Ro-Sham Throwdown Day 4: Women’s Finals and Men’s Qualifiers.
As the wind filled in through the Columbia River Gorge early yesterday afternoon, the Women’s Finals of the 2012 Ro Sham Throwdown resumed.... Read More...
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Slingshot Announces the 2013 Rally
This 4-line crossover kite has been completely re-engineered and features new Connect Forward attachment points, Reflex Wingtip technology, and a new bridle configuration all bundled into a surf tough construction with a reinforced trailing edge.... Read More...
Big Winds for the 2012 Ro-Sham
Day three of the world’s first slopestyle kiteboarding contest received excellent conditions, perfect for women’s finals and the first round of men’s qualifiers.... Read More...
Ro-Sham Throwdown Kicks Off with Women’s Qualifiers
Amidst strong, steady winds on Tuesday in the Columbia River Gorge, the 2012 Ro Sham Throwdown kiteboarding competition commenced with two rounds of Women’s Qualifiers.... Read More...
Ro-Sham Starts Today with Kiteboarding’s First Ever Slopestyle Event
Thirty”five men and eight women from Antigua, Australia, England, Scotland, the U.S., and Uruguay will battle it out throughout the week at the first”ever slopestyle kiteboarding competition.... Read More...
PKRA Germany: Lake, Roose Take Racing at Beetle Kitesurf World Cup
The final day of the Beetle Kitesurf World Cup carried out with suspenseful racing action and more podium finishes for the top riders in the world. ... Read More...
A Little Bit of Everything at 6th Annual Kiteboarding 4 Cancer 2012
The forecast for the 6th Annual Kiteboarding 4 Cancer event called for strong wind and thunderstorms and the day delivered as promised, and then some!... Read More...
Watch the 2012 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Live Stream
Kiteboarding 4 Cancer is streaming all the action from the 2012 event in Hood River this weekend, July 14-15. ... Read More...
VIDEO: Reno Romeu in Rio, Part 2
Professional kiteboarder Reno Romeu riding at Praia Grande and Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.... Read More...
Learning to Ride a Race Board: Like Learning to Kiteboard All Over Again
It's been awhile since I last wrote about my experiences of learning to ride a race board and I feel like I've come a long way since I first tried to ride this thing.... Read More...
VIDEO: Alex Pastor and Bruna Kajiya
Currently holding the top positions on the PKRA Tour, Alex Pastor and Bruna Kajiya talk a bit about what competing means to them.... Read More...
VIDEO: Damien LeRoy’s GoPro Life
Damien LeRoy gives us all a look at his last few months of adventures, all filmed with a GoPro. ... Read More...
The Kiteboarder Volume 9, Number 2 Now Available (Summer 2012)
The Kiteboarder Magazine is proud to announce the release of Volume 9, Number 2, the Summer 2012 print issue of TKB.... Read More...
PKRA Turkey Wrap Up: Heineken, Bridge, and Langeree Finish On Top
The last day of the Burn Kiteboard World Tour played out exactly as a final day should. The culmination of the entire event erupted in anticipation and excitement, as racers and freestyle competitors arrived at Burc Beach one last time, ready to give it their all. ... Read More...
2012 F-One Volt 2 Kiteboarding Kite Review
The Volt is F-One's all-around freeride kite and is available for a lower retail price than the F-One Bandit 5. ... Read More...
On the Loose – This is Kiteboarding Teaser with Hadlow and Len10
Ruben Lenten and Aaron Hadlow know how to have a good time, but when it comes down to business their attitude is "play hard, work harder." Watch as Ruben and Aaron come in contact with amazing people, create incredible footage, and live out a truly unique and inspiring lifestyle. ... Read More...
VIDEO: Mario Rodwald Profiled
Rider Profile of Mario Rodwald, filmed during the 2012 PKRA event in Adicora, Venezuela.... Read More...
VIDEO: Adam Koch Profile
Rider profile of kiteboarding course racer Adam Koch. Filmed during the 2012 PKRA Gold Games in France.... Read More...
PKRA Venezuela Final Wrap Up: Adicora Delivers Epic Conditions for Final 2 Days
The final day of the Copa Mundial de Kitesurf Adicora turned out to be a relaxed and calm day for many, as the competition turned up one last time for some racing action and the final awards ceremony. With freestyle double eliminations completed, riders arrived ready to carry out a few more races before ending the competition for good.... Read More...
TKB Review: Underwave Imperial Vacuum Harness
Using an air-tight pouch within the shell, the Imperial harness molds to your back when you pump the air out of it, creating a truly customized fit.... Read More...
2012 Kiteboarding Gear Buyer’s Guide
126 pages of knowledge on 2012 kiteboarding gear.... Read More...
TKB Review: GoPro Wi-Fi Bacpac Combo Kit
Enables full remote control of up to 50 cameras at a time, live preview, playback on smart phones and tablets, and more. ... Read More...
KSP Cascais, Portugal, Wraps Up with Another Day of LIght WInd
Today saw the culmination of the EDP Kite Surf Pro Cascais World Championship tour event in which thirty-six of the world’s top kite surfers from seventeen nations came together at Guincho Beach in Cascais, Portugal, the first-ever European tour stop for the KSP.... Read More...
2012 REAL Triple-S Results
Bringing the seventh annual Triple-S Invitational to a close, Friday night’s award ceremony concluded the prestigious week-long Surf, Slick, and Slider competition.... Read More...
Wind Delivers for Festival De Viento
Starting Friday, May 18, competitors from Jalsico, Colima, Sinaloa, Baja, Merida, Cozumel and Cancun got warmed up at the spot, enjoying the warm water, conditions and hospitality of the event location, sponsors, and organizers.... Read More...
VIDEO: Cape Verde
Kirsty Jones organized a trip to explore the Cape Verde Islands with current world champion Airton Cozzolino. She spent time living in an ethnic tent, a five star yacht, and a surf hostel in areas of Cape Verde far from the beaten track. What followed was a two-week lifestyle surf trip with some stunning scenery.... Read More...
TKB Surf Instructional Guide: Learn to Kitesurf in the Waves
If you've been eager to try kiteboarding in the waves, this guide is full of information specifically for you.... Read More...
TKB Beginner Instructional Guide: The Perfect Companion to Your Kiteboarding Lesson
Full of helpful information tailored specifically for the beginning kiteboarder, the TKB Beginner Instructional Guide is the perfect compliment to your first kiteboarding lessons. ... Read More...
PKRA France: Gold Games Wrap Up After Another Day of Light Wind
Keeping confident with an optimistic mindset and the slight chance of early wind, competitors arrived at 8am to be briefed on the plan for the day. This plan turned out to be quite similar to the days prior wait for the wind to increase. ... Read More...
VIDEO: How to Kiteboard Upwind
After learning how to get up on a board, learning to ride upwind is the next major milestone in your kiteboarding career. ... Read More...