Year: 2011

Hatteras KiteXpo 2011 5.29.11: F-One Interview

Host Kevin Murray interviews team rider Paula Sonnenberg.... Read More...

Hatteras KiteXpo 5.29.11: Epic Kiteboarding Interview

Host Kevin Murray interviews Dimitri Maramenides of Epic on his home turf at the 1st annual Hatteras Kitexpo.... Read More...

Hatteras KiteXpo 5.29.11: Best Kiteboarding Interview

Kevin Murray interviews team rider Eliot Drury, in town for the Kitexpo and Best photo shoot. ... Read More...

Hatteras KiteXpo Tour Part 2:

Host Kevin Murray wraps up the preview tour of the first annual Hatteras KiteXpo at Kitty Hawk Kites.... Read More...

Hatteras KiteXpo 2011 Tour Part 1: Checking Out the Scene at Kitty Hawk Kites

Kevin Murray gives you a glimpse of what's coming up and takes you on tour at the first annual Hatteras KItexpo hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites and The Kiteboarder Magazine, May 28-30, 2011.... Read More...

2011 Hatteras KiteXpo Preview Video

Get ready for the first annual Hatteras KiteXpo happening memorial day weekend at Kitty Hawk Kites. Check thekitexpo.com for more info!... Read More...

GK 2011 Trix Analyze This Kite Review

The 2011 GK Trix looks very similar to last year’s model. This is a five-strut one-pump kite with a unique and very adjustable bridle.... Read More...

Wainman Gambler Analyze This Board Review

The Gambler features a very wide outline, double to single concave bottom with molded channels, and a single bump swallow tail. For a wide 5’10”, it’s a lightweight board.... Read More...

Kite for Something Bigger than Yourself: 5th Annual Kiteboarding for Cancer (KB4C) July 8-10, Hood River, OR

The 2011 Kiteboard 4 Cancer, powered by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and Athletes for Cancer, is the largest amateur kiteboarding event in the world and heading into its 5th year! KB4C is the main event of the new Tenacity Games -- a multi-day, multi-sport adventure fundraiser for regional cancer programs and Athletes for Cancer's cancer survivorship program!!... Read More...

VIDEO: F-One’s Be My Guest Episode 3

For the third episode of Be My Guest, watch Mitu's first snowkiting experience.... Read More...

North 2011 Fuse Analyze This Kite Review

Overall, the Fuse looks very similar to the North Rebel with the addition of a bridle. This is a five-strut one-pump kite with a unique floating center strut. ... Read More...

You’ve Heard the Hype – Now Come Demo the Gear at the Hatteras Kite Expo!

You have heard the hype about the new 2011 gear -- now come and try it out for yourself! Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort and The Kiteboarder Magazine a... Read More...

Epic 2011 Renegade Infinity Analyze This Kite Review

Epic has not disclosed the actual size of the Infinity, so we were curious to see just how large it is. When compared to other large kites, our best guess puts the size at around 15m.... Read More...

Best 2011 Nemesis HP V3 Analyze This Kite Review

The Nemesis HP is back in Best’s kite line after a year-long hiatus and it shares the same unique Best-exclusive Cuben Fiber leading edge with the previous Nemesis. About half of the leading edge is made of the strong material and the leading edge of the Nemesis is very skinny compared to other kites.... Read More...

Slingshot 2011 Turbine Analyze This Kite Review

The Turbine is Slingshot’s new light wind specific kite and it looks very similar to Slingshot’s popular Rally. The Turbine features Splitstrut, which means that the ribs are built into the canopy as opposed to being attached to the underside of it.... Read More...

Maurcio Abreu Joins Slingshot Global Team

There is no question Mauricio Abreu is a legend in kiteboarding. From the very beginning, he has pushed the boundaries as much as anyone who has been involved with the sport. Now he has decided Slingshot is the best place for him to continue doing that.... Read More...

La Ventana Classic and Kitexpo 2011: What Your Support Did for the Community

Thank you to all who made it to Baja this year for the 2011 La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo! This year's event raised $18,547 for the local community. Here i... Read More...

VIDEO: Youri Zoon RECORDED Episode 3: Development

Trying to push the boundaries of freestyle, Youri is actively involved in developing products. With every improvement he can push his own style further and bring more power and style to his moves. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Slingshot 17m Turbine

Check out Slingshot's new video for their latest light-wind weapon, the 17m Slingshot Turbine. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Ian Alldredge and Bear Karry in Surfing with Strangers

Here's the latest video from Central California and the TDZ crew.... Read More...

Kiteboarding to be Included in 2016 Olympics as an Evaluation

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has decided to include kiteboarding course racing as an evaluation sport in the 2016 Olympics.... Read More...

Get WindAlert Widgets for Your Website

WindAlert has announced their new weather widgets, which you can customize to show wind info for whatever region you choose.... Read More...

DESIGNER’S CORNER: 2011 Best Kahoona V3 and Nemesis HP

Now in their third revisions, both the Best Kahoona and Nemesis HP kites have gone through significant design and performance changes over the years. Best Kiteboarding’s designer, Peter Stiewe, answered our questions about these two new kites.... Read More...

DESIGNER’S CORNER: Epic Renegade Infinity

New for 2011, Epic is introducing the Renegade Infinity, its first light wind specific kite. The Infinity is in the same family as the rest of the Renegades, but it was designed a little differently and larger to take advantage of light wind options. ... Read More...

WORKBENCH: Ghetto Kite Fixes

Have you ever been on a long downwinder and have something break? Ever been on a kite vacation where the nearest shop is hundreds of miles away? Sometimes gear breaks and you just don’t have the resources to fix it the right way. Here are a few quick fixes to get you back on the water, or at least to get you to where you need to go.... Read More...

F-One Rolls Out New Bamboo SUP Line for 2011

Check out F-One's beautiful new SUP line at https://en.f-onesup.com... Read More...

KEEPING THE PEACE: Kitesurfing Wave Etiquette

Ignorance may be bliss, but not at a heavily kited beach or reef break where everyone knows and expects a lot from each other. Wave etiquette is what maintains the peace and maximizes the fun for everyone. The rules of etiquette are rarely written and are usually implied but they most definitely exist, and failure to figure it out before you jump in can get you into some trouble. ... Read More...