Archive for September, 2007
2008 Blade Kites: Convenience of One Pump, Simplicity of Multi-Inflation
Blade Kites launched in 2007 and because of solid design and the help of pro rider Will James, has now become a well known brand wordwide. 2008 is right around the corner and the BLADE design team has put a lot of effort into developing the most updated and improved gear, concentrating once again on having the best kites [...]
Louis Peralta Handlepass, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x?
Check out the video here of another rising Dominican star, Louis Peralta, as he trains to attempt his 4x handlepass….
New Best Girls
Best Kiteboarding: To go with the hottest kites in the industry we have updated the Best Girls webpage with all new girls and a brand new voting system. You can now place your votes on every Best Girl and even upload your own images. If you think your girlfriend is hot enough add her to [...]
Cabrinha Releases the Switchblade 3
Switchblade 3 – the third generation of our legendary wakestyle kite. Download the comlete PDF file here.
Day 4 – PKRA – KiteXtreme Brazil World Cup 2007
Day 4 – PKRA – KiteXtreme Brazil World Cup 2007 The fourth day of intense kiteboarding competition at the KiteXtreme Brazil 2007 happening in Luís Correia, Piauí in the northeastern coast of Brazil gave both the spectators and everyone at the site an awesome event. Strong 25-knot winds provided some beating to the competitors, creating [...]
Day 3 – PKRA – KiteXtreme Brazil World Cup 2007
Day 3 – PKRA – KiteXtreme Brazil World Cup 2007 Greeting the third day of the KiteXtreme Brazil 2007 kiteboarding competition is yet another warm, sunny weather condition with occasional cloud cover but today, the wind blew much stronger providing the much needed fuel for some spectacular kiteboarding action. The air temperature was at a [...]
The Kiteboarder Magazine is on Facebook
The Kiteboarder Magazine is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and information. You can now check out our growing community on Facebook by clicking here.
New Kite-Speed World Record Set During Luderitz Speed Challenge
On Saturday September 14th, Alex Caizergues just set a new Kitespeed World Record at 44.55 knots at 500m in Luderitz, Namibia. The previous 3 years old record, obtained by Olaf Marting (RSA), was beaten by almost 3 knots… Check out the website www.luderitz-speed.com for more information
Best Nemesis HP Video
Best Kiteboarding just released a rocking new video of their 2008 Best Nemesis HP. The clip is full of colossal jumps and powered kiteloops. Check out the video here.
New Sigma Series Kite from Naish: The Cult
Naish International is proud to announce the release of the next kite in the Sigma Series: The Cult. The Cult is classified as a “Versatile All-Terrain” kite that rides with industry leading stability and performance. With Sigma Shaping, Geo-Tech, Octopus Inflation System, 1:1 SLE Control System, and a design that fits the widest range of [...]
ASNews Interviews Mystic: ’08 gear/what goes into the design
Podcast #89: Mystic Kiteboarding on Why All Harnesses and Wetsuits are Not Created Equal! This week, The Kiteboarder editor and ASNews.net host Ryan Riccitelli interivews Product Designer Erwin Janssen from Mystic Kiteboarding. With over 200 new products coming down the line in 2008 including 20 new wetsuits and and 12 new harnesses, Erwin will be [...]
Surf Expo Video Interviews: 2008 Kiteboarding Gear
(Sept 14 – 16, 2007) Live from Surf Expo, check out 22 in-depth interviews as editor Ryan Riccitelli talks with designers, industry leaders and pros about the 2008 gear. Videos uploaded to www.thekiteboarder.com, www.asnews.net and www.kiteforum.tv. Click on an interview below: Slingshot Pat Rawson Mystic Kiteboarding Best Kiteboarding RRD Naish Robby Naish John Amundson/North Gaastra [...]




