Despite a promising morning, the wind never showed up today at the 2010 Pismo Beach KiteXpo. The marine layer moved in today and kept the weather at the beach cool and cloudy. Hopes are high for tomorrow’s promising forecast to deliver.
Well, there was no wind today at the first day of the 2010 Pismo Beach KiteXpo, but that didn’t stop all of the participants who came out to check out all of the latest gear on the beach. The weather was beautiful here today…
We wanted to complement the existing Hydra by offering a brand-new design dedicated to wave riding and freestyle.
*FEATURE: Behind Shades of Green
*TRAVEL: 5 Domestic Snowkiting Locations
*INSTRUCTION: Off to the Rescue
The Arcane differs due to its shape, volume, concave characteristics and fin configurations. The combination of features such as its single to double concave, concave deck, and down-rail with wing swallow make it very different than our other boards.
Today was the first day in Hua Hin with unpredictable winds. PKRA Race director Olaf Van Tol decided to postpone the race and freestyle double elimination competitions today in anticipation that the wind would change in direction and pick up in strength.
Head 20 minutes south from San Diego on I-5 and you will find yourself in a wildly different place. As soon as you cross under the large green, white, and red sign that reads “MEXICO,” make sure you line up in one of the “Nothing to Declare” lanes and hope for a green light.
Check out this video from the Ozone Factory in Vietnam and watch how a kiteboarding kite is made.
Here are the results for the Third Annual Best Superfly Open, held March 11-14 at Powder Mountain, Utah. Stay Tuned, we will be following up shortly with more photos and an event report from roving reporter Alexis Rovira.
The PKRA World Cup 2010 has kicked off in Hua Hin, Thailand, the most amazing place if you desire consistent winds averaging 20 knots, beautiful blue sunny skies, and temperatures averaging 34 degrees Celsius.
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina based kiteboarder Brandon Scheid is the latest addition to Liquid Force’s esteemed international team of kiteboarders.
Have you got a Yardsale photo? Send it to paul@thekiteboarder.com
It is time for another Naish give-away. Everyone is raving about the 2010 Charger kite and it could be yours for free. Entering the give-away is quick and easy.
During our last trip Ian Alldredge and Ben Wilson took Danny Wills for his first kite lesson, he was up & going in 2hours. It was a fun time & he was frothing, it’s pretty cool how quickly it is to pick up when you come from a surfing background.
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…
The 2010 North American Kiteboarding Course Racing Championships are finished, and it was Adam Koch and Steph Bridge who came out on top.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
