Archive for March, 2009

Jeff Tobias about Vari Kites - ASR Podcast

By admin • Mar 10th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

by Marina Chang

Jeff Tobias was one of kiteboarding’s original pro riders.
PODCAST #141:
This week, host Ryan Riccitelli of The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASNews.net, will be interviewing Jeff Tobias of Vari Kites, LIVE in a videocast interview from Maui. Jeff will be introducing Vari Kite’s first production kite, the Condor One, a 4-line hybrid which will be […]



Learn to kiteboard local with Osprey Kite Sports

By admin • Mar 10th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Intro to kiteboarding is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Osprey Nest in Severna Park Maryland from 7-9pm. This $50.00 course and media presentation will outline what it takes to become a kiteboarder. All lecture that is usually done during the ground lesson is covered and more. Wind awareness, safety, equipment types, […]



“Attic Jam” - new video from Marshall Movies

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

Check Dean’s new video “Attic Jam”.
This episode includes footage of St Augustine’s , Dale Martin, a super cool kiter/surfer from Florida.
Attic Jam has lots of clips from fall 08′ and a few clips from my PR trip in Jan 09′ . Greg Morrison, Steve Sabia, Scott Kendall, and East of Maui pro, Matt Ramsey, are […]



A Warm Weekend in Puerto Rico!!!

By admin • Mar 5th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, Sessions

by ToddB 
My wife and I just got back from a great weekend trip to San Juan. I’d have to say if you’re craving some warm blue water and can take a day or two off work, this is a great place to go! We were able to find affordable direct flights and found great lodging […]



North Kiteboarding - Kontact 2009

By admin • Mar 5th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

Presentation video of the 2009 North Kontact
North introduces the Kontact; A surfboard range that will take your kite-surfing to new levels! With the input of pro riders Sky Solbach and Dreu Beavis, Australian shaper Martin Littlewood has put his 30 + years of shaping experience and a full year of R&D into the Kontact range.

From […]



Poolesville snowkiting

By admin • Mar 5th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, Sessions

by ToddB

Headed out to a private farm in Poolesville with Matt and Lon. I would have blasted a message here but I only had persmission for 2 or 3 kiters. (and I’m very glad we called first as there were several farm trucks driving around who likely would have hassled us if we didn’t have […]



Slingshot 2009 RPM Preview!

By admin • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Articles, Kiteboarding, Reviews

 By ToddB
Finally got to fly this kite. I’m behind on some gear reviews, so I’ll throw up this RPM preview while it is fresh in my mind. When I get around to it, I also throw up a review the Ozone Flow foil I have been playing with and the REV2s I bought […]



2008 North Rebel 10M Review

By admin • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Reviews

by Jeffrey Gandee
Picked up an used 10m rebel to compliment my 14m rebel. Colors are blue/awesome color Pink. I weigh 195 lbs, and I ride either a 132 Cesar in the flat water, or a nobile shinn in the heavy-chop/surf.
Upon taking the kite out of the bag, you see the normally quality of a North […]



F-ONE Delta Kite >>> REVOLT available in the USA

By admin • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

More news about the new F-One kite Revolt from the F-One USA importer.
The new F-ONE REVOLT is a Delta kite (of course!). We just received our first samples a couple weeks ago and our first general shipment is coming in this week (7/9/11/13m). I tried the 9m last week end during a storm in the […]



ASNews Fri: Mauricio Abreu on new travel spots/Concept board

By admin • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Kiteboarding, News

 
 
PODCAST #141:
Joining us live from Maui, our guest on this week’s The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASNews.net podcast is Mauricio Abreu from Liquid Force. One of the industry’s top all around riders in surf, wake and freestyle, Mauricio recently completed first time trips to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. He is joining us on this week’s […]