Archive for March, 2009

Pismo Beach Kitexpo Images Uploaded

Pismo Beach Kitexpo Images Uploaded

Photo gallery can be viewed here! The 7th Annual Pismo Beach sponsored by Xtreme Big Air LLC and the Kiteboarder Magazine was a huge success with close to 200 riders registering to demo all the latest 2009 kitesurfing and SUP (stand up paddleboarding) gear. Here is a sneak peak of what went down over the [...]

Ruben’s instructional videos

Ruben’s instructional videos

So Ruben Lenton has an new video site – OnTheLoose.TV – with weekly diary/relality TV style shows. Good stuff and well worth a watch.

New North Kiteboarding Pump

New North Kiteboarding Pump

We proudly introduce you to the newest evolution step in kiteboarding pumps! Highlights: – air pressure gauge – four adapters – place to print your name on, you’ll be able to proof your ownership – capacity of approx. 2 x 2.000 cm³ – unbelievable – but true, you can pump any other things you need [...]

Pismo Beach KiteXpo: Final Update and Weather Forecast

Pismo Beach KiteXpo: Final Update and Weather Forecast

Updates 3/25/09: RACING CLINIC WITH CHIP WASSON Racing season is starting and pro rider Chip Wasson has some great tips to share with you. Come check out what’s new in the racing world at Chip’s Clinic on Sunday, at 1pm under the big tent. Also, don’t forget about pro rider Felix Pivec’s strapless surf clinic [...]

TKB Podcast this week: SPI Roundup, get ready!!!

TKB Podcast this week: SPI Roundup, get ready!!!

PODCAST #144: From May 1 through 10, South Padre Island, TX, will host a new concept in kiteboarding events: The SPI Kite Roundup, an event developed exclusive for amateur kiteboarders of all levels. the 10-day kiting extravanganza will host riding clinics, demos and amateur competitions including Big-Air, Speed trials, Freestyle/ Slider Comp, Boarder-X, and many [...]

The COMING TOGETHER TRAILER is now online!

The COMING TOGETHER TRAILER is now online!

The latest film by BWS is nearly here; the film’s title is a reference to those days when you score the perfect combination of wind and waves. Full-length film available in April. Starring Ben Wilson, John Amundson, Bertrand Fleury, Ryland Blakeney Mauricio Abreu, Jake Gordon, Grant Baker, Josh Mulcoy, Reo Stevens, Marc Ramseier and Martin [...]

Mystic 2009 Website is online!!

Mystic 2009 Website is online!!

Click Here to check out all the cool swag and gear Mystic has to offer on their New 2009 web site!

Silvester Rückdaeschel SSS Wildcard Video

Silvester Rückdaeschel SSS Wildcard Video

Jay Factory Introduces Dynabar V3

Jay Factory Introduces Dynabar V3

Thanks to new ideas and customer’s feedback, JAY FACTORY is proud to introduce the improvements done to DYNABAR in the last 6 months. What’s coming next? 28-29 March, USA California Pismo beach: probably DYNABAR V3 will be there for being tested. More info coming soon. April 2009, Italy Rome K2O: JAYFACTORY will be at the [...]

TKB Podcast Fri: Felix Pivec on Eclipse and Strapless Riding

TKB Podcast Fri: Felix Pivec on Eclipse and Strapless Riding

This week, our special guest on the ASNews.net and The Kiteboarder Magazine podcast is Felix Pivec. Well-respected as one of the top kiters in the surf in the world, Felix recently left Airush after many years with the company and joined Eclipse Kiteboarding. What motivated Felix to make the move? Is he only team rider [...]

Pismo Beach KiteXpo Update

Pismo Beach KiteXpo Update

:Attendees checking out LF’s board line at the 2008 event…Updates 3/17/09 17 KITES COMPANIES COMING TO DEMO – BIGGEST EXPO EVER!  We are happy to announce that Ozone will also be exhibiting at the event making this year’s Expo our biggest ever! Advance: Check out the new Lamba-shaped Kaiman kite and foldable travel board Best: [...]

