Archive for November, 2008

Potomac residents get down with stand-up paddle boarding

By admin • Nov 30th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Check the video of Maverick and Duce form Potomac Board Rats having a stand-up paddle boarding on the Potomac
Many participants practice the sport on the ocean or other “flat” water,” but the Board Rats first got the idea to take to the rapids at Great Falls over the summer and have been practicing there […]



The Wizards of Oz - new film from Flysurfer

By admin • Nov 30th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Flysurfer teamrider Mathias Wichmann has finished his Australian Road Trip Movie, called “The Wizards of OZ”.
Hope you enjoy a little adventure video full of nature, kiteboarding and pure fun..

The Wizards of Oz from Flysurfer Kiteboarding on Vimeo.



Best kiteboarding - Waroo 2009 Promo Video

By admin • Nov 30th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

With the HP release all taken care of it was time to turn our attention to the new Waroo. With a strong Freeride focus, do anything and ride anywhere attitude the Waroo is the perfect kite for 95% of riders and riding. Alex Brown packed his video camera, left his landboards back at home and […]



PASA - insurance program for recreational kiteboarders

By admin • Nov 29th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

NAGS HEAD, N.C. – North America’s leading kiteboarding association in conjunction with its insurance provider is excited to offer liability insurance to its recreational kiteboarding members.
The Professional Air Sports Association provides free liability insurance through First Flight Insurance Group to PASA’s recreational members.
Christopher Nygard, chairman of PASA, said he feels kiteboarders often overlook the importance […]



Dave Tyburski joins Airush kiteboarding

By admin • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

 

 

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Airush is proud to announce the addition of Dave Tyburski to the Airush kiteboarding team as a new product manager. We are very stoked to work with him due to his great understanding of where the sport and equipment is heading. Together we’ll continue to […]



Kiteworld Mag - F-One Bandit Dos 10 test

By admin • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News, Reviews

F-One Bandit Dos 10m test by Kiteworld Mag

CONDITIONS TESTED IN:
Gusty 18 – 30 knots

THE HYPE:
The Delta C shape is a concept developed and patented by F-One, and has proved reliable in all disciplines and for all levels of kiting. This single design is the solution for all types of riders for one clear choice, combining […]



2009 Ocean Rodeo Rise Venturi - video

By admin • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Ocean Rodeo, team Rider Jeremie Tronet walks you though the steps with Ocean Rodeo’s 2009 Rise Venturi and his 09 pro model Zen 129.

2009 Ocean Rodeo Rise Venturi and Zen 129×39 Jeremie Tronet Pro board from Ocean Rodeo on Vimeo.



Snow kite lofting video

By admin • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News, Snowboarding News

Check this snow kite lofting video. This guy was extremely lucky…



F-One 2009 kiteboards twin tip preview

By admin • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

We just received this today from the F-One USA. Check out the new graphics of the upcoming 09 F-One Twin-Tip. Prices and specifications to come soon.



Not So Fast: A Dispute Takes Down a Sailing Record

By admin • Nov 28th, 2008 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

By CHRIS MUSELER/NY Times
 
 

When the Frenchman Sébastien Cattelan stepped off his kiteboard after a blistering run on Namibia’s Walvis Bay last month, he knew he had become the first person to exceed 50-knots on a sailing craft.
That made Cattelan the world-record holder — until about two weeks ago. His status changed when the World […]