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2012 Liquid Force Envy Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Liquid Force Envy kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

TKB Review: Mystic Voltage 5/4 Wetsuit

We received a 2012 Mystic Voltage 5/4 wetsuit just in time for the start of an early spring season here on the Central Coast. The Voltage is a high-end semi-cold to cold water back-zip wetsuit from Mystic.... Read More...

2012 HQ Matrixx Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 HQ Matrixx kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

2012 Genetrix Origin V2 Kiteboarding Kite Review

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 Genetrix Origin V2 kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.... Read More...

VIDEO: Slingshot at NitroCity Part 2

Matthew Sexton and Alex Fox sit down to reminisce about their trip to Panama. They discuss some of the goals of the trip, the NitroCity experience, and the new 2012 RPM. Check out their experience and the action.... Read More...

VIDEO: Slingshot at Nitro City

The Slingshot team went down to panama to test some product out at Travis Pastrana's new actions sports resort, NitroCity. NitroCity boasts world class accommodations, five star kiteboarding, a system 2.0, a skatepark, and a full size motocross track all on site. Its the Place to Play. nitrocitypanama.com/... Read More...

The Kids Are Alright: The Kiteboarding Youth of Brazil

When your plane drops in for landing at the Fortaleza International airport, you will quickly realize just how beautiful the northeastern state of Ceara, Brazil, really is. Its endless white sand beaches bordered by beautiful blue water and the sprawling untouched sand dunes make it a kiter’s paradise. ... Read More...

The Sherman Island Kiteboarding Experience

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. ... Read More...

Best Kiteboarding Announces Lifetime Warranty

BEST guarantees that your 2012 gear will be free from material and manufacture defects for as long as it is owned by the original purchaser. To qualify for the LIFETIME WARRANTY register your new purchase online within 30 days- and both you and your gear are covered- FOREVER.... Read More...

VIDEO: Aspire with Aaron Hadlow

This collaboration between Aaron Hadlow and Andy Gordon builds on the heritage of Aaron's previous films and shows his tricks and experience in creating the film in a new and innovative light.... Read More...

VIDEO: 2012 Jupiter Kite Invasion

After 2 days of light wind riders were blessed with NE winds on Sunday. Riders from all around Florida and a few from around the world got to compete in a full round with building side onshore wind.... Read More...

KSP Announces 2012 Tour Schedule

Following a groundbreaking and highly successful inaugural season, which pushed competitive kite surfing to epic new heights, the KSP is pleased to announce its widely anticipated 2012 World Championship Kite Surfing Tour schedule.... Read More...

Erin Swain: Montones

After two great days at Shacks, I went over to Montones to kite with two new guys I met. I had a leak in my 9m, and they were waiting on their boards from a buddy who was held up at the dentist. It was perfect: I had a board, they had kites.... Read More...

2012 La Ventana Classic Wrap Up and Final Results: $23,500 Raised for the Local Community!

The 2012 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo has come to a close and the La Ventana wind machine delivered perfect conditions for the last day of the event. After a few days of light wind, there was a lot to accomplish on the last day of the event and the schedule was filled with SUP races, kiteboarding/windsurfing course racing, the Big Air/Old School competition, live auction, huge raffle, and an awards ceremony at Pizza Vela.... Read More...

The La Ventana Classic Needs Your Help!

The 2012 La Ventana Classic has been great so far this year. If you’ve been following the daily photos and updates on Facebook or thekiteboarder.com, you know what an amazing event this is, and we are only at the halfway point! The action has included an 11-mile island kite crossing, 10-mile island SUP crossing, skydiving, beach games, nightly parties, kiteboarding and SUP demos, and more! That’s the good news. Unfortunately we have a little bad news and need to ask for your help.... Read More...