Nobile 2010 T5 Analyze This Kite Review
According to our testers, the T5 was well-behaved and never did anything unexpected.... Read More...
Year: 2010
INSTRUCTIONAL: Unhook!
The truth about unhooking is that it’s not nearly as difficult as most people think it is.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Twin Tip Tack
The Twin Tip Tack is a great way to change directions without loosing any ground downwind and is basically a low backroll transition.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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 ... Read More...
Rider Profile: Tommy Fields
Formerly a competitive wakeboarder, Tommy Fields began kiteboarding just three years ago, moving from Indiana to Islamorada in 2008 to train.... Read More...
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 h... Read More...
Liquid Force 2011 Sneak Peak Video
Liquid Force Kiteboarding just released a sneak peak video of their about to be released 2011 products.... Read More...
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 hosp... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
VIDEO: Launch from ReoStevens.com
To accompany the new release of my website ReoStevens.com, Launch is a movie of a few good days on a small, fun Spring time swell in Hawaii. ... Read More...
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! ... Read More...
RIDER PROFILE: Kris Kinn
Originally from Buffalo New York, Kris Kinn has been kiting for five years. ... Read More...
GK 2010 Trix Analyze This Kite Review
Unhooked, the Trix performs very well and it never has the tendency to back-stall. In the waves, the Trix feels nimble and responsive, and has great downwind drift.... Read More...
PKRA Essaouira Wrap Up
The wind began to pick up in strength fairly early this morning, making it possible for an 11:30am start.... Read More...
PODCAST: Kitty Hawk Kites Opens Waves Village
Our guest on this week’s The Kiteboarder podcast is Chris Moore, kiteboarding operations manager of Kitty Hawk Kiteboarding in Rodantee, North Carolina. ... Read More...
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?... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Children of the Point: The Story Behind the Manera Video
They would score the swell of the decade, but they were just visitors here. The swell gave the local crew, who grew up poor and learned to ride on donated gear, their chance to shine.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
VIDEO: This is Kiteboarding
Have a look at this beautiful footage from Scribblevision. Lots of footage from the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere.... Read More...
Wainman 2010 Boss Analyze This Kite Review
The Boss never seems to distort or flutter and is an amazingly smooth-feeling kite.... Read More...
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).... Read More...