VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: The Raley
The Raley is one of the easiest unhooked moves to do in kiteboarding and is a building block for many more advanced moves. ... Read More...
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VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Back Roll to Revert
The Kiteboarder Magazine takes you through the Back Roll to Revert, a move that can easily add a bit of flair to your switch stance riding.... Read More...
The PUCKER Factor: How to Handle the Most Common Kitemares
“What do I do now?” As a kiter, you need to be mentally prepared for how you will react in different situations before they actually happen. Always be ready to activate your safety system and practice doing it so that you will know what to expect when you have to pull the trigger. ... Read More...
WORKBENCH: The Ultimate Kite Pump
No more kinked nozzle hoses. No more running back to your car for extra tools or repair materials. And best of all, no more bending over to pump up your kite! ... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE: Slim Chance
Why is this move called the Slim Chance? Because that’s your chance of pulling it off slim! Master this one and you will be the envy of all others.... Read More...
TKB STAND UP PADDLING INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE
Since this is a magazine about kiteboarding, you may be asking yourself, “WHAT IS A STAND UP PADLEBOARDING INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE DOING HERE?” Over the past year, it has become very obvious to us that a great majority of our readers either already have their own stand up paddling equipment, have given it a try, or are interested in getting into this rapidly growing sport.... Read More...
UNSTRAPPED TOESIDE JIBE MADE EASY
Many kiteboarders have discovered how much fun riding a surfboard-style directional board can be, but many of those who haven’t are intimidated by having to learn how to jibe. Fear not! It’s really not as hard as you might think it is.... Read More...
SLIM CHANCE Instructional Sequence
Why is this move called the Slim Chance? Because that’s your chance of pulling it off slim! The Slim Chance (also known as a Front Mobe) is an inverted front roll with a backside 360. Master this one and you will be the envy of all others.... Read More...
SIMPLE SPINS: Add Some Variety to Jumps
Rotations are easy and they will add a lot of variety to your jumps, as you can spin frontside or backside for either one or multiple rotations. The key to rotations is all in your head, and we don’t mean your brain.... Read More...
JONESING TO JUMP: Basic Kiteboarding Jumps
Let’s face it a lot of people want to get into kiteboarding so they can jump. You should learn how to stay upwind and do transitions before you start trying to jump, but we know that the reality is that you want to learn how to jump as soon as you are able to go 10 feet on a kiteboard.... Read More...
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: How to Get out of the 13 Most Common Kitemares
Getting into trouble is a part of kiteboarding. Every kiteboarder has either had or will have an OH SH!T moment and how you handle the situation will determine whether you pick yourself back up and continue your session, or find yourself in the back of an ambulance. We have compiled a list of the most common kitemares and how you should react when caught in that situation.... Read More...
TOP 10 QUESTIONS About Kiting in the Surf
For kiteboarders who have already been surfing for years before they picked up a kite, the progression into the surf is a natural and relatively easy one. However, not every new kiteboarder is an experienced waterman. For some riders, kiteboarding is their first ocean sport. The surf can be an intimidating place for those who do not have any experience there, but the fun that can be had is well worth the effort.... Read More...
TKB Beginner to Advanced Kiteboarding Instructional Guide
Rather than bore you with the same regurgitated newbie beginner information, we enlisted the help of many of the top instructional coaches in the country to share their expertise with you and also added some new sections to ensure The Kiteboarder Instructional Guide is both up-to-date and useful to every level of kiteboarder.... Read More...
Launch and Land By Yourself
While it’s always best to launch and land your kite with the help of a fellow kiteboarder, there are many times when you need help with nobody around to assist you.... Read More...
The Exception: Kitesurfing with a Leash
In Santa Cruz, California, some of the best reef breaks are not kite-friendly with variable wind shadows and waves smashing directly onto rock cliffs, often with no beach in sight. In these spots, separation from your board is not an option.... Read More...
The Off the Hook Off the Lip
An off the lip turn is basically just a heelside carve timed to happen on the face of a wave. This is the simplest way to begin having fun in swell. Practice this turn in small waves before moving up to the big ones as mistakes will hurt a lot less.... Read More...
Ollie to Blind — Video
Zach takes us through the steps of learning Ollie to Blind:
Kiteboarding Ollie to Blind from SouthCoast Kiteboarding on Vimeo.... Read More...