• South of the Border in San Quintin

    Head 20 minutes south from San Diego on I-5 and you will find yourself in a wildly different place. As soon as you cross under the large green, white, and red sign that reads “MEXICO,” make sure you line up in one of the “Nothing to Declare” lanes and hope for a green light.

  • VIDEO: How a Kite is Made

    Check out this video from the Ozone Factory in Vietnam and watch how a kiteboarding kite is made.

  • Third Annual BEST Superfly Open Results

    Here are the results for the Third Annual Best Superfly Open, held March 11-14 at Powder Mountain, Utah. Stay Tuned, we will be following up shortly with more photos and an event report from roving reporter Alexis Rovira.

  • TKB Wants Your Opinion! Fill Out Our Survey and Enter to Win!

    The Kiteboarder Magazine is trying to find out more about what you want. Tell us how we can improve the magazine and you could win a pair of Litewave Designs Lace-Up Pads and Straps!

  • Strapless, Advanced Surf and Racing Clinics at Pismo Kite/SUP Expo: RSVP for Wilson Clinic!

    The forecast looks great for this weekend! On top of 22 companies exhibiting and offering demos of their 2010 gear and accessories, we have some excellent clinics to help you step up your game in racing, strapless riding and surf.

YARDSALE! Kiteboarding Crash Photo Gallery

YARDSALE! Kiteboarding Crash Photo Gallery

Have you got a Yardsale photo? Send it to paul@thekiteboarder.com
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VIDEO: The Dirty South: A Ben Wilson Movie

VIDEO: The Dirty South: A Ben Wilson Movie

Here is the trailer for the sick new movie from Ben Wilson, The Dirty South.
Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The Bloggina Monolouges From Matt Sexton

The Bloggina Monolouges From Matt Sexton

What up pawty people this is Matt Sexton checkin in after a looong winter in Florida. This is my first post in my new slingy
Mar 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
EVENT REPORT: Regatta Copa Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, FINAL RESULTS

EVENT REPORT: Regatta Copa Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, FINAL RESULTS

The 2010 North American Kiteboarding Course Racing Championships are finished, and it was Adam Koch and Steph Bridge who came out on top.
Mar 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
  • Kiteboarding News

  • Liquid Force "Pure Fun For Everyone" Tour

    Liquid Force “Pure Fun For Everyone” Tour

    Liquid Force Kiteboarding is coming to a beach near you! Join the Liquid Force “Pure Fun For Everyone” Demo Tour 2010 and experience the LF 2010 equipment on your favorite beach!

    Mar 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Freak Winds at PKRA Hua Hin

    Freak Winds at PKRA Hua Hin

    Today was the first day in Hua Hin with unpredictable winds. PKRA Race director Olaf Van Tol decided to postpone the race and freestyle double elimination competitions today in anticipation that the wind would change in direction and pick up

    Mar 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Other Recent Articles

  • Pismo Beach KiteXpo Exhbitor Layout, Winemaker Dinner and Updates as of 3/15

    Pismo Beach KiteXpo Exhbitor Layout, Winemaker Dinner and Updates as of 3/15

    The forecast is looking great for the 8th Annual Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo March 19-21, 2010.
    For the exhibitor layout, click on PBExpo_Exhibitor_Layout_vendor2010_public
    UPDATES AS OF 3/15/2010:
    Thanks to our Bronze Level Sponsors:

    Keep yourself fueled with Monster Energy. Thanks to Monster for helping to support the collegiate kiteboarding club BBQ/Bonfire!

    Be sure to check [...]

    Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • PKRA: A happy ending for the Asian Qualifier

    PKRA: A happy ending for the Asian Qualifier

    The PKRA World Cup 2010 has kicked off in Hua Hin, Thailand, the most amazing place if you desire consistent winds averaging 20 knots, beautiful blue sunny skies, and temperatures averaging 34 degrees Celsius.

    Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • LIQUID FORCE INTRODUCES NEW INTERNATIONAL TEAM RIDER BRANDON SCHEID

    LIQUID FORCE INTRODUCES NEW INTERNATIONAL TEAM RIDER BRANDON SCHEID

    Cape Hatteras, North Carolina based kiteboarder Brandon Scheid is the latest addition to Liquid Force’s esteemed international team of kiteboarders.

