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Watch a kite being electrified by powerlines - Kitesurfing News
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Watch a kite being electrified by powerlines

Next time you are kiting alongside power lines, you'll be more careful after watching this video of a bloke in the Philippines land his kite across two of them.

Welcome to the Other Side - Incredible Freestyle in WA - Kitesurfing News
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Welcome to the Other Side - Incredible Freestyle in WA

Featuring spectacular footage of iconic Australian kiting locations like Safety Bay in WA, this short film follows two kiters on a road trip to the land down under.

Learn how to Raley with Ewan Jaspan - Kitesurfing News
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Learn how to Raley with Ewan Jaspan

The Raley is one of the most popular tricks in kiteboarding, and leads to every other unhooked trick in the book. Learn how to nail it in one session with Ewan Jaspan.

Bikini Babes and Kiteboarders - Selling products since 1999 - Kitesurfing News
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Bikini Babes and Kiteboarders - Selling products since 1999

Remember the days when kite pants were cool? Were they ever cool? Coca-Cola seem to think so back in 1999, when the released this commercial showcasing the latest watersport to hit the beaches.

DIY Kiting Projects for Winter - Kitesurfing News
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DIY Kiting Projects for Winter

As kiting days become scarce, and the days get shorter - it's time to think of some winter pass-times to get you through until November. Open that shed and dust off the tools, it's time for some DIY!

Kiteboarding the biggest waves in the world - Kitesurfing News
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Kiteboarding the biggest waves in the world

Some of the biggest waves in the world roll into Nazar?, and this week there was one kiteboarder there to ride them....

Tips for Untanging Kite Bars and Lines - Kitesurfing News
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Tips for Untanging Kite Bars and Lines

Tangled lines? No worries! Follow these tips for untangling kite lines and you'll be launching again in less than 20 minutes, every time!

Uninhabited Islands and Perfect Kiting Conditions - Kitesurfing News
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Uninhabited Islands and Perfect Kiting Conditions

Some of the most enjoyable kiting sessions come from the days you least expect; the team from Patagonia know this all too well after spending a few weeks on board the Cabrinha Quest in the Pacific, at a place they call 'The Island of Everything'.

When Ship Gets Real - Naish Riders Explore Lanai Island - Kitesurfing News
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When Ship Gets Real - Naish Riders Explore Lanai Island

Tucked away between Molokai and Maui is a relatively unheard of little island called Lanai, where a giant cargo ship met its doom, and a small group of kiteboarders went camping for the weekend.

How to get into Wakeskating - Kitesurfing News
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How to get into Wakeskating

Bored with regular twintips? Tired of surfboards? Try a wakeskate! Alex Lewis-Hughes tells you how to get started, and answers all the questions you have about kiteboarding's most niche discipline.

It's time for The Megaloop Challenge - Kitesurfing News
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It's time for The Megaloop Challenge

16 of the worlds best kite loopers are prepping for a summer in waiting, as the Red Bull Mega Loop Challenge event window opens today.

Warp Speed Riding and Inter Galactic Boosting - Kitesurfing News
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Warp Speed Riding and Inter Galactic Boosting

Grab the winter woolies and join Ryan Coote on a big boosting adventure in Brandon Bay, Ireland, where the wind is howling and the water cold.

World Record Broken for the Longest Distance Kited by a Fema - Kitesurfing News
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World Record Broken for the Longest Distance Kited by a Fema

Over in the middle east, a kiter chick has just deflated her kite after a 17 hour session on the water, riding nearly 300km from Bahrain to Doha, Qatar. And she could have gone further!

Check out this artsy kiting photoshoot by Ydwer and Airush - Kitesurfing News
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Check out this artsy kiting photoshoot by Ydwer and Airush

Airush have been known for some pretty crazy photoshoots in the past, but this one certainly takes a bit more than a glance to understand.

The last man standing: All major brands sell hydrofoils - Kitesurfing News
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The last man standing: All major brands sell hydrofoils

This week Naish released their 2016/2017 promo video featuring the Ride, Trip and Fly, but it also showed off a shiny yellow hydrofoil, completing the list of major kite brands to release a foil for the masses.

Watch this insane kiteboarder tie himself to a yacht - Kitesurfing News
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Watch this insane kiteboarder tie himself to a yacht

Alex Thompson is the guy you might have seen do crazy things with his IMOCA 60 Hugo Boss, but this stunt puts even the best kiteboarders to shame.

A Love Affair with the Liquid Force Girls - Kitesurfing News
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A Love Affair with the Liquid Force Girls

The girls from Liquid Force aren't just for promo shoots, Malin Amle, Kristiin Oja and Sensi Graves can ride with the best of them. On a winter time dash to Brazil for some training, the three proved that they're all having a love affair, with kiteboardin

Cabrinha are Hiring - Work in the Kiteboarding Industry! - Kitesurfing News
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Cabrinha are Hiring - Work in the Kiteboarding Industry!

Neil Pryde Ltd is looking for a talented Brand Manager, and Product Manager to oversee the Cabrinha Brand from their Hong Kong Office.

Watch an Insane Megaloop from Akkers Eye View - Kitesurfing News
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Watch an Insane Megaloop from Akkers Eye View

Ever wondered what it's like to throw a megaloop? Watch Steven Akkersdijk huck one of the best you'll ever see, from his view.

Event organizers have outdone themselves with the first ever - Kitesurfing News
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Event organizers have outdone themselves with the first ever

Australia's best kiteboarders in both waves and freestyle flew in to the Gold Coast this weekend for the National Kiteboarding League's grand final, and were greeted with perfect conditions.

Winter is Coming! Read how to get new gear at a good price. - Kitesurfing News
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Winter is Coming! Read how to get new gear at a good price.

With the end of summer upon Australian shores, it's time for kite stores to sell out their summer stock and get into winter mode - the perfect time for you to grab some bargains!

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Car Park Sale - Airborne Kitesurfing

The return of the legendary Airborne Kitesurfing Car park sale. Bigger and better than ever with lots of gear and the chance to catch up with crew old and new.

Watch the biggest wipeouts of the Red Bull King of the Air. - Kitesurfing News
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Watch the biggest wipeouts of the Red Bull King of the Air.

The Red Bull King of the Air never fails to deliver in the crash department, but with such extreme conditions at this years event, the wipeouts were flowing thick and fast.

Aaron Hadlow wins King of the Air AGAIN! - Kitesurfing News
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Aaron Hadlow wins King of the Air AGAIN!

Super Sunday in South Africa delivered all that the riders, and spectators wanted at the Red Bull King of the Air. Aaron Hadlow made the best of the conditions, busting out his signature mega-loop KGB to nab the win from Kevin Langeree and Jesse Richman.

Red Bull King of the Air - First Rounds Complete! - Kitesurfing News
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Red Bull King of the Air - First Rounds Complete!

It was megaloop city in Capetown South Africa this week, as the third day of the event window saw 25+ knots blowing from Table Mountain and rounds one and two of the Red Bull King of the Air were run.

Kiteboarding world record broken - 415 kiteboarders at once. - Kitesurfing News
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Kiteboarding world record broken - 415 kiteboarders at once.

Think your local spot is crowded? Think again! The Virgin Kitesurfing Armada this week broke the world record for the most kiteboarders on a 1-mile stretch of beach, cramming 415 of them onto a beach in South Africa.