Rider Profile: Sam Light
Rumor has it that not only does Sam kill it on the water, but he’s also an English gentleman who can fix you up a proper cup of tea.
Tag: "kiteboard"
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!
Sep 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
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.
Off to the Rescue: Advanced Recoveries
Practice makes perfect and I cannot stress enough that you should take time to practice these techniques in controlled situations before you try to help someone in a real life.
Jun 22, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Cross-Pollination: Kiteboarding Crossover Technology
From the beginning of kiteboarding, designers of kiteboarding gear have been borrowing ideas and technology from other sports to create the equipment that kiteboarders use, and that’s unlikely to change in the near future.
Jun 21, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: How to Build a Kiteboard with Brokite
Check out this series of videos on how the guys at Brokite build boards down in Corpus Christi.
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
The Kiteboarder October 2009 Issue Now Available Online
Want to see the complete line of 2010 products from your favorite brands? What are riders’ opinions on the new 2010 gear? Looking for the hottest new action or gear videos?
Nov 11, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
New F-One Bandit3 Website Awarded ‘Site of the Day’ by FWA
F-One stepped outside the box and into 3-D with the launch of their new Bandit3 website.
Nov 06, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Win a Free 2010 Naish Helix
Win a Free 2010 Naish Helix Everyone is raving about the 2010 Helix and it could be yours for free! Don’t miss out on the chance to have this incredible kite show up at your door. Just click on this link: http://naish-email.com/helix2010Index.html Share This:
Nov 06, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Slingshot 2009 Celeritas
We were very curious about this board due to its unique shape and got a chance to test it strapless in 12 to 16 knot winds with a 14m kite in small, sloppy surf.
Nov 04, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Elliot Leboe – New Red camera kiteboarding video from ACL productions
New video from Elliot Leboe / ACL Productions featuring Dre, Jason Stone and Kevin Steen. Check it out!
Nov 03, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
PAT RAWSON WINS BREWER SHAPE-OFF
When it comes to shaping, the teacher always judges the apprentice. And even though Pat Rawson is a highly regarded shaper in his own right, legendary craftsman Dick Brewer was on hand to critique his work and ultimately award Rawson top honors during Sacred Craft’s “Tribute to the Masters Shape-off”.
Oct 29, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
TKB Podcast with Gavin McClurg from Best Offshore Odyssey now online
Paul Lang from The Kiteboarder Magazine interviewed Gavin McClurg from the Best Offshore Odyssey while Gavin was in a boat yard in Malaysia.
Oct 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Nemesis NXG: Product Quality Notification
Nemesis NXG: Product Quality Notification During routine sample checking of selected in-use Nemesis NXG kites, we have identified a possible construction irregularity in certain kites sold prior to October 15th, 2009. This irregularity can lead to reduced low wind performance in some production versions of the 8m, 9m, 10m and 12m sizes. Affected kites display [...]
Oct 26, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Kitaddict team is pleased to introduce “Green My Kite”
Kitaddict team is pleased to introduce the ” Green My Kite ™ ” program. As part of the company community involvement programs, we have decided to encourage and support kite schools, kite centers, kite camps, kite shops willing to implement or already implementing Sustainable development initiatives.
Oct 21, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
TKB Podcast with Kristin Boese now online!
The Kiteboarder’s Ryan Riccitelli caught up with pro rider Kristin Boese in Germany last week.
Oct 20, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Stefaans Viljoen and Ocean Rodeo win Cabrinha Race series in San Francisco
Stefaans Viljoen takes the crown in the 2009 Cabrinha race series in San Francisco on the OR Rise, OR Session harness and OR Race Board. After 11 nights of fierce completion it all came down to the last night. Series leaders Chip Wasson and Jeff Kafka were away on a kite trip in Fiji (hard [...]
Oct 19, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo Video: TKB Interviews Underground Kiteboards on 2010 Gear Line-Up
The Kiteboarder Magazine had the chance to talk with Underground Kiteboards during the AWSI 2009 demo event in Hood River, OR. Check it out! www.undergroundkiteboards.com Share This:
Oct 15, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo Video: TKB Interviews Vari Kites on 2010 Gear Line-Up
The Kiteboarder Magazine had the chance to talk with Vari Kites during the AWSI 2009 demo event in Hood River, OR. Check it out! www.varikites.com Share This:
Oct 15, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo Video: TKB North Kiteboarding on 2010 Gear Line-Up
The Kiteboarder Magazine had the chance to talk with North Kiteboarding during the AWSI 2009 demo event in Hood River, OR. Check it out! www.northkites.com Share This:
Oct 15, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
AWSI Demo Video: TKB Interviews Best Kiteboarding on 2010 Gear Line-Up
The Kiteboarder Magazine had the chance to talk with Best Kiteboarding during the AWSI 2009 demo event in Hood River, OR. Check it out! www.bestkiteboarding.com Share This:
Oct 15, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Final stage of the 2009 KPWT will be held at Essaouira in Morocco
Final stage of the 2009 KPWT will be held at Essaouira in Morocco KPWT is proud to announce that the final event of the 2009 calendar will be back in Morocco for the second year. It will take place in Essaouira from the 21st until the 29th of November 2009. Prize money for this grand [...]
Oct 14, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
IKA ends sanctioning agreement with KPWT
IKA ends sanctioning agreement with KPWT We regret to announce that all future KPWT events are not sanctioned anymore by the International Kiteboarding Association and thus do not count for the world rankings. The KPWT has been in material and persistent breach of the sanctioning agreement between IKA and KPWT, and has failed to remedy [...]
Oct 12, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
