2011 Kiteboarding Gear We Are Excited About
Everyone here at The Kiteboarder Magazine love to get out and ride and we get just as excited as you do when the new products come out.... Read More...
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Ben Wilson Launches New Brand
Today, Ben Wilson announced he is launching his own brand of kites and boards called BENWILSONSURF.... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: The Costs of Kiteboarding
Many people who may be interested in kiteboarding are turned away from the sport because of the initially large investment that it takes to get going as a kiteboarder. ... Read More...
Final Wrap Up from PKRA Tenerife
The wind averaged approximately 20-25 knots throughout the day under cloudless, sunny blue skies. ... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: Riding Toeside
Even for many seasoned riders, riding toeside seems to be an elusive skill, not because it’s hard to do, but because it’s hard to do well.... Read More...
Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website
Today, Liquid Force Kiteboarding launched their new website featuring their 2011 products.... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: Unhook!
The truth about unhooking is that it’s not nearly as difficult as most people think it is.... Read More...
World Champion Kevin Langeree Injured at PKRA Fuerteventura
Langeree was dominating the final heat, but in an attempt to execute a blind judge in gusty, unpredictable 35-40 knots winds, he landed on the chop causing him to twist his knee out of position.... Read More...
Strapless Surfing: Getting to the Outside
Strapless riding is a great way to challenge yourself and have fun on even the flattest of days. One of the biggest challenges when riding strapless can be getting out past the waves.... Read More...
GK Kiteboarding 2011 Quick Release Sneak Peak
We just got our hands on this quick video clip showing the 2011 GK kiteboarding quick release. It's been made easier to put back together, which is what a lot of riders were asking for... Read More...
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Twin Tip Tack
The Twin Tip Tack is a great way to change directions without loosing any ground downwind and is basically a low backroll transition.... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: Where Does the Kite Leash Go?
Many kites ship with multiple options for where you should connect your safety leash, but it's not always completely clear which attachment is the best for you.... Read More...
Rider Profile: Tommy Fields
Formerly a competitive wakeboarder, Tommy Fields began kiteboarding just three years ago, moving from Indiana to Islamorada in 2008 to train.... Read More...
Liquid Force 2011 Sneak Peak Video
Liquid Force Kiteboarding just released a sneak peak video of their about to be released 2011 products.... Read More...
VIDEO: Caution Lexington Reservoir Mission
After seeing the trees moving in his back yard, Blake and his buddies head to Lexington Reservoir to kite it for their first, and their last time.... Read More...
VIDEO: Launch from ReoStevens.com
To accompany the new release of my website ReoStevens.com, Launch is a movie of a few good days on a small, fun Spring time swell in Hawaii. ... Read More...
KB4C Raises over $71,000
2010 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer and SUP 4 Cancer events over the weekend raised over $71,000 for regional cancer programs! ... Read More...
RIDER PROFILE: Kris Kinn
Originally from Buffalo New York, Kris Kinn has been kiting for five years. ... Read More...
PKRA Essaouira Wrap Up
The wind began to pick up in strength fairly early this morning, making it possible for an 11:30am start.... Read More...
PODCAST: Kitty Hawk Kites Opens Waves Village
Our guest on this week’s The Kiteboarder podcast is Chris Moore, kiteboarding operations manager of Kitty Hawk Kiteboarding in Rodantee, North Carolina. ... Read More...
IKA, PKRA, KPWT, IKF, ISAF: What does it all Mean?
So far, everything going on has only directly affected a small number of competition riders, but what does this all mean for the rest of us?... Read More...
Children of the Point: The Story Behind the Manera Video
They would score the swell of the decade, but they were just visitors here. The swell gave the local crew, who grew up poor and learned to ride on donated gear, their chance to shine.... Read More...
VIDEO: This is Kiteboarding
Have a look at this beautiful footage from Scribblevision. Lots of footage from the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere.... Read More...
Take it to the Next Level: An Introduction to Kite Loops
When attempting a kite loop for the first time there are many things to consider, including kite size, kite type, board size, wind speed, and proper progression. ... Read More...
The College Kiteboarding Contingency: An Interview with Matt Sexton
In the U.S., the CKA is the only kiteboarding tour in the country and is responsible for getting hundreds of college-aged people started in kiteboarding. ... Read More...
The Kiteboarder Launches an Updated Online Version of TKB with the June 2010 Issue Available Now
With the online version of the June 2010 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine, TKB is launching a new online magazine viewing experience.... Read More...
June 2010
*TRAVEL: Cabo Verde: Children of the Point
*2010 TKB Annual Instructional Guide
*INTERVIEW: Matt Sexton... Read More...
Kiteboarding History Through Kiteboards
Gear accumulates. Some gear you get attached to and can't get rid of it.... Read More...
Off to the Rescue: Advanced Recoveries
Practice makes perfect and I cannot stress enough that you should take time to practice these techniques in controlled situations before you try to help someone in a real life. ... Read More...
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Kiteloop
The Kiteloop is not a very technically difficult move, but it takes a lot of commitment to pull off right.... Read More...