Category: News

Test the 2011 F-One Gear in Brazil: Kite Adventures Trip Oct 23-Nov 1

Test the 2011 F-One Gear in Brazil: Kite Adventures Trip Oct 23-Nov 1

Join F-One Kiting America, Bay Area Kitesurf and Kite Adventures for a trip of a lifetime this fall. Demo all the new 2011 F-One gear during this week-long epic adventure exploring and riding at some of the most beautiful coastal kite spots in the world!

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.

TKB October 2010 Issue Now Arriving at Doorsteps and Retailers

TKB October 2010 Issue Now Arriving at Doorsteps and Retailers

Get to your local kiteboarding shop and pick up a copy or subscribe in the TKB store!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website

Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website

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

Photo Roberto Foresti/Canon

World Champion Kevin Langeree Injured at PKRA Fuerteventura

Langeree was dominating the final heat, but in an attempt to execute a blind judge in gusty, unpredictable 35-40 knots winds, he landed on the chop causing him to twist his knee out of position.

GK Kiteboarding 2011 Quick Release Sneak Peak

GK Kiteboarding 2011 Quick Release Sneak Peak

We just got our hands on this quick video clip showing the 2011 GK kiteboarding quick release. It’s been made easier to put back together, which is what a lot of riders were asking for

IKA Kicks Off Olympic Campaign

IKA Kicks Off Olympic Campaign

The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) is launching a campaign to gain inclusion of Kiteboard Racing as an event on the Olympic Sailing program for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games.

Kinsley testing a board at the 2010 Pismo Beach KiteXpo. Photo courtesy Epic Kites/Dimitri Maramenides

Friends of Kinsley ThomasWong of Xtreme Big Air Organize Outreach Effort

Support Website Set Up for Local Extreme Sportsman Involved in Kiteboarding Incident On Thursday, July 15, 2010, Kinsley ThomasWong of Xtreme Big Air in San Luis Obispo County, CA, was enjoying one of his favorite sports, kiteboarding. A wind gust carried him out of the water and onto some nearby rocks where he suffered head [...]

Kinsley Wong Update 7/18/2010

Kinsley Wong Update 7/18/2010

Kinsley had a good night yesterday after surgery and today, he had food for the first time and sucked down two smoothies. He also started a bit of PT on his neck and will start more tomorrow. I got to see him for about 15 minutes and let him know of the worldwide and local [...]

Kinsley ThomasWong Update

Kinsley ThomasWong Update

Dear friends of Kinsley and Jamie Thomas Wong, Kinsley was involved in a kiting incident here in San Luis Obispo yesterday 7/16. He was airlifted to the hospital and is currently in ICU at Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA. He will not be able to receive any visitors for at least another 24 [...]

SIR RICHARD BRANSON TO CELEBRATE HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY BY KITESURFING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

SIR RICHARD BRANSON TO CELEBRATE HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY BY KITESURFING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

Virgin Active today announces that Sir Richard Branson, who celebrates his 60th birthday this coming Sunday July 18th, will be flying high to celebrate hitting the big six zero by kitesurfing the English channel.

KB4C Raises over $71,000

KB4C Raises over $71,000

2010 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer and SUP 4 Cancer events over the weekend raised over $71,000 for regional cancer programs!

PKRA Essaouira Wrap Up

PKRA Essaouira Wrap Up

The wind began to pick up in strength fairly early this morning, making it possible for an 11:30am start.

Rider Report from Brandon Scheid

Rider Report from Brandon Scheid

Wind Ninja’s goal is to raise positive and eclectic awareness, all the while motivating individuals to financially support KB4C through our active participation in this event.

The Kiteboarder August 2010 Issue Now Available

The Kiteboarder August 2010 Issue Now Available

The August Issue is now available at Kiteboarding Shops and Schools in US/Canada and by Subscription (domestic and international).

Girls Invade Sherman for KB4Girls Clinic

Girls Invade Sherman for KB4Girls Clinic

For whatever reason, women’s only events have never been very interesting to me but my perception dramatically changed when I recently attended the KB4Girls Women’s Clinic at Sherman Island in California the weekend of June 19. Hosted by Nine Time World Champion Kristin Boese and Pro Rider/co-owner of Kitopia kiteboarding school, Sandy Parker, the weekend [...]

The Kiteboarder Launches an Updated Online Version of TKB with the June 2010 Issue Available Now

The Kiteboarder Launches an Updated Online Version of TKB with the June 2010 Issue Available Now

With the online version of the June 2010 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine, TKB is launching a new online magazine viewing experience.

New Website from Jeremie Eloy

New Website from Jeremie Eloy

I wanted to offer a true travel book with great visuals, stories of trips since 2002, great videos, a selection of fascinating photos, with a text explaining the picture, videos, a blog, and of course most of the coverage.

PKRA Cabarete Results/Wrap Up

PKRA Cabarete Results/Wrap Up

More than 20 nationalities made their way to Cabarete to test their skills against the world’s best kiteboarders

Bridge of the Gods Postponed to August 6 and 7

Bridge of the Gods Postponed to August 6 and 7

Due to the questionable wind forecast for this weekend and cold weather, organizers have decided to delay the Bridge of The Gods Kite Festival until August 6th and 7th.

Best Kiteboarding 2011 Best Girls Calendar Search

Best Kiteboarding 2011 Best Girls Calendar Search

Three winners will be chosen to take part in a professional photo shoot by renowned fashion photographer Michael Williams.

Help Save Kiting at Fogland, Rhode Island

Help Save Kiting at Fogland, Rhode Island

The town of Tiverton, where Fogland is located, is looking at a proposal to allow oyster beds in this long established riding spot for kiters and windsurfers. If approved, this would most likely mean 30 foot trawl lines strewn across the riding area and shut down the spot. A form letter was put together from [...]