ASNews.net Videocast – Ruben Lenten HUGE Kiteloop, October 31, 2006
Watch kiteboarder Ruben Lenten throw one of the biggest kiteloops ever seen.
Watch kiteboarder Ruben Lenten throw one of the biggest kiteloops ever seen.
Here is a new toy that might help you with your pump stroke and offers cardiovascular training on those windless days… To get more details on the Pumpabike videos, Click Here
Windwing has just released the Muliti Inflation System (MIS), which comes with every new RampageII and is made to fit all future or past kites made with multiple strut inflation nozzles on the LE. For more information and instructions on the MIS and see other great features of a Windwing kite, go to Rampage II [...]
24 girls shared a once-in-a-lifetime adventure during a one week trip to Fiji hosted by pro rider Cindy Mosey. For the full story and more images, click here
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THIS WEEK: The snow is already dumping in Colorado with snowkiters getting in their first winter sessions and the resorts opening up two weeks ahead of schedule. Colorado local and snowkite pioneer Paul Macaj, aka Motz, joins ASnew.net this week to give us a sneak peak into his new snowkite DVD 20/10, filmed in Colorado, [...]
Thursday night’s live webcast included Roy Newman talks about his son Kyle who is a missing kiteboarder. Our featured guest, Paul Menta, PASA’s master instructor speaks candidly about the differences between the instructional organizations. For all your bow kite freaks, Paul gives you his personal tips on how to self launch a bow kite. Be [...]
In the company of Garrett McNamara, Kealli Mamala and other big name, big wave surfers, Vari was caught on film kitesurfing at Teahupo’o…. check out the photo sequences.. the video shows a good wipeout but has no kitesurfing…. http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp.cfm?id=5476&ad=1
Paul Menta updates us on the latest kiteboarding instructional methods.
This issue includes instructional on waves and a look at the rise of BoarderX.
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Here’s a great link for a map that puts all the buoy data right on the map i.e. no more clicking on each buoy! Maps include the US, Caribbean and some int’l: http://www.pdfamily.com/weather/buoy.php
Still on a high from taking first at the PKRA in Brazil, Rui has just launched his new website. Check it at http://www.kitedays.com/index.htm
Looks like there was some type of demo over in Holland…. check out the images of kites, bars, and boards from Robby over at hanglos.nl. Source: flysurf.com
This is a great prize worth in excess of £750 – The winner will be selected at random on the 20th November 2006 and will receive their prize by the end of November. All you have to do is play for a chance to win! http://www.extreme-gamesonline.com/
Many of you pass through Hood River and the Oregon Coast and probably have great photos! Check out the nwkite.com Best Photo Contest at http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-2886.html&sid=d28a6b379aa9f891823af533e291cb0c. You don’t have to be a local to participate and you could win some great Slingshot gear and prizes! This year, they are adding a video and best wipeout / [...]
The Nov/Dec06 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine is now available and will be hitting your mailboxes and kite shops/schools in the US and Canada starting this week……. Brian Schenk gives you preview of what’s in store in the US for the upcoming snowkite season Find out what the buzz is about in West Oz as [...]
Beverly and Roy Newman are looking for their 16 year old son ,Kyle Newman, a runaway from home. Kyle was last seen in Miami, FL on October 18, 2006. He has a US passport, a Connecticut drivers license and a visa for Brazil.He was last seen in the Miami area and made all his plans [...]
The Kiteboarder has had the pleasure of meeting Foka, the owner of Ikarus Kiteboarding in Cozumel. He has pioneered several spots in the Yucatan. If you’re looking for warm weather, flat water kiting, check out the video posted by Phil at nwkite.com and Foka’s website! http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5393671875645294138 VIDEO http://www.kiteboardmexico.com/web/english/home.htm IKARUS
There is a nice, fairly thorough trip report by Pete Cabrinha on ikiteboarding.com. Check it out for some great images of Pete, Susi and Dre. Good resources for hotels, schools, eats, and internet!
Maui Magic introduces a new collection especially made for girls: Hana. The Hana collection is very complete and provides good looking, highly technical, high quality products including gloves, boots, suits, lycras, cover ups, harnesses, luggage…Available in December/January 07, see http://www.mauimagic.com/ for a distributor/shop near you. For North and South America, see www.mauimagicusa.com
Carlo from Ikiteboarding has provided some very unbiased, reviews in the past. His latest review is on the Slingshot Link. Below is his conclusion. See ikiteboarding.com for the full report! Conclusion Excerpt from http://www.ikiteboarding.com/kiteboarding/articles/slingshot-link-review.aspx The Slingshot Link broke a lot of limitations that we have come accustomed to with bow kites. It’s got C shape [...]
Check out the new The Kiteboarder Magazine 2007 Calendar. Enjoy 13 months of sick kiteboarding shots from around the world. Preview the calendar here.
Check your mailboxes and your local shop/school for the latest issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine! The Nov/Dec06 issue starts shipping this week and will be available starting the week of October 30th! www.thekiteboarder.com
Offshore Odysseys is seeking a professional, flexible, and adventurous chef to join “The BEST Odyssey”, a world kiteboarding/ sailing/ surfing/ spearfishing expedition on a 60′ luxury catamaran. We seek an applicant: Who is flexible, resourceful, and creative with their cooking- able to provide High Quality meals for up to 10 persons efficiently . . .often [...]