Podcast #51- Boarding Bob from Windwing
ASNews.net features Boarding Bob from Windwing this week. Bob talks about Bill Hanson’s departure and the reorganization of Windwing.
Archive for September, 2006
ASNews.net #51- Windwings Boarding Bob Wendler, September 28, 2006
Boarding Bob from Windwing call us in to update us on whats going on at Windwing. Learn about the companys reorganization and upcoming gear.
Sep 29, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Shawn Richman Sweeps Maui Speed Challenge Series
Shawn Richman is the Over-All Series Champion and won the Top Speed Award for his speed of 38.1 kts. check it out at mauispeed.com
Sep 28, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Maurituis Kitesurf Wave Competition – Competition Starts!
From Sept 23 through October 10, many of the world’s best kitesurfers are in Mauritius for a new formatted type competition where they judge each other. Elliot Leboe is there from ACL productions, filming the entire event and will soon have a DVD out which showcases the island, people and competition. List of participants includes: [...]
Sep 28, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Winter Kiting: How to prevent Hypothermia
Prevention and early recognition of hypothermia are essential. Skypilotkiteboarding.com in Canada has a good, informative article on the subject re: signs, prevention, and treatment. http://www.skypilotkiteboarding.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=227&mode=&order=0&thold=0
Sep 28, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Hurricane Tracking Resources
Rick Iossi has put together a great resource, all in once place. http://www.fksa.org/viewtopic.php?t=2435&sid=fedd66df12755844d2db3fa3b9d542c0
Sep 28, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Kite Maintenance : 10 tips
There are always questions going around on how to care for your kite. Whilst caring for your kite involves very little maintenance, following a few simple guidelines will increase the longevity of your kite. 1. Sand. The number one enemy. Before packing down your kite, be sure to wipe off all the sand from your [...]
Sep 27, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
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North’s Cesar Portas New Website
The Spanish rider has a very cool new website.. check it out! http://cesarportas.com/
Sep 26, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Maurituis Kitesurf Wave Competition Gathers the Best of the Best
A Flysurf.com exclusive, many of the top kitesurf wave riders in the world have converged on Mauritius for a competition that is running from now until October 10! Riders include: Martin Vari, Jaime Herraïz, Sky Solbach, Bertrand Fleury, Grant Baker, John Amundson, Peter Peterson, Felix Pivec, Will James, Jeff Tobias. Event: all style waveriding, back [...]
Sep 26, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Teahupo’o kited by Eloy, Sudrat and Salmon!
The mythical wave of Teahupo’o was just kited by Jérémie Eloy, Julien Sudrat and Yannick Salmon . This was all shot by the great photographer Tim Mc Kenna! Pictures are very awesome! Check out Tim Mc Kenna’s web! Source: www.flysurf.com
Sep 26, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
ASNews.net Podcast #50 Boardin Bob Wender
Boardin Bob Wendler from Windwing joins ASNews.net this week for Podcast 51. Find our more about the company’s reorganization, the new Rampage II which will be available in the next weeks and what’s on the radar screen for Windwing. Join our REAL TIME interview with Bob this Thursday and ask your questions LIVE, or post [...]
Sep 26, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Final Results PKRA Brazil
The fifth day of the final stop of the PKRA World Tour, the 2006 Superkite Brazil sponsored by the Paraiba Government & Ministry of Tourism, Havaianas and T’AI Productions was uneventful. The sun was out in full force but unfortunately, no wind, therefore no more boardercross. Riders and fans relaxed at the beach and in [...]
Sep 25, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Win a kitetrip to Brazil and more! Survey of the University Trier
The University Trier in Germany executes an independent survey about kitesurfing and tourism. The aim of it is to find out how tourism products for kitesurfers should look like and what is missing on the existing products. Beside that a second aim of it is to interrogate which brands, kitebeaches or websites are most known [...]
Sep 23, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
F.one back in the US/New Test Center La Ventana
After an almost 5-year hiatus, F.one is now back in the US. They have also opened a test center in La Ventana, in partnership with Kitemasters. For more info, see www.bayareakitesurf.com
Sep 23, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Upsets/Suprises Final Day PKRA Brazil Freestyle Comps
It was an incredible day of kitesurfing as the upsets continued during day three of the final stop of the PKRA World Tour, the 2006 Superkite Brazil sponsored by the Paraiba Government & Ministry of Tourism, Havaianas and T’AI Productions. RESULTS: Men’s Freestyle Final Results: 1) Rui Meira (Naish, Portugal) 2) Cesar Portas (North, Spain) [...]