    Mar 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • VIDEO: The EPIC movie

    VIDEO: The EPIC movie

    Dimitri Maramenides working on his new kite company

    Mar 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Win a Naish 2010 Charger Kite!

    Win a Naish 2010 Charger Kite!

    It is time for another Naish give-away. Everyone is raving about the 2010 Charger kite and it could be yours for free. Entering the give-away is quick and easy.

    Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • VIDEO: Watch Pro Surfer Danny Wills Learn to Kiteboard in Two Hours

    VIDEO: Watch Pro Surfer Danny Wills Learn to Kiteboard in Two Hours

    During our last trip Ian Alldredge and Ben Wilson took Danny Wills for his first kite lesson, he was up & going in 2hours. It was a fun time & he was frothing, it’s pretty cool how quickly it is to pick up when you come from a surfing background.

    Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Photos: Snowkite Soldier Event

    Photos: Snowkite Soldier Event

    The Snowkite Soldier event in Fairfield, Idaho provides access to some of the best snowkiting in North America. Despite having no wind on Friday and Saturday, Spirits where high and the Slider Project L.L.C. setup sliders for everyone to session.

    Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Free 3-Day Maui Women's Riding Clinic with Kristin Boese!

    Free 3-Day Maui Women’s Riding Clinic with Kristin Boese!

    Event: KB4girls Maui 2010
    Place: Action Beach, Kahului Maui/HI
    Date: April 9th to 10th, 2010
    Available slots: 20 (sorry, the spot is not the easiest one and we can not accomodate more than 20 girls in this event)
    Registration fee: 30 US$ (that will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation Europe)
    This KB4girls camp event is going to be THE [...]

    Mar 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Monster Energy Sponsors Collegiate Kiteboarding Club BBQ at Pismo Expo

    Monster Energy Sponsors Collegiate Kiteboarding Club BBQ at Pismo Expo

    Thanks to Monster Energy for stepping it up even further for the Pismo Beach Kite and SUP Expo March 19-21. Besides being the drink sponsor for the event providing tons of Monster Energy to keep you going, Monster is also helping out the Central Coast Kiteboarding Collegiate Kiteboarding Club, San Luis Obispo, CA, by sponsoring [...]

    Mar 09, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

  • Liquid Force Launches Pure Fun Tour

    Liquid Force Launches Pure Fun Tour

    Liquid Force Kiteboarding is coming to a beach near you! Join the Liquid Force “Pure Fun For Everyone” Demo Tour 2010 and experience the LF 2010 equipment on your favourite beach! Now is the chance to test the 2010 Envy, Havoc, HiFi and boards.
    Check out the dates & they’ll meet ya there!
    C Street – Ventura, [...]

    Mar 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Liquid Force Jumps On-board With Johnny Greaves Motorsports for TORC 2010 Season

    Liquid Force Jumps On-board With Johnny Greaves Motorsports for TORC 2010 Season

    Off-Road Champion Johnny Greaves is proud to announce that Liquid Force, maker of premium wakeboards and apparel, is joining the Monster Energy Forest County Potawatomi Toyota Race Team

    Mar 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Three Sessions, Three Days from Brandon Scheid

    Three Sessions, Three Days from Brandon Scheid

    The past three days have been all time here in Park City, UT. The wind has been blowing and the weather has been beautiful.

    Mar 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • EVENT REPORT: Regatta Copa Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, March 4, 2010

    EVENT REPORT: Regatta Copa Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, March 4, 2010

    The 2010 North American Championships are going on right now in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and The Kiteboarder Magazine is here on site on the beautiful Banderas Bay.

    Mar 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Corpus Christi to Host 2010 World Course Racing Championship: Registration Now Open!

    Corpus Christi to Host 2010 World Course Racing Championship: Registration Now Open!

    It’s on! The 2010 World Course Racing Championship will take place in Corpus Christi, TX, from April 21-25. Many of the top racers in the world are coming to compete for the world champion title and $20K purse, possibly the largest single purse for an individual kiteboarding event in the world yet! Taking place within [...]

    Mar 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post