2013 KB4C Results from Hood River
Today wrapped up the 2013 Athletes for Cancer KB4C in beautiful Hood River. ... Read More...
News
General and Kiteboarding News
Slingshot Launches 2014 Kite Line-Up
Kiteboarding designers at Slingshot Kites announce their brand new 2014 product today. ... Read More...
One Great Excuse to Visit Mozambique
The Vilanculos Downwind: A Kiteboarding Adventure Challenge, September 2013... Read More...
Tuva Jansen and the Bunny
For freestyle or surf, the Bunny is Tuva's favorite kite. ... Read More...
The KUZI Project: 500 Miles. 50+ Islands. Two Old Friends.
In just five days, Seth Warren and Kirk Harris will embark on the KUZI Project -- a 500-mile self supporting journey up the coast of East Africa. Fueled by the Kuzi trade wind, a summertime force that pushes wind and swell from the Indian Ocean northward, the team will paddle and kiteboard this extensive stretch of coastline exploring its adjacent islands and remote, pristine coastal areas.... Read More...
Cayman to Host First Kiteboarding Competition in 2014
Following on from the recent tremendous successes of Cayman-based kite surfing professional, Jhon Mora, head instructor at Kitesurf Cayman, the Cayman Islands intends to put itself firmly on the international kitesurfing map with the launch of Cayman’s own four day kitesurfing championship: The Rock International Open, to be held from 12 16 February, 2014.... Read More...
Freeride 836: Miami to the Keys for Charity
A 68-mile kiteboarding adventure through Southern Florida.... Read More...
PKRA Marsala Wraps-up with No Wind and Three Winners
The PKRA kiteboarding event in Marsala wraps-up last week with no wind and three winners. ... Read More...
Pick One Up: Volume 10, Number 2
Featuring stories from the San Blas Islands, Sri Lanka, the Grenadines, and St. Augustine. ... Read More...
Slingshot 2014 Sneak Peek
Two weeks and counting until Slingshot launches their 2014 Global Kite Product Release... Read More...
Grenadine Islands Travel Info
The Kiteboarder Magazine Volume 10, Number 2 features a trip to the Grenadine Islands with the Epic Kites team. Want to do a similar trip? Here's what you need to know.... Read More...
Sunset Swim Charity Event: Best Year Yet!
Sensi Graves and crew raise funds for Athletes for Cancer at the Sunset Swim Charity Fashion Show during the Triple S Invitational 2013. ... Read More...
Airush Looking for East Coast Sales Representative
Airush North America is currently seeking an active member of the kiting community to fulfill the Airush East Coast Sales Representative position.... Read More...
Strutless Kites: Strut Your Stuff. Or Not.
This year, for the first time ever, we are seeing production kites with zero struts. Their designers claim they are lighter, more compact when packed, and feature better low end performance than kites with struts.... Read More...
Wish List: 8 New Kiteboarding Accessories
Just in time for Father's Day, check out these 8 new kiteboarding products.... Read More...
2013 Triple S Invitational Event Wrap-Up
Colleen Carroll wraps up this year's Triple S on the water and in writing. ... Read More...
Heinekens Sweep 2013 North American Championship
After four days of racing at Crissy Field, Johnny and Erika take the continental racing title.... Read More...
Final Results: Triple S Invitational 2013
Seven full days of competition wraps up on Cape Hatteras.... Read More...
North American Kite Racing Champion to be Decided Today
After three days of racing at the North American Kiteboard Racing Championship at the St. Francis Yacht Club, the top 10 of 74 kiters will face off on today in four scheduled races to see who will take the title.... Read More...
Heineken Leads by One Point at North American Kite Racing Championship
The second day of racing for the North American Kite Racing Championships saw the Yellow and Blue get changed up for closer racing throughout the fleets. ... Read More...
North American Kite Racing Championship Day Two
Kite racing explodes onto the scene at Crissy Field in San Francisco, CA, USA.... Read More...
Ian Ponting Joins Underground
Involved in the kiteboarding industry since 2001, Ian Ponting has joined Underground as a Partner and is heading the company as Brand Manager.... Read More...
Wind is Big Business for Makani Power
Google X acquires Makani Power, a green energy startup founded by Naish's first kite designer.... Read More...
Catching Up with Andy Yates
Shoulder surgeries, medical school, and a possible return to the PKRA Tour. ... Read More...
Jacob Buzianis Joins DBS as Sales Manager
DBS, distributor for AXIS, RRD and Mystic, welcomes Jacob to the team.... Read More...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gear Maintenance and Repair
Learn how to maintain and repair your rig before it's actually broken. ... Read More...
Kite Body Surfing – Don’t Call it Body Dragging
Meet Danny Diaz, the world's first aspiring pro kite body surfer. Don't call it body dragging.... Read More...
Ride of a Lifetime with a 16- foot Great White
In Variables, Patagonia spearfishing ambassador Kimi Werner strives to find her place in the ecosystem. She treads the line between predator and prey eventually discovering balance in an unlikely place.... Read More...
NEWS: Pulido and Pastor win Mondial du Vent 2013
Competition heats up with 61 riders from over twenty countries at the PKRA's second stop in 2013.... Read More...
2013 Light Wind Kiteboarding Gear Test: Meet the Testers and Read About Their Favorite Kites and Boards
We were actually dreading this test. I mean, who in their right mind wants to leave wind at their home location to purposely seek out 10 mph conditions so they can fly big kites and ride big twin tips?... Read More...