Archive for April, 2008
Apr 29, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
ASNews this week: Mark Shinn/Nobile NA Tour Starts May 1!
This Week: Mark Shinn of Nobile joins host Ryan Riccitelli on the ASnews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast. Starting May 1, Mark, Toby from Kiteforum.com and the Nobile team will be hitting spots in the and with their full range of 2008 gear, including the new Nobile NHP and 555 Kite range launched just this [...]
Apr 29, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
PKRA France Concludes
From SurferToday.com: The seventh day of the competition started out with wind changing directions and blowing onshore again rather than the forecasted offshore direction. Overcast skies dominated the skyline while the temperature was a bit warmer (18°C) than it has been in the past days. As the day wore on, the wind steadily picked up [...]
Apr 24, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
The Kiteboarder April08 Issue Now Online
The Kiteboarder April 08 is now available online. Just go to www.thekiteboarder.com or click here to go directly to the archive library. Look for the new Consumer Reviews (gear graphic next to cover) to go directly to consumer reviews found on forums worldwide….. Charging with Chuck: Catch up with wave pioneer Chuck Patterson Baja Veteran [...]
Apr 23, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Billy Parker Wakestyle Clinics added to Pismo KiteXpo/Updates
April 23, 2008 Updates Want to up your riding level? Flexifoil Pro Rider Billy Parker will be conducting two clinics at the Pismo Beach KiteXpo to help you step up your game. CLINIC INFO Saturday April 26, 10a – 11a: Wakestyle 101 For riders who can jump and do basic rolls. This q/a instructional clinic [...]
Apr 22, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
ASNews this week: Toby’s North American tour and new forum stuff coming!
This Week: Toby has some exciting news to share about some upcoming changes on kiteforum.com, kiteforum.tv and kitebeaches.com. He will also be joining the Nobile North American tour as Mark Shinn and his team hit beaches and lakes through the US and Canada, introducing their new kite and 08 board line, and will be telling [...]
Apr 22, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Starkites USA Demo
From Starkites: Starkites News Starkites is organizing a Demo Tour in Florida and North Carolina. Take your chance to test the S-BOW08. Patrick will help you to test and experience S-BOW08 in different sizes. If you need more information, drop email to Patrick@starkites.com and press@starkites.com. Here is the schedule of places where you will be [...]
Apr 22, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Pismo Beach KiteXpo Forecast Rocks! Exhibitor Layout & More….
So far, the forecast rocks for wind all week and into next! It’s cold due to water/air temps so if you’re not used to it, bring a full wetsuit minimum 4/3, booties, gloves and head protection. AIR/WATER 43°F /51°-53° SUNRISE/SET 06:22 AM/07:41 PM REMINDERS: Sat night BBQ/Bonfire/Movies: All are welcome but only 100 BBQ plates [...]
Apr 21, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Legaignoux Brothers Selling Bow Patent as Knockoffs Multiply
April 18 (Bloomberg) — On a windy day in 1985, Bruno Legaignoux jumped into the ocean off France’s Brittany coast with a homemade kite harnessed to his waist and skis on his feet, letting the wind pull him across the water. Then, suddenly, a gust of wind lifted the 24-year-old inventor into the air, before [...]
Apr 18, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KITEBOARDING ASSOCATION (SCKA) KITEBOARDING SAFETY CLINIC
If you are a beginner kiteboarder, here’s a great chance to hook up with others and get some free tips from top instructors in Southen California. See www.scka.org for complete info and details. Date: May 10, 2008 Location: Belmont Shores, Long Beach, California (by the Laverne Parking Lot) Cost: Free. Members of SCKA and local [...]
Apr 17, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Ben Wilson Wave Clinics at Pismo Beach KiteXpo and other updates!
We are stoked to announce that Slingshot Pro Rider Ben Wilson will be hosting two INTRO TO SMACK wave clinics at the Pismo Beach KiteXpo on April 26 and 27! These are condensed versions of Ben’s 1, 2 and 7-day clinics that he currently runs in Australia and Bali and SMACK, his new surf instructional [...]
Apr 16, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
ASNews Thursday Interview: Slingshot Designers unveil T3 and New 09 Boards!
PODCAST #111: This week, the Slingshot design team joins host Ryan Riccitelli on The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASnews.net podast to talk about the newly released T3 kite. What changed and what didn’t from the 2007 model? What are the new features? What did they pay special attention to for the 2008 release? Find out from [...]
Apr 15, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Ben Wilson in the Gorge
From Slingshot and Kiteforum: Slingshot Global Team Rider Ben Wilson joins Slingshot and 2nd Wind Sports in Hood River for a premier showing of the Unknown Road and sign up to get in on the free riding and tips clinic with Ben himself. Spaces are limited, so sign up early! Contact Pepi at 541-386-4464 or [...]
Apr 12, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Ocean Rodeo Learn To Ride Program
From Ocean Rodeo: Ocean Rodeo is proud to announce the launch of its Learn To Ride Program. In conjunction with 8 of its key North American shops and their schools Ocean Rodeo has established destination Learn To Ride Centers in some of the nicest cities and towns in North America. We will also soon expand [...]
Apr 10, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
ASNews Thursday: Finally, A Wave Comp for North America!
This Week: This week, Nelscott Reef is world renowned as a world-class big wave tow in spot when the conditions set up just right. It’s also home and close to many of Central Oregon’s prime flat water and wave spots. Our specials guests this week are John Forse, organizer of the Nelscott Reef Tow In [...]
Apr 08, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
2008 Spleene Website
The new 2008 website and board lineup is available at www.spleene.com.
Apr 06, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
