The Kiteboarder Magazine

A benefit event to support injured athletes, veterans, and anyone else in need of custom-made crutches.

While many people have heard of the incredible summertime winds here at Sherman Island, fewer people know that the main kite launching site is far from ideal for kiteboarding. The main launch site is a relatively small grassy area within the park with a metal shade structure and parking area directly downwind of the launch.

How's the weather in your home town? Summer's over, and for many people that means the end of sunny days spent on the water. Not so out here in California.

Ian Alldredge continues dominating the Central California coast in this short video from LTD and TDZ.

Check out the latest video of Ian Alldredge killing it on the Central California coast.

Sherman Island is not just a kiteboarding spot, but is home to a very strong and passionate kiteboarding community. It has a unique history and is not a spot where all kiteboarders can ride as the launch sites are small, crowded, and full of obstacles.

With no wind anywhere nearby, I found myself starting to go a little stir crazy in the office, so I sent an email to Brendan Richards to see what the conditions in Santa Cruz had been like lately.

The TDZ crew keeps on pushing what's possible in the surf with a kite.

This video features Patrick Rebstock over the last week.

Today was the first day of the 2011 Pismo Beach KiteXpo and the conditions delivered on the Central Coast. This morning started with clear blue skies and riders were on the water by 1pm.

This video was shot over the course of two afternoons at Waddell during the fall.

Check out this sick new video of Patrick Rebstock and Reed Brady.

Liquid Force Kiteboarding is coming to a beach near you! Join the Liquid Force “Pure Fun For Everyone” Demo Tour 2010 and experience the LF 2010 equipment on your favorite beach!

If you kitesurf at any beach near Santa Cruz, California, there is something that will jump out at you immediately. An overwhelming number of people ride gear from one company: Caution Kites.