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Hidden in the backcountry is a not-so-little place Jennie likes to call home. With smooth, reliable wind flow, untracked Aussie Pow and plenty of hills to glide from; welcome to Snowkite Base Camp, Thredbo NSW.
But when done right, a little bit of artwork on a board can go a long way, as surfers have been showing off for years. Alex Lewis-Hughes has done just that with his newly designed graphics on the Axis range in 2015. Not too hot, not too cold.
The life of a kite model is a complex thing. Every year, undergoing careful and calculated refinement from it's companies R&D team, before emerging 'All New!" at the beginning of the season. Some change for the better, some for the worse, and some have be
In the interest of safety, Transport WA in conjunction with WAKSA have implemented new laws requiring the use of PFD (Personal Floatation Devices), Flares and EPIRB devices when kiteboarding more than 400m offshore.
Have you ever had an invite to a party that seemed too good to be true? You know, the kinds of party where there's pretty girls, sunset beers and professional kiteboarders everywhere you turn? Everybody knows!
Check the new video from Naish
Kiteboarding is one of those sports which invites participants of all kinds. From topless photo shoots to the best mustache we've ever seen, we bring you a list of five whacky and downright strange kiteboarders that are dear to our hearts.
A new brand of T-Shirts for kitesurfers now available in Australia
Have you ever returned from a kiteboarding session to find one of your struts isn't quite as 'happy' as it should be? Leaks in struts are pretty common, and could be caused by any number of things. The good news, is these leaks are easily fixed yourself a
It's been hailed as QLD's version of the Lighthouse to Leighton, without the weed issues. So when Australia's fastest racers get on the ferry to Magnetic Island on the 29th of August; we're in for a show.
Kite Townsville's International Kiteboarding Championship will provide a dramatic back-drop to the annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week with both events being held from 28th August to 2nd September 2014.
We're all gear geeks here at Seabreeze.com.au, so we love this time of year where everyone jets off to exotic locations, and returns with fresh gossip, glossy photos and tempting product samples from the kiteboarding companies new season range.
Adventure Kiting WA will take you on a kite safari from Perth up the Western Australian coastline towards Exmouth to some of the most amazing kite surfing spots we have to offer!
One of the worlds biggest charity kiteboarding events has just wrapped up in the Hood River, Oregon, and again it's been a huge success. The Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Event has raised a ton of money and spread some awareness through not only the 154 kiteboard
With the North Kiteboarding alliance out of the bag, Aaron Hadlow is free to mentor one of the biggest names in Junior Kiteboarding, Tom Bridge.
Lets face it, teetering along on the end of a hydrofoil isn't the most elegant form of our sport, and it certainly doesn't go hand-in-hand with jumping.
W.A's premier kiteboarding and SUP store, Action Sports WA is for sale.
One of the best flat-water kiteboarding locations in the world is under fire this week, with a serious possibility of the sport being banned altogether. Lets take this as a word of warning in Australia, as the possibility of this happening here is real.
You might have heard, but Keahi De Aboitiz is out of action for a few months while his ankle repairs. Then this week, Jason Wolcott Photography shared a great photo of the man taking somewhat of a beating, from underwater; which really highlights how good
Lets be blunt, the new kite from Naish was named the 'Pivot' for a reason... Don't expect any power through the turns from this new kite - it's built to (you guessed it) 'Pivot'!
Will this new Naish Pivot be a watershed in performance/rideability or ... ? Read on for insights...
Have you ever wondered where kiteboarding will be in 10 years from now? Will it go the distance? Or fade away to the niche markets and obscure corners of the world? All it takes is a quick look towards the sport on which kiteboarding is mostly derived, Wi
Remember the days of learning to kiteboard where all you could see was water, all you could taste was salt and every wave felt like a slap in the face?=
Kiteboarding Back rolls take only one session to land (you know, but forever to master), if you follow these simple tips you'll be looking at the world in a whole new way - upside down!
It was one of the biggest events in kiteboarding this year, Over 12,000 spectators lined the natural amphitheater to watch 24 of the worlds best kiteboarders jump as high as they could, loop the kite as low as possible and much to the crowds delight, take
Job Vacancy with CrazyFly Kites - Become a 2015 Ambassador!
Follow the breeze with Jalou Langeree as she shares her passion for kiteboarding, wave by wave, with smiles for miles. With South Africa in her heart and wind in her hair, she keeps her kiteboard close and her kite perched high in the clouds. Take in the
For those in the industry, it was one of the worst kept secrets of all time, but finally it's official. Aaron Hadlow is part of the North Kiteboarding Team.
Lined with spectators, the grassy areas outside Real Watersports are the place to be this week, with idea winds for 9m kites providing the perfect recipe for what can only be described as the worlds biggest playground for kiteboarders.
After five days of action, that's it for this years Triple S event on the Outer Banks in Cape Hatteras. Riders spent the competition battling for over $40,000 USD in prize money across the Sliders, Slicks and Surf (Hence the Triple S name) with Sam Light
Some say; our logo is not actually a set of waves pitching in perfect unison, but the aftermath of a powerful slash on that 'one last run' before sunset. All we know, is that carving turns are one of the best feeling tricks in the sport of kiteboarding.
