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KSP Cascais, Portugal, Wraps Up with Another Day of LIght WInd

Today saw the culmination of the EDP Kite Surf Pro Cascais World Championship tour event in which thirty-six of the world’s top kite surfers from seventeen nations came together at Guincho Beach in Cascais, Portugal, the first-ever European tour stop for the KSP.... Read More...

2012 REAL Triple-S Results

Bringing the seventh annual Triple-S Invitational to a close, Friday night’s award ceremony concluded the prestigious week-long Surf, Slick, and Slider competition.... Read More...

VIDEO: Nicky Rudd in Coche

Filmed by Andre Magarao in Coche, Venezuela, one of the best freestyle spots in the world.... Read More...

New DVD for Beginners: The Way to Fly

As the title states, this is truly the most comprehensive beginner instructional video I have seen since I started kiting in 1999.... Read More...

VIDEO: Venezuela Trailer

Here's a trailer for the upcoming movie that was filmed during the Slingshot/Brunotti Venezuela Tour. Featuring Youri Zoon and Alex Fox. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Cape Verde

Kirsty Jones organized a trip to explore the Cape Verde Islands with current world champion Airton Cozzolino. She spent time living in an ethnic tent, a five star yacht, and a surf hostel in areas of Cape Verde far from the beaten track. What followed was a two-week lifestyle surf trip with some stunning scenery.... Read More...

VIDEO: How to Jibe a Surboard

Jibing is a fundamental skill that is necessary if you are going to ride a directional board.... Read More...

KSP Announces Partnership with MetaCafe for Live Streaming Coverage

The Kite Surf Pro World Championship Tour (KSP) today announced that MetaCafe will be their live-stream partner for the 2012 season. Specializing in keeping enthusiasts in the loop on the latest trends, MetaCafe is an entertainment network that focused on movies, video games and live action sports.... Read More...

TKB Surf Instructional Guide: Learn to Kitesurf in the Waves

If you've been eager to try kiteboarding in the waves, this guide is full of information specifically for you.... Read More...

TKB Beginner Instructional Guide: The Perfect Companion to Your Kiteboarding Lesson

Full of helpful information tailored specifically for the beginning kiteboarder, the TKB Beginner Instructional Guide is the perfect compliment to your first kiteboarding lessons. ... Read More...

PKRA France: Gold Games Wrap Up After Another Day of Light Wind

Keeping confident with an optimistic mindset and the slight chance of early wind, competitors arrived at 8am to be briefed on the plan for the day. This plan turned out to be quite similar to the days prior wait for the wind to increase. ... Read More...

Former Surfing World Junior Champ Pedro Henrique joins BEST Wave Team

Just in time for the EDP Kite Surf Pro Cascais stop of the 2012 KSP Tour BEST announce the signing of former World Junior Surf Champion Pedro Henrique to their wave team.... Read More...

Underwave VACUUM Imperial Waist Harness Now Available

Using technology you can find in some medical devices, Underwave has integrated an air tight pouch within the shell that molds your back by sucking air out of the pouch, giving you in return the best possible support, with an excellent load transfer. ... Read More...

VIDEO: How to Kiteboard Upwind

After learning how to get up on a board, learning to ride upwind is the next major milestone in your kiteboarding career. ... Read More...

VIDEO: The Europe LF Pure Fun Tour

First stop of the Euro Tour starting in England. Filled with Cable, Ale, Hangovers, and Curry. Stay tuned for more from the Pure Fun Tour.... Read More...

PKRA O’Neill Kiteboard World Cup in Holland Results

Kevin Langeree (NED) and Ewan Jaspan (AUS) took center stage in front of the judges, throwing down the best maneuvers and most impressive tricks they could showcase. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Kitesurfing the Farmlands of the Snake River Plain

On the Snake River Plain in Idaho there exists a microculture of windsport enthusiasts. Mud Lake has a less than desirable shoreline. Windsurfers have been going to Mud Lake for over 20 years from all over SE Idaho and cut a path to the water. ... Read More...

VIDEO: How to Tack a Surfboard while Kitesurfing

Tacking on a surfboard is a great way to change quickly change directions without loosing any ground downwind. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Luke Whiteside in Western Oz

Check this video of North Kiteboarding team rider Luke Whiteside's trip down under.... Read More...

Vela Kitesurf and Windsurf Resorts Purchased by Pryde Group Americas

HR Sports Resorts and Pryde Group America announced that PGA has purchased the Vela Windsurf Resorts and Vela Kitesurf Resorts brands from HR Sports and will be expanding the number of destination resort facilities... Read More...

2012 La Ventana Classic Projects Chosen

Thanks to everyone who helped in the event this year - below are the first round of projects you helped raise money for -and there are more to come! ... Read More...

VIDEO: Basic Kitesurfing Skills – Frontside Off the Top

The basic frontside off the lip is every rider's introduction to riding a wave with a kite. A good top turn involves a lot of timing between your kite, your board position, and the wave and it can take some time to pull it all together.... Read More...

VIDEO: Stefan Spiessberger in Capetown

Video summing up North rider Stefan Spiessberger's three months of winter training in Capetown, South Africa in the beginning of 2012. ... Read More...

VIDEO: Ruben Lenten Snowkite Cliff Jump – Red Bull Ragnarok 2012

During the Red Bull Ragnarok 2012, professional kiter Ruben Lenten did a spectacular jump off a hundred meter high cliff on the HaugastÃ¸l plateau in Norway... Read More...

PROFILED: Chelu Guardati

Chelu grew up in Campana, about 50 miles from Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires. She got a degree in Advertising/Public Relations and worked various marketing jobs in the city for a few years but realized that being in an office was not what she wanted for her life. ... Read More...

New York State Parks: Help remove the ban on kitesurfing !

This is already in place and could affect access at your local beach. Don't let this precedence be set for our sport and help out your fellow riders in New York! Please sign the petition and enlist the support of your other kiting friends to help out the cause.... Read More...

It’s Official, Kiteboarding to be Included in the 2016 Olympics

Today the International Sailing Federation voted to include kiteboarding in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Not only is kiteboarding in, but windsurfing is out as there are a limited number of medals that can be given to sailing sports. ... Read More...