Source: fksa.org Author: Sean Dugas [email protected] A Coast Guard vessel rescued two kite-surfers about 9 a.m. Sunday after the two men spent nearly 18 hours in a kayak. They fought strong winds and rapidly dropping temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico more than 14 miles south of Portofino. Dawayne Perry and Jeremy Potts were […]
(photo courtesy of Windzup/Ozone) Jan. 10th 14th Georgetown Lake area, MontanaJan. 22nd 26th Mille Lacs Lake area, Minnesota PASA Level I Snowkiting ICP: This 5 Day certification course is designed for snowkiters desiring to become Level 1 PASA certified snowkiting instructors. Prerequisites for this course are the ability to kite upwind, perform advanced turns, […]
ASnews.net welcomes pro surfer and kiteboarder Josh Mucloy as its special guest this Thursday. Born, bred and currently residing in Santa Cruz, CA, Josh has been a pro surfer for the last 12 years whose image has graced practically every surfing magazine in the world. Sponsored by Flexifoil since 2004, He was one of the […]
If you can guess the break in the Best Odyssey video, you could win a new Waroo, a Best 125 Drive Board, H20 Audo waterproof ipod, Zeal sunglasses, and tons more! With 4000 views, and only 34 correct answers, you have a great chance of winning. Check out the video here.
Click here for the full story! Image: Tracy Kraft Source: Ikiteboarding.com
Flexifoil has teamed up with Cancer Research UK to raise money – for every new ‘Punk‘ Kite sold until March 2007, Flexifoil will give £10 to the nonprofit company. Flexifoil Team Rider, Kirsty Jones is helping Flexifoil promote the new initiative. She has special personal reasons for being involved with Breast Cancer Awareness as both her […]
As a professional and world famous kiteboarder Dimitri Maramenides knows his name is on the line with these new kites. Along with his partner Chris and and a handful of ‘everyday Joe riders’, they tested every kite they could get our hands on, looking ffor the performance and features they liked and disliked. The […]
Rampage2 promo video shot in High Definition as you’ve never seen before. Available in low resolution for a quick view, but the high resolution version is described as “superduper sick” and is worth the extra download time. For more info, check out www.wingwing.com and click on the Rampage2 Banner.
Check out this thread on fksa.org The “Kite Rite” Tower developed by Captain Ty Luckett offers daily lessons.Learn basic board skills, Back Rolls, Railys or just test your new board. Riders leaving this lesson will know how to ride toe side and heel side even before flying a kite. The “Kite Rite” Tower offers a variety […]
The Florida crew just did a practice run from Jupiter to Tiki Beach (Neil’s new place in Ft. Lauderdale). Check out the photos and some comments from Cabrinha/Adventure Sports Kent M. Some good tips for prepping! Click here for the full scoop. Photo: Rick Iossi
THIS WEEK: One of the top riders out of the Midwest with a long track record with RRD, Nick Bowers is the new North American distributor for the Italian Company and joins us this week to talk about it’s 2007 Product Line. With 8 new boards and 5 new kites lined up, Nick is ready […]
Ocean Rodeo just got their shipment of new 07 One’s in sizes 7, 9 and 12. 07 Boards are arriving in a few weeks. The new website has a new look, new blog area and forum. Check it out here!
RRD just posted their new website with their full 2007 Product Line! The site has a much cleaner look and is very easy to navigate. Check out the new gear from RRD — 8 new boards and 5 new kites! Click Here
Boto is your own personal ski machine where you are in the driver’s seat! Easy buttons in the customised tow handle allow you to control the craft by moving your thumbs. Every function from turning, acceleration, stopping, horn and kill are quick and intuitive movements. A redundant safety system is also built right into the […]
Put your kite in a vacum bag, seal it, and then squish all the air out through the one way valve. Great idea for saving space and taking ALL your kites with you!! Resource: Kitesurfari Pack Mate Target
45 minutes from Cabo and 2 hours from La Paz/Ventana area, Los Barilles offers long beaches, warm water, and steady side-shore winds in 10-25 knot range. Wave riding can be found 6 miles downwind in La Ribera. Check out the new school exotikite.com.
Here is a new toy that might help you with your pump stroke and offers cardiovascular training on those windless days… To get more details on the Pumpabike videos, Click Here
Windwing has just released the Muliti Inflation System (MIS), which comes with every new RampageII and is made to fit all future or past kites made with multiple strut inflation nozzles on the LE. For more information and instructions on the MIS and see other great features of a Windwing kite, go to Rampage II […]
24 girls shared a once-in-a-lifetime adventure during a one week trip to Fiji hosted by pro rider Cindy Mosey. For the full story and more images, click here
THIS WEEK: The snow is already dumping in Colorado with snowkiters getting in their first winter sessions and the resorts opening up two weeks ahead of schedule. Colorado local and snowkite pioneer Paul Macaj, aka Motz, joins ASnew.net this week to give us a sneak peak into his new snowkite DVD 20/10, filmed in Colorado, […]
In the company of Garrett McNamara, Kealli Mamala and other big name, big wave surfers, Vari was caught on film kitesurfing at Teahupo’o…. check out the photo sequences.. the video shows a good wipeout but has no kitesurfing…. https://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=5476&ad=1
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Here’s a great link for a map that puts all the buoy data right on the map i.e. no more clicking on each buoy! Maps include the US, Caribbean and some int’l: https://www.pdfamily.com/weather/buoy.php
Still on a high from taking first at the PKRA in Brazil, Rui has just launched his new website. Check it at https://www.kitedays.com/index.htm
Looks like there was some type of demo over in Holland…. check out the images of kites, bars, and boards from Robby over at hanglos.nl. Source: flysurf.com
This is a great prize worth in excess of £750 – The winner will be selected at random on the 20th November 2006 and will receive their prize by the end of November. All you have to do is play for a chance to win! https://www.extreme-gamesonline.com/
Many of you pass through Hood River and the Oregon Coast and probably have great photos! Check out the nwkite.com Best Photo Contest at https://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-2886.html&sid=d28a6b379aa9f891823af533e291cb0c. You don’t have to be a local to participate and you could win some great Slingshot gear and prizes! This year, they are adding a video and best wipeout / […]
The Nov/Dec06 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine is now available and will be hitting your mailboxes and kite shops/schools in the US and Canada starting this week……. Brian Schenk gives you preview of what’s in store in the US for the upcoming snowkite season Find out what the buzz is about in West Oz as […]