Sep 23, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Kiters attempt to ascent Mt. Blanc with a kite
Two frenchman, Laurent Benanmon and Goulgy (pascal Boulgakow) are trying to find the path to Ascent Mont Blanc with kite. Get the rest of the story at http://www.flysurf.com/frontblocks/news/news.asp?gauche=news&reperage=Ride%20in%20the%20land%20of%20the%20Mont%20Blanc,%20part%20one!#Ride%20in%20the%20land%20of%20the%20Mont%20Blanc,%20part%20one! Translated from french, a bit hard to follow but you will get the idea!
Sep 23, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
ASNews.net #50 – Kiteboarder Corky Cullen, September 21, 2006
Corky Cullen, from Liquid Force Kiteboarding, calls in to fill us in on the upcoming gear from LF. Corky and Ryan talk about new gear, testing, and the future of the sport in the waves.
Sep 22, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
The Kiteboarder FREE Electronic Magazine Now Available!
Please feel free to post your comments! Your feedback is what drives this magazine. Often imitated and NEVER duplicated! The Kiteboarder Staff is 100% Kiteboarder owned and operated and independent. Thank you for all of your nice emails. Your continued support has helped us become the most widely read kiteboard magazine in the world! Please [...]
Sep 21, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
PKRA Brazil – Day 1
The competition is one for the final stop of the PKRA tour for 2006 as riders pull out the stops for the last event of the tour. Day one of the 2006 Superkite Brazil sponsored by the Paraiba Government & Ministry of Tourism, Havaianas and T’AI Productions, was a roller coaster ride. The sun held [...]
Sep 21, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Slingshot Dri-Lube Saves Wear and Tear on Gear
Spray it on your chicken loop, kite, and more for less wear and tear and prolonged life. Slingshot Dri Lube is the latest advance in hi-tech PTFE dry lubricant technology. Bonds tenaciously to almost any surface. Reduces wear and lasts up to 10 times longer than Teflon additives, oil or wax based lubricants. Supplies clean, [...]
Sep 21, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Bahamas Kite Race of for 06- with a New Twist
The 2006 Bahamas Kite Race, held last year in December, has been postponed several months to reorganize the format. The 2006 Bahamas Kite Race, held last year in December, has been postponed several months to reorganize the format. Over the next few months, X-Rated Kiteboarding will host numerous events including long down wind races, Boarder-X’s and more. During any [...]
Sep 21, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Bahamas Kite Race of for 06- with a New Twist
The 2006 Bahamas Kite Race, held last year in December, has been postponed several months to reorganize the format. The 2006 Bahamas Kite Race, held last year in December, has been postponed several months to reorganize the format. Over the next few months, X-Rated Kiteboarding will host numerous events including long down wind races, Boarder-X’s [...]
Sep 21, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
ASnews.net Pod#50: Why boards under 5ft2in don’t work in the surf and more from LF
Image: Corky testing boards in San Juan, Puerto Rico After a short break for summer, ASnews.net is back on air with its new live format which allows you to ask your questions REAL TIME to our interviewees. This week our special guest is Corky Cullen from Liquid Force. As Marketing and Sales Manager, Corky is [...]
Sep 20, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Kiting in Zanzibar
Mark Barnes from the NW recently celebrated his honeymoon in Africa and managed to squeeze a little kiting in where the wind averaged 24mph. He shares his amazing images with us at www.nwkite.com. Yes, the photos are real and untouched — the sand is really that white and the water is really that clear and [...]
Sep 20, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Win a Trip to Brazil
The University Trier in Germany is conducting an independent survey about kitesurfing and tourism. It’s a little more geared obviously to the European kiter but is worth a few minutes for all to complete!The aim of it is to find out how tourism products for kitesurfers should look like and what is missing on the [...]
Sep 20, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
Win a New 07 Naish Shockwave
Naish kiteboarding is hold a contest for a free new 07 Shockwave. You just have to participate in their short survey. Drawing will be held at random Oct 15, 2006. http://www.naish-email.com/shockwave2007Index.html
Sep 20, 2006 | 0 comments | View Post
