ventana Bay Resort. Photo courtesy Ventana Bay Resort/Bill Edsell Ikitesurf.com has started blogging a daily forecast for the Los Barilles to Ventana area. They are looking for feedback re: accuracy of forecast from those that are down there, and to see who’s interested in the service. Email [email protected] if you are viewing […]
One of the premier events in Florida backed by Jeremy Green of Jupiter Kiteboarding, this event has served up excellent conditions and tons of funs for participants and spectators alike. For more info, check out Jupiter Kiteboarding. For the latest updates and discussion, see the thread on FKSA.
Image: Brian Schenck on the new Access at Skyline, Utah, this past weekend. Lens: Jon Malmberg THIS WEEK: ASNews.net kicks off the new year with Brian Schenck, the US distributor for Ozone Kites. Ozone’s 2nd generation water kite, the Sport, just started shipping and Brian will answer any questions you might have on this new […]
The California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is conducting its first-ever study of non-motorized boating in California. DBW is a State agency whose mission is to provide safe and convenient access to California’s public waterways, and leadership in promoting the public’s right to safe, enjoyable, and environmentally sound recreational boating. A major […]
Waveslayer Mark Shinn is always a pleasure to watch. This week’s Kite Film features Mark playing in the waves with some cool overhead cam riding footage. Check it out at kitefilm.com. 26meg download.
At just 12 years old, Slingshot’s Gisela Pulido certainly has a bright future ahead of her. She just got sponsored by VW Spain and started a new blog featuring her videos and a glimpse into her life and the competition circuit. Gisela will be competing in the 07 PKRA tour, but will have […]
Fresh off the press, the Kiteboarder’s first edition for 2007 just started mailing last week. Our cover and main feature is of Felix Pivec, one of the ‘last man standing’ of the original Maui Crew. Launch introduces you to the people behind The Best Odyssey, the world’s first kiteboarding expedition. Gavin McClurg and Jody MacDonald share their […]
Dimitri Maramendis’ new kite company, ECLIPSE KITES just launched their new website January 1st 2007. A percentage of all our proceeds will go to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. for more info, see www.eclipsekites.com
Like Brazil, Mui Ne Bay, Vietnam is known for its howling wind. With 15-30 knots, increasing during the day, you’ll enjoy different terrains within a few kilometers. This March, Kite Adventures is hosting two, 10-Day trips with smaller groups of 4-6 people. Dates: March 4-13, 2007 and March 18-27, 2007 Pricing: $1399/kiters, $1199/non-kiters […]
You still have a little over a week for your chance to win North’s new Rhino. For content, click here
It looks like something from a James Bond film. Shaped exactly like a dolphin, this boat is the latest toy for millionaire adrenaline junkies. The Seabreacher can jump 10 feet in the air and even perform acrobatic tricks. Created by two water sport fanatics, New Zealander Rob Innes, 33, and Californian Dan […]
From our family to yours, the staff at The Kiteboarder and ASnews.net wishes everyone a very happy, healthy and windy new year for all! NEWS UPDATE: ASnews.net has been on vacation for the holidays but will be back on air next Thursday Jan 4, if we can secure a solid internet connection from […]
Now you can get a Google Earth file with all 3000+ kitebeaches listed on www.kitebeaches.com! Each beach is marked with a small KB logo. If you are interested in information, click the logo and a small pop up appears with a picture of that beach (if available) and a link to the complete […]
Much more than just a Waroo with added protection and cold weather features, the Bularoo is a clean sheet design that draws heavily on the R&D teams’ SLE design expertise. The Bularoo has been created specifically for the challenging terrain and wind conditions that snowkiters and landboarders revel in. Its All-terrain credentials, depower […]
RIP CURL SURFERS BRAVE FREEZING CONDITIONS IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO TEST NEW POWER HEATED WETSUIT IN AMAZING SECRET WAVESThe surfing world turns its attention to Hawaii’s North Shore in November and December for the close of the professional season and the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters, but at the same time this year Florida […]
Adventure Sports/Cabrinha Kiteboarding just launched The Word, a newsletter updating you on the newest Cabrinha products, company happenings, team riders, demos and trips. To subscribe go to www.cabrinhakites.com
Yep, that’s right. Another Felix Pivec cover, but this one is the sickest one yet. Our editorial staff saw this shot of Pivec smashing the lip in Indonesia and knew we hit gold. This photo is by far the best wave riding shots of the year and is why we put it on […]
The world’s biggest free upload and download kite video server just got new improvements! On the home page, the 6 latest video uploads of all categories will be displayed, as well as the latest 20 comments. Also, a LINK section has been added, where you can add links to videos hosted on any other […]
THIS WEEK: Ozone Kites has been leading the charge in snowkiting with foil designs and just launched their first water kite this spring. World Champion paraglider pilot, adventurer and kite designer Rob Whittall joins ASNews.net this week to talk about the evolution of snowkiting and where he thinks its going. Rob will also about talk […]
This questionnaire is part of a master thesis which is being complied by two students from the University of Lund, Sweden, in cooperation with North Kiteboarding/Boards & More. The purpose is to analyse the kitesurfing market and how it is changing. It would be very helpful for our work if you could spare […]
Best just launched their new 07 website. In addition to the up to the minute BEST news and product information, they’ve also included a brand new video section that enables anyone to easily integrate the latest videos from BestKiteboarding automatically into their own website. check it out! www.BestKiteboarding.com
Name: Ben Wilson best known for his pioneering spirit and masterful skill in kitesurfing. Country: Australia Style: Kitesurfing Quiver: LINK kites and the SRT surfboard Name: Ruben Lenten dubbed the Dutch destroyer redefines what POWER and precision riding are all about. Country: Holland Style: Freestyle Quiver: Fuel kites and the Misfit 126 board Name: Jeff Tobias returning […]
The Cyclonez is one of the 2007 new products from Wind-X. Just like other Bow Kites, the Cyclonez has the concave TE. And for bridles, this kite is fitted with the Cross Active Bridle System (CABS) which gives the kite a dynamic structure in flight. The Cross Active Bridles System absorbs every input from the rider […]
Join up with Cabrinha International Riders Cameron Dietrich, Damien Leroy, Susi Mai, and National Riders, Clarissa Hempel and David Hastilow, as they show you the new 07, how to use it and give you those all important pointers on riding technique. Each location has been chosen due to the amazing conditions available so check […]
There’s a neat service called “podlinez” that will automatically pipe the latest edition of any podcast to a phone number. So, if you have unlimited minutes on your cell phone, just call up on your phone and listen to your favorite podcast in the car, or listen to it on your speakerphone at home. Great for […]
Miamikiteboarding is hosting an IKO INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE (ITC) on January 2007 in Miami , Key Biscayne. As well as a 3-DAY COURSE INSTRUCTEUR EQUIVALENCY PASA TO IKO . Dates are scheduled as follow: IKO ITC : Tuesday January 23rd to Saturday january 27th 2006 PASA / IKO Instructor Equivalency Course ( IEC) : […]