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PKRA 2013 Schedule: 13 Stops, 3 Disciplines

The 2013 PKRA season will be one of the most exciting in recent years. With over thirteen stops and three disciplines being represented; freestyle, wave and slalom there will be no shortage of action on this year's tour. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Drifting North Shore

With strong ties to the island of Oahu Pete Cabrinha, Twig Baker, Keahi de Aboitiz, and Reo Stevens kick it up a notch with some great riding at the birth place of surfing.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Star Taina

Very similar to the 2012 model, the 2013 Star Taina remains a 3-strut low-aspect kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Cabrinha Spectrum

The 2013 Cabrinha Spectrum is a relatively wide twin tip with a full wood core and urethane rails.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 RRD Poison LTD V2

The 2013 RRD Poison LTD V2 is a fairly light board that features a thin profile and full wood core.... Read More...

VIDEO: Colleen and Sensi in Brazil

Sensi Graves and Colleen Carroll left Brazil with more than just lighter shades of hair. Here they share their highlights of their recent trip.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 F-One TX

The 2013 TX features a single concave, channeled bottom, and inverted ABS rails (soft on bottom, hard on top).... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 North Jaime

The 2013 North Jaime features a moderate outline, double-V bottom, and a track system that allows you to adjust your stance to your exact preference.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 CrazyFly Shox Custom

The 2012 CrazyFly Shox Custom features an all-wood core, fiberglass construction, ABS rails, and a double concave bottom shape.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Airush Switch

The 2013 Airush Switch features a bottom that is a single concave in the middle and flat in the tips. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Axis Vanguard

The 2013 Vanguard is a well-finished twin tip with a moderately wide outline, quad bottom concave, and a prominent center spine running down the middle of the board.... Read More...

Inside the Cabrinha Board Factory

Cabrinha's Twin Tip Product Manager Dave Kay (DK) gives us a peek inside the Cabrinha board factory and tells us what is so special about the Palownia wood cores.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 RRD Obsession MKV

The 2013 RRD Obsession is a 5-strut medium-high-aspect kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 RRD Vision MKII

The 2013 RRD Vision is a 3-strut medium-aspect kite. It has a relatively large leading edge and unique graphics.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 CrazyFly Sculp

For 2013 the CrazyFly Sculp is a medium-aspect 3-strut kite. Compared to the 2012 version it is higher aspect and has a new bridle configuration. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 JN Prima Donna

While many riders are not familiar with JN Kites they are a long-time brand that did not have a presence in the US until just recently.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Core GTS2 and Riot XR2

Both the 2013 Core XR2 and the 2013 Core GTS2 are 5-strut kites with a unique large-diameter inflation valve, but they look very different in the sky.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2012 Peter Lynn Fury and Escape

Long known for their twin-skin ram air kites, we had a chance to test the 2012 Peter Lynn Fury and Escape, the first inflatable kites produced by the company. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Best Armada

The 2013 Best Armada is a relatively lightweight and beautifully finished twin tip. ... Read More...

2013 Freeride Kiteboarding Gear Test: Meet the Testers

For the 2013 Freeride Gear Test TKB trucked 28 kite models and 12 board models to La Ventana, Mexico, one of the best locations for reliable wind in North America during the winter months.... Read More...

Tahoe Snowkite Event for All Levels, January 25-27, 2013

Want to learn to snowkite in Tahoe? Come join the Sierra Snowkite crew for an action packed weekend of snowkiting, lessons, clinics, free gear demos, shredding at Sugar Bowl and more....... Read More...

IKA Announces Kiteboarding Class Changes

The IKA class meeting held last weekend in Rome has resulted in some important decisions for the 2013 season.... Read More...

VIDEO: Annabel van Westerop Training in Brazil

Six weeks of full time training in Brazil. Wow, that really paid off! ... Read More...

TKB Review: Wainman Hawaii Rabbit 2.0 White Edition

The Wainman Hawaii Rabbit 2.0 White Edition kites are low-aspect three-strut kites. These kites feature an adjustable bridle that can drastically change the feel and responsiveness of the kites.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Slingshot Z Kite

The 2013 Slingshot Z looks very similar to the 2012 version and is a 3-strut low-aspect kite. ... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Slingshot Rally

While overall the 2013 Rally looks very similar to the 2012 model it has received a big redesign for this year. The most obvious changes are the addition of two thin struts and a new bridle configuration.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Ozone Edge

The Ozone Edge is best known as a performance racing kite and for 2013 the Edge remains a high-aspect 5-strut kite.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Ozone Catalyst

The 2013 Ozone Catalyst is a 3-strut medium aspect kite with a relatively skinny leading edge.... Read More...

VIDEO: Bobryk in Brazil

Join Chris Bobryk for East Coast Overdose Part II as he explores South America's east coast while knocking out bangers.... Read More...

TKB Review: 2013 Gaastra Jekyll

Now reentering the US market after an almost 10-year hiatus, we received a 2013 Gaastra Jekyll to test. ... Read More...