2nd Annual Superfly Open

2nd Annual Superfly Open

  2nd Annual Superfly Open snowkite event at Powder Mt, Utah. Powder Mt kite area is at the top of the mountain with an elivation of 9,000+ feet. Forecasts are calling for great winds and plenty of snow for this years event. Check here for all the details: http://www.superflyopen.com/

Jeff Tobias/Vari Kites Live Videocast rescheduled 3/13

Jeff Tobias/Vari Kites Live Videocast rescheduled 3/13

Update 3/13: Major apologies! Last night our streaming company went down and we had to reprogram everything to get the live feed going. Due to the time delay to make this happen, this videocast has been rescheduled for tonight at 6p PST. If you can’t make the live interview, the videocast will be posted as [...]

F-ONE – STRAP LOCK 2

F-ONE – STRAP LOCK 2

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ASNews videocast: Jeff Tobias introduces Vari Kites

ASNews videocast: Jeff Tobias introduces Vari Kites

Podcast #146: This week, host Ryan Riccitelli of The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASNews.net, will be interviewing Jeff Tobias of Vari Kites, LIVE in a videocast interview from Maui. Jeff will be introducing Vari Kite’s first production kite, the Condor One, a 4-line hybrid which will be introduced for the first time at the Pismo Beach [...]

Nobile Skimboards – Mark Shinn Kiteboarding

Nobile Skimboards – Mark Shinn Kiteboarding

Flyboards 2009 Board Lineup!

Flyboards 2009 Board Lineup!

The FLYBOARDS have already created quite a stir online and celebrated their world premier in January at the BOOT water sports exposition in Düsseldorf. The feedback is stunning. Shipment will begin very soon. As usual, the demand in the first two months is so high, that we may not be able to supply your request [...]

Liquid Force Hifi Giveaway!

Liquid Force Hifi Giveaway!

 Check out Liquid Force Kites for a chance to win a Hifi just by filling out yor info here!

Vari Kites to launch at Pismo, Pivec clinic, raffle update and more!

Vari Kites to launch at Pismo, Pivec clinic, raffle update and more!

March 5 updates: Vari Kites to launch at Pismo KiteXpo: Come check out new Condor kites! Felix Pivec to conduct strapless wave clinic (beach clinic only). 1p under big tent Sat, possibly Sun (TBD) Confirmed participants kite:  Advance, Best, Cabrinha, Caution, Eclipse, F-one, Freak Dog, Flexifoil, Liquid Force, Mystic, Naish (Sol Kiteboarding),  Ocean Rodeo, RRD, [...]

2009 LA VENTANA CLASSIC and KiteXpo

2009 LA VENTANA CLASSIC and KiteXpo

To see photos of this years event Click Here! All Photos were taken by Dallas McMahon LV CLASSIC CROSSING WINNERS – top 20 men and 8 women qualified for course racing finals. Means Division (kite unless noted) 1.Macrae Wylde– Windsurfer 25:10 2.Lyn Preuit – Windsurfer 25:29 3.Mark Dix – Windsurfer 25:43 4.Sean Farley 25:45 5.Shawn [...]

best of 2008 Jeremie Tronet

best of 2008 Jeremie Tronet

The Kiteboarder February09 Issue Now Online!

The Kiteboarder February09 Issue Now Online!

The February09 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine is now available online at www.thekiteboarder.com Download the magazine for free and be sure to click on the icons for direct links to the newest videos, product information, podcast interviews, consumer reviews/feedback and more! Don’t forget that any URL or email address is also clickable. In this issue: [...]

ASNews Fri: LF’s Mauricio Abreu on new travel spots, Concept board

ASNews Fri: LF’s Mauricio Abreu on new travel spots, Concept board

PODCAST #141: Joining us live from Maui, our guest on this week’s The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASNews.net podcast is Mauricio Abreu from Liquid Force. One of the industry’s top all around riders in surf, wake and freestyle, Mauricio recently completed first time trips to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. He is joining us on this [...]