The Bloggina Monolouges From Matt Sexton
What up pawty people this is Matt Sexton checkin in after a looong winter in Florida. This is my first post in my new slingy blog series entitled The Bloggina Monologues…
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Liquid Force Jumps On-board With Johnny Greaves Motorsports for TORC 2010 Season
Off-Road Champion Johnny Greaves is proud to announce that Liquid Force, maker of premium wakeboards and apparel, is joining the Monster Energy Forest County Potawatomi Toyota Race Team
Mar 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
EVENT REPORT: Regatta Copa Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, FINAL RESULTS
The 2010 North American Kiteboarding Course Racing Championships are finished, and it was Adam Koch and Steph Bridge who came out on top.
Mar 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Three Sessions, Three Days from Brandon Scheid
The past three days have been all time here in Park City, UT. The wind has been blowing and the weather has been beautiful.
Mar 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
EVENT REPORT: Regatta Copa Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, March 4, 2010
The 2010 North American Championships are going on right now in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and The Kiteboarder Magazine is here on site on the beautiful Banderas Bay.
Mar 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
EVENT REPORT: Skyline Masters Goes Off!
We awoke the first day of the contest with news of wind up at Skyline, we packed the cars and headed off for the event. When we first showed up the wind was a bit light, we took the time to set up a few flags and get some kites inflated.
Mar 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The PUCKER Factor: How to Handle the Most Common Kitemares
“What do I do now?” As a kiter, you need to be mentally prepared for how you will react in different situations before they actually happen. Always be ready to activate your safety system and practice doing it so that you will know what to expect when you have to pull the trigger.
Mar 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: Freestyle Kite Buggy…Umm…Yea
Flysurfer Buggy teamrider Luke Southern is pushing himself to invent and create new Buggy Freestyle tricks, some weeks ago he came up with a new trick variation called: The Fork Spin.
Feb 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
WEATHER TO RIDE… OR NOT?
Kiteboarding gear is safer than ever yet incidents continue to happen, many times to seasoned riders. Experienced kiteboarders are all too often indifferent to weather hazards.
Bryan “Bernie” Lake now Sponsored by Curley’s Jerky
When he mentioned that he usually goes back out after lunch, but was lunchless, I pulled out a bag of Curly’s Jerky (never leave home without it) and was proud that Curly’s Jerky could power an afternoon of high-flying, kiteboarding action.
Feb 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Designer’s Corner: Eclipse Kima Wave Custom
All our boards are handmade here in the Outer Banks. We use traditional construction along with reinforcements in key areas. All my boards are designed, shaped, and glassed entirely in-house. Most brands don’t offer that.
Feb 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Karolina Winkowska Joins Slingshot
2010 is time to change something, change for Slingshot kites!!! Since the first time I try the kites I didn’t want to give them back. They fly smooth, they are stable in the air and they give unforgettable experiences.
Feb 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Best SUPERFLY Open Snowkiting Competition at Powder Mountain, March 11-14, 2010
Get ready for the 3rd annual BEST SuperFly Open that will bring some of the world’s best snowkiters to Powder Mountain, March 11 -14, 2010.
Feb 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
WORKBENCH: The Ultimate Kite Pump
No more kinked nozzle hoses. No more running back to your car for extra tools or repair materials. And best of all, no more bending over to pump up your kite!
Feb 23, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
IVKC Ben Wilson Movie Premier and Raffle Give-Away, March 4, 2010
Isla Vista Kiteboarding Club is premiering a FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER the new Ben Wilson film “THE DIRTY SOUTH” featuring Ben Wilson and local rider Ian Alldredge!
Come support the west coast’s 1st university kiteboarding club and watch some amazing footage the worlds sickest extreme sport.
Feb 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE: Slim Chance
Why is this move called the Slim Chance? Because that’s your chance of pulling it off – slim! Master this one and you will be the envy of all others.
Feb 22, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: One Minute in Brazil
Just one minute shot in a nice location down in Brazil, hope you enjoy. In the meanwhile I received my new RPM 2010 quiver and got the chance to fly them. I must say Amery and Youri , they did a great work.
Feb 22, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Bertrand Fleury joins Wainman Hawaii
I just want to say that I am very pleased to confirm that I will now be riding for Wainman Hawaii ! It feels good and right for me to be apart of this amazing adventure.
Feb 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: CKA San Diego – First SD kiteboarding Contest Ever!
CKA Collegiate Kiteboarding Association West Coast 2/13/2010. Thanks to Will Caldwell for organizing this sick event. We had a little less wind then expected but the crew got to do some surf heats …
Feb 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
KiteFix Partners with BEST Kiteboarding
Beginning in 2010, all BEST Kiteboarding kites will come equipped with a repair kit supplied by KiteFix which will allow a rider to fix a canopy tear up to 12″ in length or make multiple bladder repairs, on the spot, and never miss another session.
Feb 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Designer’s Corner: Slingshot Celeritas 2010
Ben Wilson was in the shaping room when Slingshot made it and ended up liking it so much he took it home with him. He said it changed his life. He then convinced Slingshot to develop a full line of Celeritas boards.
Feb 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: South OZ Searching: Strapless Kitesurfing
Ryland Blakeney road trippin in south OZ, chasing a swell. Strapless kitesurfing. Scored some good conditions at a secret location.
Feb 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
EVENT REPORT: CKA San Diego, February 13, 2010
CKA San Diego represents the first stop on the 2010 Collegiate Kiteboarding Association West Coast tour. Originating in Florida, USD, UCSB, and Cal Poly have started the first West Coast kite tour.
Feb 15, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Designer’s Corner: Best/Balance Boards 2010
For 2010, Balance focused on further refining the construction of their boards to extract the last ounce of possible performance. Designer Carlos Saez is utterly confident that they have the highest parts specification and construction found anywhere in the kitesurf market.
Feb 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: Felix Pivec in Capetown
Check out Felix Pivic killing it strapless in South Africa.
Feb 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
