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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website

Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website

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

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Nobile 2010 T5 Analyze This Kite Review

Nobile 2010 T5 Analyze This Kite Review

According to our testers, the T5 was well-behaved and never did anything unexpected.

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North 2010 Rebel Analyze This Kite Review

North 2010 Rebel Analyze This Kite Review

Right out of the bag, the first thing we noticed about the Rebel was the attention to detail on the kite.

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If you want to be able to conquer gnarley conditions without straps like Josh "Cornfed" Nehf, you need to first learn how to get out past the waves without losing your board. Photo David DeVries

Strapless Surfing: Getting to the Outside

Strapless riding is a great way to challenge yourself and have fun on even the flattest of days. One of the biggest challenges when riding strapless can be getting out past the waves.

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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

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Naish 2010 Charger Analyze This Kite Review

Naish 2010 Charger Analyze This Kite Review

When we first started flying the Charger, we were surprised by how well it flew in light wind. It never hinted towards stalling, and even in light wind it turned with ease.

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INSTRUCTIONAL: Where Does the Kite Leash Go?

INSTRUCTIONAL: Where Does the Kite Leash Go?

Many kites ship with multiple options for where you should connect your safety leash, but it’s not always completely clear which attachment is the best for you.

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VIDEO: Caution Lexington Reservoir Mission

VIDEO: Caution Lexington Reservoir Mission

After seeing the trees moving in his back yard, Blake and his buddies head to Lexington Reservoir to kite it for their first, and their last time.

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RIDER PROFILE: Kris Kinn

RIDER PROFILE: Kris Kinn

Originally from Buffalo New York, Kris Kinn has been kiting for five years.

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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.

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Kevin Langeree, last year’s PKRA World Champion, plays with the camera at the first event of the 2010 PKRA season. Things are rapidly changing in the kiteboarding competition scene, hopefully for the better. Photo Roberto Foresti

IKA, PKRA, KPWT, IKF, ISAF: What does it all Mean?

So far, everything going on has only directly affected a small number of competition riders, but what does this all mean for the rest of us?

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Best 2010 Kahoona Analyze This Kite Review

Best 2010 Kahoona Analyze This Kite Review

Placed anywhere along the edge of the window, the Kahoona required minimal attention to fly and showed no signs of stalling.

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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.

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