There's nothing better than flicking your feet around to ride toeside, then whacking the bajeezus out of a piece of chop. Water simply explodes from your kiteboard, it glints in the sun, floats for seemingly forever in the air then settles back to earth l
When a movie all about kiteboarding gets featured on the front page of YouTube, that's a big deal. It's an even bigger deal when it's made by one of the top 5 content producers for the site, someone with almost two million followers , who frequently enjoy
Title This week it would seem that kiteboarding is all about the girls. Not because it's womens week or anything logical like that, just because there's all of a sudden been an influx of media surrounding the fairer sex and our sport of kiteboarding.
With the latest release from Alex Campat and the Kiteskate Lab, we thought some of you might be wondering why kiteboarders decide to ditch the straps, lace up a pair of old Nikes and try kiteskating.
A new kite specially designed for the waves from the Blade Kites
Kiteboarding might not yet have reached the magnitude of sports like skydiving when it comes to the tourism industry, but it's certainly been used to spruce up several countries advertising campaigns this year.
Get offshore to explore new places to kitesurf!
PKRA Superstars will be on the Moon Tour in Zanzibar
It's strange seeing pictures of kites flying around, tiny black figures beneath them, but no spray from boards. We better get used to it though...
School Manager needed for a busy QLD kite store next summer.
This week thirty five kiteboarders had their hearts crushed, dreams shattered and plans ruined, when they got knocked back from the Triple S invitational in Cape Hatteras.
Rewind three years and 99.9% of all kiteboarders would have never heard of Tona, the super-cool company based in Antigua which is in the West Indies. But now, the boys are popping up all over the place, from kite promos to the best of YouTube compilations
That chill is in the air again, which means it's time for the annual Triple S competition in Cape Hatteras, USA. This year with a new format, new wildcard entrants and the same old favourites we know and love, we're already excited about what's to come.
It's finally come to fruition. For years it's been generally accepted that one day, we're going to be kiting around in mid air, tethered to a foil underwater. It might even be the new norm when it comes to speed sailing.
Bob Dawson touched on many peoples lives, and had a huge impact on the Kitesurfing world. Bob tragically passed away on the 13th August, 2010.
When trouble stirs in paradise, the guys from WAKSA are first on the scene to help out, whether it's your beach being threatened, an accident occurring or the promotion of safe kiteboarding, WAKSA and Kiteboarding Australia membership is more than just in
There's just something about April in Brisbane, March is windy, reliable Southerlies and occasional North Easters. But Come the first of April - BOOM, doldrums. Nothing but the lightest breezes grace Easter weekend for the annual Sail Brisbane event at th
Maybe North made to many Rebels this year or maybe their Evo is just too good on 4 lines, although after watching this video, it doesn't exactly sell their 4 line models. It's all a little confusing, so we put together this list of generally accepted pros
Get ready to have a think, a deep, meaningful think about why you go kiteboarding. James Boulding takes you on that journey with the help of an inspiring man named Alan Watts.
Kitesurfing Business For Sale, KiteSurf 1770, in Agnes Water, Town of 1770, Central Coast Queensland, Australia. Established 2008 - Coming on 6 years Solid trading figures turnover of over $100,000 pa Excellent marketing and promotion To be sold wit
Think about everything involved in such a trick for a second. You fly the kite, ride the board, do the backside 180 while holding (with your feet) the board on just the right angle, land backwards keeping the fins out of the water. Find the bar, grab it,
A quick video from Best Kiteboarder Soloveykina
Luxe Surf is born from the desire to explore a different design paradigm and provide a unique set of riding characteristics to its customers.
"The first-ever strapless kitesurfing competition is taking place in Sardinia, Italy from April 9th to 13th. The best kitesurfers in the world will be competing head-to-head at Red Bull Unfastened."
It's here! It's here! The UK crew have hit the publish button on their epic new kite movie, featuring the UK Crew, a VIP list of kiteboarders that pack some serious credentials
Epic cinematography, check. Wise old man narration, check. Beautiful scenery, check. This film by Cabrinha has all the makings of a box office record breaker. But it's free, and it's made especially for us. Kiteboarders, because only we understand how epi
It's been a long time coming, but the boys from the Freeride Project are back after a year long break. Expected to be released late in 2013, it's taken another three months to render, will the wait be worth it?
Most crew on a kiteboard (hint: they're all female)
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18 metre
Great light wind option for a larger rider. Never used much. No repairs ever,...
$500
12 metre
Selling my 2022 Duotone Neo SLS 12m. The kite is in very good condition and...
$850
12 metre
2026 evo dlab 12m, great condition, near new, grab a bargain, was $4,400 new...
$2,650
138 cm
Classic complete kitesurfing board by Dan O'Donnell's of Cardboards. Weight...
$300
6 metre
Eleveight OS V3 Kite is a dedicated foil and freeride kite, every inch of...
$600
14 metre
Don't really want to let this kite go but life is getting in the way and would...
$1,250
11 metre
As new 11 neo sls
$1,600
