VIDEO: Caution Lucha Libre Fight Night at the La Ventana Classic
This video just surfaced online and is proof that this wild night really did happen south of the border.... Read More...
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2011 Best Superfly Open 2011 Results
The 4th Annual BEST SuperFly Open had some epic conditions over the President’s Day weekend with rider participation coming from all over the world to showcase their skills. The event was located in new venue this year, Strawberry Reservoir, UT.... Read More...
Banana Hammocks and Caipirinhas: The Bay Area Kitesurf Crew Heads to Brazil
On kite trips, sometimes you get lucky with wind and sometimes you don’t. From June to December, 98% of the days in northeastern Brazil have 15+ knot winds, so we knew from the start that no luck was necessary for “kite-”˜till-it-hurt” riding every day of the trip.... Read More...
Close Up: Karolina Winkowska
When she was just 13 she tried kiteboarding for the first time with her dad, who attached her to a rope so she wouldn’t fly away. Now Karolina is 20 and travels the globe on the PKRA circuit, finishing the 2010 season in second place in freestyle.... Read More...
INDUSTRY PROFILE: Peter Trow
At the beginning of the sport I became completely absorbed in kiteboarding. I had the opportunity to be a team rider for Flexifoil and to work closely with the international team and designers. Everything just sort of evolved from there. ... Read More...
DESIGNER’S CORNER: Best KB Signature Board
The KB Signature Pro Model is Best Kiteboarding’s response to the requests of female riders for a board that is ideally suited to their size, shape, weight, and preferred styles of riding. ... Read More...
DESIGNER’S CORNER: 2011 Slingshot RPM
The RPM is Slingshot’s most tuneable kite for 2011 and features a three-strut design built on an Open-C kite platform. Designer Amery Bernard tells us more about the RPM, now in its third year of refinement.... Read More...
Association of Wind Sports Industries Hiring Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for developing and maintaining legal and ethical internal operations of the AWSI and communicating and building relationships with external audiences to ensure successful implementation of AWSI’s mission. ... Read More...
Lesson Fundraiser for KinsleyThomasWong of Xtreme Big Air
To keep the support coming so Kinsley can recover as quickly as possible, James is making a contribution to the KINSLEY THOMAS WONG DONATION FUND by being the instructor for Xtreme Big Air this season. Half of every lesson will go straight to Kinsley's Fund. ... Read More...
VIDEO: Kitesurfing with Sharks
Kitesurfing with lots of big sharks at Delray Beach. Yikes! ... Read More...
VIDEO: F-One Source 2-Line SUP Kite Instructional
A video about how to use the F-One Source, an innovative 2-line kite specifically made for use in light wind with stand up paddleboards.... Read More...
VIDEO: H-Wood’s Trip to Mexico
Check out this video diary of a month-long visit to Baja.... Read More...
DESIGNER’S CORNER: Wainman Hawaii Surf Series
Through team rider Bertrand Fleury, they heard that their good Maui friend Sean Ordonez was enthusiastic about cooperating with the brand. As Sean had already shaped many sick boards for Lou in the past, the ideals and philosophies of surfing and kiting they shared resulted in the birth of the partnership.... Read More...
On the Road and On the Loose with Lenten and Hadlow
With support from Red Bull, One the Loose is now shown on the air in certain parts of Europe and is bringing not just kiteboarding action, but the kiteboarding lifestyle to millions of homes.... Read More...
VIDEO: Nate Appel on his New Kiteboarding Movie Present Tense
TKB caught up with Nate Appel at the international premier of Present Tense to talk about his latest kiteboarding movie.... Read More...
VIDEO: New Hadlow Movie
Aarons latest movie, shot and cut by the ever talented William Milne of Boom Ting Productions showcases the 2011 HADLOW kite, Freestyle board and a sneak peek of the new Wakestyle board coming soon!... Read More...
VIDEO PROFILE: Danny Alvarez from F-One
Check out this video profile of Puerto Rico's Danny Alvarez. Danny is sponsored by F-One Americas, Kiteboarding PR, Kaenon Polarized, and Mystic USA.... Read More...
VIDEO: Interview with Slingshot Designer Amery Bernard
Amery Bernard, Slingshot Kiteboarding's Kite designer, sits down with The Kiteboarder Magazine during the 2011 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo.... Read More...
Kitesurfing Wave World Championship Series Announced
The second stage the finals will be run by the Kite Surf Pro (KSP), a new tour created by a group of the worlds finest wave riders.... Read More...
VIDEO: Liquid Force Max Flow Inflation System
Liquid Force's Gary Siskar explains the new Max Flow Inflation System, which is a Liquid Force Kiteboarding exclusive.... Read More...
VIDEO: 2011 Liquid Force Boots
Gary Siskar, Brand Manager for Liquid Force Kiteboarding, shows us the 2011 line of kiteboarding-specific boots from Liquid Force.... Read More...
VIDEO: 2011 Liquid Force Straps and Pads
Gary Siskar from Liquid Force Kiteboarding tells us all about the 2011 line of straps and pads from Liquid Force.... Read More...
VIDEO: 2011 Caution Spitfire
This video features footage of the 2011 Spitfire C-shaped hybrid in action.... Read More...
F-One 2011 Trax Analyze This Board Review
Once up and riding, the F-One Trax is a fast board that feels light and responsive underfoot. As you edge harder, the Trax feels like it locks in and never gave us any signs that the edge was about to slip or chatter. ... Read More...
VIDEO: Antigua and Barbuda from Zenith Ocean Voyages
This is the T3 video from Zenith Ocean Films. Come and join the expedition and get your own kite movie, all included in the package, from Zenith Ocean Voyages.... Read More...
Erin Swain: Powder Days!
As I approach the pass (now driving with my hazards on at about 25 mph), I start thinking this is insane”¦what am I thinking?? I took this sport up as a ”˜fair weather’ kiter, and this is a scary white-out”¦... Read More...
Litewave 2011 Wing Analyze This Board Review
We tested the big boy of the 2011 Litewave Wings, the 161. This is a light wind specific board and it stands out when compared to other twin tips. The board features wide tips, a reverse sidecut outline, and a very deep tip to tip single concave. There are two fins on the heel edge and two near the tips of the board close to the centerline. This board has more rocker than last year’s model and is fairly flexible.... Read More...
Hannah Whiteley Joins Wainman Hawaii
"It's awesome to start the new year being part of the Wainman Hawaii team! I have always looked up to Lou Wainman so now I feel very privileged to be riding his kit. The kites are great for freestyle! They feel so stable and smooth in the sky and the power is always there for unhooked tricks. I ride the Joke and Blunt boards which have really great pop and are very forgiving when landing hard. I'm stoked with it."... Read More...
2011 PKRA Schedule Announced
The much-anticipated 2011 PKRA World Tour Schedule is finally out. The busy calendar promises to be an exiting professional kiteboarding season visiting 5 continents, with 9 freestyle events, 6 wave events and 6 racing events. The event pages will be updated periodically with updates and new information. Make sure to the check the event status field of each event before making any plans or buying airline tickets.
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RRD 2011 Obsession Analyze This Kite Review
The 2011 RRD Obsession looks similar to last year’s model, but there are a few obvious differences. The trailing edge is now all Dacron and the graphics are actually made of fabric sewn onto the kite as opposed to being screened on, a feature that RRD claims adds more rigidity to the canopy. ... Read More...