Kite Foiler Almost Collides With Whale!
Over in San Francisco, the birthplace of modern kite foiling - two kite foilers have some super close to some migrating humpback whales, with one kiter wiping out right on top of one!
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Over in San Francisco, the birthplace of modern kite foiling - two kite foilers have some super close to some migrating humpback whales, with one kiter wiping out right on top of one!
Did you know that kites have more power in winter? Read this article full of life-saving tips for riding in the winter storms this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Some of the biggest waves in the world roll into Nazar?, and this week there was one kiteboarder there to ride them....
Tangled lines? No worries! Follow these tips for untangling kite lines and you'll be launching again in less than 20 minutes, every time!
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Neil Pryde Ltd is looking for a talented Brand Manager, and Product Manager to oversee the Cabrinha Brand from their Hong Kong Office.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Literally, three kiteboarders Richard Flindall, Andre Schlotz and Geza Scholtz embarked on a three week expedition to Greenland for Cabrinha, and they scored some incredible footage.
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.
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.
The cargo holds are packed with kite gear on flights inbound to Cape Town this week, as the worlds kiteboarding elite arrive for the two-week event window for the 2016 Red Bull King of the Air.
It was worth the wait for competitors, who stuck out three days in the doldrums waiting for the perfect racing and surfing conditions. Lancelin turned it on for them though, and the event organizers did a stand-up job of fitting in four events to one day!
The 'double-kite-high' boost has always been rumoured in kiteboarding circles, but never recorded until this week in Cape Town, SA, during training for the Red Bull King of the Air event.
Kim Mothershaw gets down to business with Jason from Brisbane longest running kite shop about the risk and reward associated with kiteboarding (or is it kitesurfing?)
It's been three huge years for Ruben Lenten since he left his major, and long time sponsors Slingshot for Best kiteboarding. But today that relationship ended, with some exciting news from Lenten!
After 32 years in the business, the owner of KiteAction is looking to retire. Would you like to invest in the Kitesurfing industry?
One of the most popular kitesurfing downwinders races in Australia is now ready for you
Sending his kite turned into a very regrettable decision for kiteboarder Niccolo Porcello this week, when he got slammed into a monster lip at Jaws...
QLD super-grom Manny Blanch made the most of the school holidays this summer, with a 'supreme' two-day kite trip to Elliot Heads on the central coast for some flat water sessions.
When it's 30+ on the beach, getting your kite down safely at the end of a session is in everyone's best interests! Here's 5 tips for landing a kite in strong winds, that might save you, or someone you know from spending the night in hospital (or worse!)
Don't get stuck in a rut this season, spice up your kiting life like Damien Leroy and Evan Netsch, with five fun kiteboarding ideas to try during your next session.
Ask any skateboarder, snowboarder or surfer grommie what the game of 'SKATE', 'SNOW' or 'SURF' is, and you'll be met with a big smile and tales of 'that one time, so-and-so beat that guy'. Kiteboarders can play it too!
Kiteboarders and windsurfers going 90+kmph, in a 1km long, 10m wide and 40cm deep channel, dug into the desert in the middle of Africa? Ride along with the worlds fastest sailors in the Luderitz Speed Challenge 2015.
We've all seen videos online of kites endlessly looping downwind, dragging their riders behind like a Border Collie walking a 5 year old. What would you do if it happened om your next session?
Ozone team rider Jake Kelsick shows us how to relaunch a C kite, the easy way! Using the new Ozone C4, he's got some tips that will have you up and riding again in no time.
Intheloop is one of Australia's longest running kite schools. You will be working in a relaxed environment in one of Australia's best locations.
New sponsor? Epic kite trip to Brazil? Brand spankers gear? Time to make a kiteboarding movie! But if you want to maximize views, and get the maddest respect from your peers, make sure to follow Sam Medysky and Craig Cunningham's tips.
After his kite deflated while kiting off Mandurah, WA, a kiteboarder spend the night on a shallow sandbar, waiting for daybreak. Meanwhile, search parties scoured the inlet for signs of the missing man.
The NKL hits Goolwa Beach for the South Australian leg of the NKL national series
With forecast storms and variable winds forecast, before racers even began the run from Rottnest Island to Leighton beach, they knew they were in for a tough race.
Now that summer has well and truly begun, and the beaches are packed, perhaps it's time for you to check your kitesurfing equipment is up to scratch.
Australia's first ever kiteboarding circuit, the Classic Holidays National Kiteboarding League made it's debut on the Gold Coast this weekend, and it went down as one of the biggest things to happen in Australian kiteboarding, and kitesurfing history.
The kiter girls over in the USA have just released their latest video about a tour they took of the wind turbines in The Columbia River Gorge, and shared an update on what they're up to, a year after their first video.
The venerable Cabrinha Switchblade has been billed as a 'kite that can do it all' by many a salesman, but you have probably never seen one flown like this!
Julien Kerneur from France just landed the worlds first ever double backroll on a surfboard, with no straps and no grabs.
Progression announce their new series of instructional kitesurfing videos.
You name it; it's washed up on a beach somewhere, and that's what the Ocean Ambassadors are trying to turn around. To do it, they're asking for your support, the kiteboarders and stand up paddlers of the world who get so much enjoyment from the ocean and
Help find a cure for this disease which affects so many Australians
As Australia enjoys a steady stream of seabreezes for our summer, the Hawaiian Islands are beginning to see the making of a big wave winter, with the first decent swell rolling into a wind-swept 'Jaws' (Pe'ahi) - Jesse Richman was there to kite it.
If you've ever fancied contributing to the research and development of kiteboarding equipment, log on to the Airush Lab Rat Survey and share your wisdom with the gurus from Airush. You don't have to ride Airush gear, or have even seen it before to contrib
In gusty winds and choppy seas, the worlds best hydrofoilers gave the thumbs up and launched into the 2015 Kite Foil Gold Cup in Townsville last weekend.
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