Archive for January, 2009

Stand-up Paddle Boarding - winter on Potomac

By admin • Jan 7th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

It seams that  that there are other choices besides snowboarding, ski or kiteboarding this winter. Check, this picture of Gregory Miller paddle-boarding on the Potomac a few days ago.
“I went in 7 or 8 times up to my head. The water temp was 35f and air around 40f. I stayed out for over 2 hrs […]



MLK Day of Service Cleanup - Surfrider’s DC chapter

By admin • Jan 7th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Surfrider’s DC Chapter is partnering with the Sierra Club, Earth Conservation Corps, DC Parks & Rec, DDOE, and Groundwork Anacostia River for a cleanup and invasive plant removal along the Anacostia River, in honor of the MLK National Day of Service and the Inauguration.
Monday, January 19
Pope Branch Park
9 am to 1 pm
Meet at Fairlawn Ave […]



Samsung Snowkite Masters 2009

By admin • Jan 7th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News, Snowboarding News

At a sunny and with tons of snow but wind poor weekend on Saturday secured John Schaschl the victory at the Samsung Rail session.
One of the Top 10 international rider on the water, Michael Schitzhofer surprised the Snowkite scene at the SAMSUNG Snowkite Masters with his second place behind Heinar Brandstötter and Martin Stobbe. The […]



Ventana Classic/KiteXpo: Royal & new products 2B unveiled!

By admin • Jan 7th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Photo courtesy Jim Stringfellow
UPDATE 1/6/09: The La Ventana Classic and Kitexpo is stoked to announce that Royal Kiteboarding has registered as a participant and will have new 2009 product available for demo. We have also learned that at least two companies will be unveiling their 2009 season spring kite releases for the first time!
Other:

The event […]



2009 Kahoona - new delta kite from Best

By admin • Jan 7th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Best Kiteboarding is proud to announce the latest addition to its 2009 kite line up.

The new Kahoona is the perfect choice for every rider looking for a super stable, easy-to-rig, easy- to-fly kite. A reduced aspect-ratio and swept leading edge make the Kahoona Best’s quickest relaunching kite: it is the perfect kite choice for beginners […]