Reports, Happenings, Events
South Africa brings out strange things in some people, and when the Cabrinha team showed up in search of some seriously strong winds - they got up to a bit of mischief. You'll have to wait until the 1st of June to see it all, but right now, Cabrinha are t
Most kiteboarders today would have never even seen a two line kite, let alone ridden one! But guys were there back in 1996 when it all began, so if anyone is bound to get nostalgic, it's them!
Do you own a 2017 Cabrinha kite and control bar? Run down to the garage, and check it for these components before your next session.
You may have seen two kites stacked together by a couple of groms at a kiteboarding comp, but have you ever seen four?
We've all heard that Ruben Lenten had cancer. He got hit hard by it, but now he's back and doing the same crazy stuff he used to.
We should be out paddling, but we're having a sale!
Learning to kitesurf has never been easier! If you're thinking about getting started in the sport, go and chat with an instructor today.
Throwing a bar to yourself? That's unheard of, but Keahi just did it with a kite, a hydrofoil and a wave. You HAVE to see this!
It might just revolutionize professional kiteboarding, because never before has there been a pro tour that is exclusively for park style riding. The Kite Park Leage is up and running for real now, and expect greatness.
It's a different world out there, and thinking twice about riding in the colder months might save more than just a bad hair day...
Armed with a quiver of surfboards and a stash of Ozone Reo's, Ryland Blakeney booked a plane ticket to Indo with the promise of a sick left hander.
Make friends in the lineup - not enemies! Follow these simple rules to stand up paddle surfing and keep the good vibes flowing in the lineup.
Trade or your old F-One gear
From the Rhino, to the Rebel, Dice and now the Ace. North Kiteboarding have been delivering great kites to kiteboarders since 2001.
Hidden in the mountains, with access by airplane only, this kite spot is a perfect flat water freestyle haven. Guaranteed to be secluded.
Three kites, two boards, a harness and a pump in one bag? Easy, just follow these tips to help you fit all your kite gear in one bag, and it will arrive safe and sound to your winter kite safari.
The lavish life of a professional kiteboarder is amazing. Surf, Sun, Sand - they're living a life that some could only dream of. But they call it 'living in the bubble', and they want to share what it's really like.
One-design classes are the standard in sailing, and soon to be kiteboarding with Neil Prydes CR:X Class, a convertible foil/twintip setup that evens the playing field for racers.
Now that foil kites have overtaken inflatables for racing, Ozone could bring back the Edge to its roots. Boosting HUGE and floating for days.
From 'Roll Clouds' to Contrails, the World Meteorological Organisation has classified a bunch of new cloud types for the first time since 1987 - thanks to the internet and people posting pictures of nasty looking storms.
You and a friend can win a brand new Core kite just for answering some questions to a survey
The Naish Boxer was a familiar name at beaches between 2001 and 2007. But after a decade, Naish decided it's time to bring it back.
A foil kite from North, called the Ace. Continuing their Vegas themed naming structure, and promising to be the fastest foil of them all.
Legendary kite designer Pat Goodman shows how they're testing prototypes of the 2018 Cabrinha FX, with Nick Jacobsen in Maui, Hawaii.
The Cumbuco Lagoon in Brazil is famous for dune buggies, bikinis and the worlds best freestyle kiteboarders. You've seen the spot before, but these girls take the location to another level.
12m worth of plywood and nylon, brought together some of Australia's best Wakestyle riders for an Aussie Day shindig that will be remembered...
Even though it's the last thing the water touches, a kite surfboards tail makes a HUGE difference in the way a board feels. Watch how the same board, with a different tail changes Carl Ferreira session in Cape Town.
ASWA are going to Mauritius to ride some world class waves over winter. Two weeks of Sunshine, resorts, kiting and much more ...
Who better to learn a thing or two from, than a couple of the best big air kiteboarders in the world, while they sit around on a 40 knot day in Cape Town!
The importance of releasing your Quick Release is highlighted in this scary video of a guy who dropped his kite a little too close to a pole.
The Gold Coast turned it on for the grand final of the NKL, and young grommie from QLD Kye Evans took first place. In fact it was a QLD trifecta, with two from the Sunshine Coast and one from the Gold Coast on the podium!
While you might say that every great kiteboarding photo has a rider, water, and some sand. This probably isn't what you first pictured!
After 6 rounds of high octane Freestyle and Big Air action around Australia and New Zealand. The NKL is coming back to the Gold Coast for one last hurrah.
Sharks aren't always scary. When you know they're there, kiteboarding around a shark can be fun!
After spending 8 years out of the water for safety reasons, recently retired President of the United States, Barack Obama booked himself some kiteboarding lessons.
For one day only come and check out the bargains and get yourself some new toys / spare parts / free sausage sizzle.
Senior Shop Manager needed for thriving kitestore in NSW
A twilight final for one of the most anticipated events of the year, and a well deserving winner. Nick Jacobsen has won the 2017 Red Bull King of the Air.
Another light start for the NKL, with exceptional conditions for the remainder of the weekend in Melbourne!
After several years worth of cringe-worthy crashes in Cape Town, and almost losing a competitor last year as a result of a wipeout - organizers have this year made impact vests mandatory.
VICTORIAN KITEBOARDERS RAMP UP FOR ROUND 5 OF NATIONAL KITEBOARDING LEAGUE IN MELBOURNE
Light winds on day one didn't stop NSW's best kiteboarders from hitting Dolls Point this weekend, for Round 4 of the NKL.
Check out these incredible images of kiteboarder chick Kea Janssen riding on WA's Hutt River, with bright pink water.
Two of the worlds most extreme kiteboarders, with true pedigree in the King Of The Air, won't be competing in this years event due to injuries sustained in training.
With only one month until the Grand Final on the Gold Coast, Sydney will play host to Australia's best kiteboarders at the iconic Dolls Point.
It's all about taking big Risks says the ex-world freestyle champ and reigning Red Bull King of the Air winner. Wait until you hear what he's got planned for 2017 though...
From the Triple S to the current competitive Wakestyle scene, Sam Light is a man with his finger on the pulse of what's really going on in Kiteboarding.
Master of both technical and stylish trickery, Jake Kelsick gets back to basics with 5 great tricks for beginner kiteboarders.
You won't find smoother kiteboarding than what's shown here from Karolina Winkowska on her 2016 trip to Brazil...
Kevin Langeree has been hard at work this week, testing out some 2018 model prototypes from Naish with his buddies.
The 'Most Extreme Kiteboarder on Earth' is back with a new video, and vows to return to the Red Bull King of the Air.
Nearly 60 months on the road, kiteboarding everywhere and spending most of it outdoors. Katie Potter knows that it's better to be outside!
The Classic Holidays NKL has come to a close in Christchurch following three days of kiteboarding action at The Estuary.
Jump high, board off, pull hard. That's a Dirty loop, and when someone actually lands one, they're going to win the Red Bull King of the Air.
The Classic Holidays NKL is proudly sponsored by Classic Holidays and Kiteboarding Australia, and supported by industry sponsors Ozone, Cabrinha, North, Axis and Konrad, and exclusive car hire partner, RedSpot.
Work in the incredible Lancelin, Western Australia
International riders on foil boards show just how fast they can go in the annual WA Kitesurfing event.
From First Point in Noosa on a surfboard, to charging Teahupoo with a kite. Take a trip through Keahi De Aboitiz' photo album, and find out how he became the kiter he is today.
Each and every year since it began, the Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton event has attracted more competitors than it could handle, and riders have been turned away. This year, they expect the same to happen, but they've managed to squeeze 25 more riders i
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