The Kiteboarder Magazine

While in Hood River, Slingshot handed us two brand new 2013 Tyrant surfboards to test. Both boards share the exact same shape, but differences between how the boards ride were very noticeable.

Jibing is a fundamental skill that is necessary if you are going to ride a directional board.

Tacking on a surfboard is a great way to change quickly change directions without loosing any ground downwind.

Mauricio Abreu takes us through the 2012 line of Slingshot Kiteboarding's surfboards.

Kitesurfing on a strapless surfboard is one of the most rewarding things you can do while powered by a kite, but before you head to the waves you have to first learn how to get up on a surfboard without straps.

The Gambler features a very wide outline, double to single concave bottom with molded channels, and a single bump swallow tail. For a wide 5’10”, it’s a lightweight board.

Through team rider Bertrand Fleury, they heard that their good Maui friend Sean Ordonez was enthusiastic about cooperating with the brand. As Sean had already shaped many sick boards for Lou in the past, the ideals and philosophies of surfing and kiting they shared resulted in the birth of the partnership.

Today, BenWilsonSurf announces an exclusive partnership with surfboard innovator RESIN 8.

Chris Schey walks The Kiteboarder Magazine through the 2011 line of Slingshot Kiteboarding Surfboards.

Drew from Wainman Hawaii takes us through the 2011 Wainman Hawaii surfboard line featuring boards shaped by Sean Ordonez.

Patrick Rebstock gives us all the detail on the 2011 Underground surf kiteboards and race board.

The TKB team is on a road trip up to Hood River for the 2010 AWSI and we happened to catch a look at the 2011 Liquid Force Fish in Central California.

For 2011 Caution has streamlined its kite offerings to a single line of kites, combining all the best features from their 2010 line into a single kite.

Watch a Jimmy Lewes surfboard get run over by a car and get a look at the Jimmy Lewis factory.

The Arcane differs due to its shape, volume, concave characteristics and fin configurations. The combination of features such as its single to double concave, concave deck, and down-rail with wing swallow make it very different than our other boards.