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. ... Read More...
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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. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Epic 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For 2011, Epic Kites is continuing the Screamer, Renegade, and Junior Pro lines.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Richard Branson Turns Back During English Channel Crossing
The AP reports that Branson had to give up his attempt to kitesurf across the English Channel on Tuesday because of rough seas and high winds.... Read More...
Nobile 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For 2011, Nobile will offer three next-generation kites and focused their R&D on retuning each of their canopies to offer faster turning, more power, and stable performance. ... Read More...
VIDEO: World Champion Kevin Langeree Injury Update
Kevin Langeree injured his knee during the final heat at PKRA Fuerteventura.... Read More...
North 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
For the 2011 product year, North is rolling out an impressive line of five different kites.... Read More...
RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
While many companies seem to be releasing more products marketed as being all-around, RRD is taking a different approach and is offering four kites this year that are each being marketed for a specific purpose. ... Read More...
Wainman Hawaii 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview
In answering our questions, R&D Manager Mike Husky hinted at the possibility of some new Rabbits and even a single size of the long anticipated Wainman C-kite, but is keeping the details vague.... Read More...
August 2010
*13,000 Miles of Kitesurfing: 15 Countries over 145 Days in a VW Van
*From the Beginning: An interview with Wainman Hawaii's Franz Olry
*Instructional: Nuclear Grab, Unhooking in Waves, Hitting a Slider... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Ben Wilson Launches New Brand
Today, Ben Wilson announced he is launching his own brand of kites and boards called BENWILSONSURF.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Final Wrap Up from PKRA Tenerife
The wind averaged approximately 20-25 knots throughout the day under cloudless, sunny blue skies. ... Read More...
The Kiteboarder Magazine August 2010
https://issuu.com/the-kiteboarder-magazine/docs/the-kiteboarder-august-2010... Read More...
INSTRUCTIONAL: Riding Toeside
Even for many seasoned riders, riding toeside seems to be an elusive skill, not because it’s hard to do, but because it’s hard to do well.... Read More...
Liquid Force Launches 2011 Website
Today, Liquid Force Kiteboarding launched their new website featuring their 2011 products.... Read More...
Nobile 2010 T5 Analyze This Kite Review
According to our testers, the T5 was well-behaved and never did anything unexpected.... Read More...
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...