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VIDEO: Best Kiteboarding Taboo Kite Preview

VIDEO: Best Kiteboarding Taboo Kite Preview

Best Kiteboarding has just released a new mini-website and promo video for the all-new 2011 Best Taboo.

Join F-One/Kite Adventures in Brazil October 23-November 1, 2010

Join F-One/Kite Adventures in Brazil October 23-November 1, 2010

This 10 days-9 night trip is co-sponsored by Kite Adventures, who have been organizing kite trips in Brazil for years, and F-One Kiteboarding Americas.

When your wetsuit springs a leak, it's time to either fix it yourself or send it off to the experts. Photo Scott Edwards

WORKBENCH: Taking Care of Your Rubber: Wetsuit Repairs

Unlike a pair of well-worn jeans, wetsuits do not get more comfortable with age.

When Claire discovered kiteboarding, she moved halfway across the country to persue the life of a pro kiter. Photo Judith Schulz

Rider Profile: Claire Lutz

Originally from a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, when Claire first saw kiteboarding she decided that was what she wanted to do more than anything.

2011 Best Spark

Best 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

New for 2011, Best is introducing the Taboo, a high performance kite to replace and surpass all previous Nemesis designs.

Caution 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Caution 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

For 2011 Caution has streamlined its kite offerings to a single line of kites, combining all the best features from their 2010 line into a single kite.

Eclipse 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Eclipse 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

2011 marks a new beginning for Eclipse with four new kites, new boards, and a clothing line to be launched later in the year.

Epic Screamer

Epic 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

For 2011, Epic Kites is continuing the Screamer, Renegade, and Junior Pro lines.

F-One 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

F-One 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

The most interesting new product from F-One this year is the new Source, which is a 2-line kite that will have no depower.

Genetrix 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Genetrix 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Genetrix believes in a two-year major R&D cycle, which means that only minor changes will be made to their kites for 2011.

GK/Litewave 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

GK/Litewave 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Globe Kiteboarding (GK) is rolling out new versions of the Trix and Sonic for 2011 that will show off new graphics and minor changes compared to the 2010 kites.

Naish 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Naish 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

For the 2011 product year, the Naish kiteboarding line has received a big overhaul, with two brand new kites added to the line.

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Richard Branson Turns Back During English Channel Crossing

The AP reports that Branson had to give up his attempt to kitesurf across the English Channel on Tuesday because of rough seas and high winds.

Nobile 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Nobile 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

For 2011, Nobile will offer three next-generation kites and focused their R&D on retuning each of their canopies to offer faster turning, more power, and stable performance.

VIDEO: World Champion Kevin Langeree Injury Update

VIDEO: World Champion Kevin Langeree Injury Update

Kevin Langeree injured his knee during the final heat at PKRA Fuerteventura.

North 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

North 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

For the 2011 product year, North is rolling out an impressive line of five different kites.

RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

While many companies seem to be releasing more products marketed as being all-around, RRD is taking a different approach and is offering four kites this year that are each being marketed for a specific purpose.

Wainman Hawaii 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

Wainman Hawaii 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview

In answering our questions, R&D Manager Mike Husky hinted at the possibility of some new Rabbits and even a single size of the long anticipated Wainman C-kite, but is keeping the details vague.

August 2010

August 2010

*13,000 Miles of Kitesurfing: 15 Countries over 145 Days in a VW Van
*From the Beginning: An interview with Wainman Hawaii’s Franz Olry
*Instructional: Nuclear Grab, Unhooking in Waves, Hitting a Slider

Erik Volpe shows the proper technique for controlling speed and getting upwind. Photo Lance Koudele

INSTRUCTIONAL: Edging and Controling Speed

Whether you are trying to hold it down in overpowered conditions or drive upwind, here are some tips for having better control over your riding.

2011 Best Taboo. Photo Gavin Butler

2011 Kiteboarding Gear We Are Excited About

Everyone here at The Kiteboarder Magazine love to get out and ride and we get just as excited as you do when the new products come out.

Ben Wilson Launches New Brand

Ben Wilson Launches New Brand

Today, Ben Wilson announced he is launching his own brand of kites and boards called BENWILSONSURF.

Kiteboarding may seem like an intimidating sport to learn, but anyone can learn to ride under the watchful eye of a professional kiteboarding instructor. Photo Ryan Riccitelli

INSTRUCTIONAL: The Costs of Kiteboarding

Many people who may be interested in kiteboarding are turned away from the sport because of the initially large investment that it takes to get going as a kiteboarder.

Final Wrap Up from PKRA Tenerife

Final Wrap Up from PKRA Tenerife

The wind averaged approximately 20-25 knots throughout the day under cloudless, sunny blue skies.

INSTRUCTIONAL: Riding Toeside

INSTRUCTIONAL: Riding Toeside

Even for many seasoned riders, riding toeside seems to be an elusive skill, not because it’s hard to do, but because it’s hard to do well.

Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website

Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website

Today, Liquid Force Kiteboarding launched their new website featuring their 2011 products.