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VIDEO: Ozone Launches Its Flagship Light Wind Kite for 2013 – The Zephyr

Meet 17 meters of Light Wind Love. This is Ozone's redesigned 2013 Zephyr, now with more low-end grunt than ever.... Read More...

Two-Time North American Snowkite Tour Winner Tyler Brown joins F-One America

Bay Area Kitesurf, the distributor of F-One in America is stoked to announce the addition of Tyler Brown to its team of talented riders.... Read More...

Prizes Rolling In for Pismo Kite and SUP Expo Raffle April 11-14, 2013

Spring winds have kicked in and so have the vendors for the upcoming Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo April 11-14, 2013! Participating vendors so far include: Airush, Best, Liquid Force, Litewave Designs, RRD, Axis Kiteboarding, Mystic, DaKine, ASV Performance/Keyan Kiteboarding and North. ... Read More...

SENSI Bikinis Debuts Second Collection of Kite and Surf Swimwear

The brand, who’s mission is to provide flirty, fun, and yet entirely wearable and supportive swimwear for kiters, surfers, and all-around waterwomen, launched in January of 2012 to much fanfare within the kiting community and hopes to broaden their reach this coming year.... Read More...

Interview with Robert Graham, F-One’s New Kite Designer

Robert Graham talks about his history as a sail, paraglider, and kite designer and talks about the design process.... Read More...

Father and Sons Plan Kiteboarding Event to Raise Money for Orphanage

A Lakeland father and his three sons will be kite boarding 50 miles from Miami to the Florida Keys in March. Not just any ride, their mission is to raise $50,000 to build a self-sustaining home in Tanzania, Africa for 12 orphaned children.... Read More...

Lou Wainman’s 21 Tips for Aspiring Pro Kiteboarders

Someone asked me what advice I'd give an aspiring pro rider, so I came up with a list.... Read More...

Get Ready for Annual Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo April 11-14, 2013

ï»¿Mark your calendars! This year's event will be April 11 - 14, 2013. ... Read More...

Tips from a 6th Grader: The Family that Kites Together Has More Fun Together!

I am a sixth grade kiteboarder and I would like to share my kiteboarding experiences with you. My name is Emmet Sproul and I have been kiteboarding since I was nine years old. I am currently 12 and I kite on the snow and the water. I have learned a lot about kiteboarding in three years and would like to share my thoughts with the kids and families out there who are considering learning how to kite.... Read More...

F-One Announces the New Trust Kite

For 2013 F-ONE presents the Bandit’s little brother. The F-One TRUST is built and designed 100% for FREERIDE. The goal was to offer riders of all levels a kite with an intuitive feel, optimum relaunch, great stability and complete power control.... Read More...

Bryan Lake Crowned Lord of The Wind 2013

Los Barriles, Baja Mexico, was once again the host for the annual Lord of the Wind Showdown and conditions did not disappoint. Now in it's 3rd year, this year's event was held from January 10-15, 2013 with wind averaging 22-28 knots daily.... Read More...

Airush Launches New Online Store

Airush is proud to announce the launch of its online store for North American customers only.... Read More...

Jesse Richman Crowned Red Bull King of the Air

It was eventually American Jesse Richman who managed to edge out Sam Light and Nick Jacobsen to emerge victorious in front of 5,000 spectators. ... Read More...

Cabrinha Releases the Velocity Collection Race Kite and Board

Cabrinha has announced the release of the Velocity collection consisting of the new Velocity VMG race kite and a new race board. ... Read More...

Ruben Lenten Signs with Best Kiteboarding

Best has been signing a lot of big names to their team lately and today announced the addition of wild man mega loop king Ruben Lenten.... Read More...

Snowkite Jam Alaska Slated for March 28-31, 2013

This will be the first full service snowkite freeride event that provides its athletes with the most comfortable snowkiting experience in what many believe is best location in the world for snowkiting, Alaska! ... Read More...

PKRA 2013 Schedule: 13 Stops, 3 Disciplines

The 2013 PKRA season will be one of the most exciting in recent years. With over thirteen stops and three disciplines being represented; freestyle, wave and slalom there will be no shortage of action on this year's tour. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Drifting North Shore

With strong ties to the island of Oahu Pete Cabrinha, Twig Baker, Keahi de Aboitiz, and Reo Stevens kick it up a notch with some great riding at the birth place of surfing.... Read More...

Inside the Cabrinha Board Factory

Cabrinha's Twin Tip Product Manager Dave Kay (DK) gives us a peek inside the Cabrinha board factory and tells us what is so special about the Palownia wood cores.... Read More...

2013 Freeride Kiteboarding Gear Test: Meet the Testers

For the 2013 Freeride Gear Test TKB trucked 28 kite models and 12 board models to La Ventana, Mexico, one of the best locations for reliable wind in North America during the winter months.... Read More...

Tahoe Snowkite Event for All Levels, January 25-27, 2013

Want to learn to snowkite in Tahoe? Come join the Sierra Snowkite crew for an action packed weekend of snowkiting, lessons, clinics, free gear demos, shredding at Sugar Bowl and more....... Read More...

IKA Announces Kiteboarding Class Changes

The IKA class meeting held last weekend in Rome has resulted in some important decisions for the 2013 season.... Read More...

Slingshot Modelo Pre-Funk Burning Bush Party: Jan 19, Joe’s Garage

Heading to Burning Bush? Come join the fun at the Slingshot Modelo Pre-Funk party at Joe's Garage before!... Read More...

La Ventana Kite and SUP Demo Week: Update Thursday Jan 17, 2013

A few changes to where companies will be demoing for the rest of this week. Demos times dates are subject to change according to weather.... Read More...

VIDEO: Slingshot Releases the 2013 RPM

The 2013 RPM Crossover kite is a powerful combination of aggressive freestyle characteristics and progressive crossover performance.... Read More...

Johnny Heineken named 2012 US SAILING Yachtsman of the Year

Johnny Heineken has been named the 2012 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year for his dominating performances in competitive kiteboarding, including the Kiteboarding Course Racing World Championship in Cagliari, Italy, where he topped 148 competitors to claim the world title for a second consecutive year.... Read More...