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This is a video of Billy Tai Kite boarding in the  Dominican Republic. I love that the whole thing is shot from his kite. Just pop open an beer, chill , watch and imagine you were
Course racing is a fairly new variant to the kiteboarding sport.  It was brought to life by a San Francisco Bay area group steeped in the sailing world that felt they could combine their new pass
  The kiting begins early and the heats are furious. Already, Damien LeRoy (Cabrinha) and Sky Solbach (North) are tied for first place with Shawn Richman (Waiman) closing in at 3rd place, a
In what is sure to be a week of exciting live action in San Francisco, the U.S. Kiteboarding Nationals kicked off.  The San Francisco Chronicle's SFGate site covers the action with some great sho
  For those of you who don't yet know, 2008 kite-boarding Nationals take of on the 9th of June in the beautiful setting of Crissy Field in San Francisco. If you want to participate and sti
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... eventually learn to easily control the kite one-handed with your harness. The bar works well with a snowboard and is very good practice for the summer; if the snow is deep it rides just like a twin t...
Just in case anyone here is from the UK, northwest of it. I lost my woody 120x40 yesterday - likely to wash up either Southport or Blackpool, if not its gonna head towards the isle of man! Its got red
Anyone got any suggestions on locations for a mere five days of riding in Europe or near? I am living in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Hi, I'm a begginer in this sport. I would like to know what equipment I need to buy to get started? It doesn't have to be a top line. I want to start witch some used equipment or really cheap. Pleas
...e web pages and it seems that flying the kite is the most important thing to learn first. I'm a avid snowboarder and have wake boarded a few times so I think I would pick up the riding easily. If anyb...
... wat te weten kan komen over kitesurfen en dan vooral over de aanschaf ervan, oa wat voor kite groote en board bij een gewicht van 85 en een lengte van 1.90. Het liefst tweede hands.De meeste sites he...
...h, is that I am living overseas now (Thailand) where kitesurfing doesn't exist yet. I can't find any kiteboards to buy here, so I would have to spend a fortune to import one here. On the other hand, i...
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Apologies for the cross post....but, I'm looking for an active kitesurfing/kiteboarding forum? I have found a couple but none that seem like they are regularly frequented resources. Web links to kit
I currently am using binding off of a wakeboard on my kiteboard and they're a PITA to get into sometime. I'm thinking about the style that is more just a strap but I'm a worried about losing the board
My friend and I are currently producing epoxy/carbon fiber kiteboards with a foam core. In our dealings with prospective customers we have encountered quite a few people, mostly beginners, who are int
...son and the wind isnt the best. I am thinking about buying a Wipika Airblast 11.8(16 flat) and a twintip board. Does any have any suggestions or is there anything wrong with the Airblast, I have heard...
What are your opinions of boarding with this kite ?
Anybody used the Peach-Kites Mutare board?? Any opinions??
... February. I know I am going to Tulum immediately, and Celestun where there is a nature preserve and longboard windsurfing. http://www.awaketoparadise.com/casadeheba.html I am taking my Slingshot Fu...
I would like to buy a skateboard to windskate ( www.solfunciona.com ) and kiteskate ( www.mountainboard.com ) with the same skateboard ( only changing the straps, if necessary - is it necessary??? ).
Hi, I don't live near an aera where I can kiteboard, but would like to prepare as much as possible before going to the effort and axpense of going somewhere and taking lessons. Never having boarded
...nning to start kiting the spring. I have trainer kite already, and I want to play with a little kite snowboarding and kite skateboarding during the winter. What I'm hoping is a that a small kite (mayb...
hi my name is nic, and im from sydney, australia can anyone tell me anything about the underground board, the short wave tray its 110cm thanks alot
I am a newbie at kite boarding. I am just wondering about leg leashes. I have been told not to have one due to possibility of injury from the board hitting you, but it seems that all i will be doing f
Hi, I just started kiteboarding two weeks ago an Fuerteventura. Now I'm infected with this virus. Went to our local dealer to buy a kite. They recommendend a Cabrinha CO2 Dart 11.5/AR4 for me ( 76kg n
Naish 7.5m Kite Cutloose poly directional board, with foorstraps and leg leash. Lines Bars Pump Harness if interested e-mail : quinnray [-at-] hotmail (d0t) com cheers,
...ssifieds script from hagen software. Check in and register, takes a minute, and post your ads. Kites Boards Festivals Kite employment etc. Register as an affiliate and run your own classifieds s...
...rs old, BIC FLYSURF 2m with 3 fins and straps. new was euro 350, i put it to ebay, start with 75 euro. board is in germany / europe....
...son in Hawaii. I see a lot of advertising, what do those with experience recommend for a first kite? And Board? Thanks in advance!...
Thank you to all of you that helped me choose a Skateboard for my 10 year old Son. This is what I ended up getting : 'Fracture' Blank Maple Deck Grip Tape 'Royals' Trucks 'Outlook' Burley Gold Abec
Does anyone have any advice on the style and size of good beginning board(s) for my friend and I? We're learning in Los Angeles, where the wind is usually 8-15 knots. We're using a Naish AR5 11.5. I
I've seen a few different types of wakeboard style board. Some have actual bindings and some just have little foot straps. I guess it would be easiest just wo slip into the straps but I wonder how wel
...I realise this is a kitesurf newsgroup, but have any of you tried landsurfing with a kite and a mountain board?! Would it be possible?...
Hi, am I able to do this ? - I dreamt about it last night. I guess all Id need is a kite and some off road wheels . . Has anybody seen/heard of this before ? cheers
I've almost got my kiteboard in a position to be built - just got to start laminating - I love building my own things!
...y of newbies like myself. Now then, I've not got into the water side of things yet, I'm still on my land board (and will be for some time no doubt) but when I do eventually progress to water I dont re...
...ng - having scanned a few sites I thought it best to come here and ask a few questions: 1 Apart from a board and kite, what 'fittings' will i need? 2 I'm 15 stone -does this influence board/kite c...
...or the Wipika Hydro. Has anyone had experience with these kites or could suggest a first 4 line kite and board (I want bi directional, twin tip) Also can some one tell me about the Peter Lynn ARC, par...
... it on land is there any point to body dragging in water for a bit or should I be jumpin straight on the board as it is about a 50min trip every time I go to the beach. Any thoughts would help...
Newbie kiteboarder in Victoria BC seeking other kiteboarders around the province for discussion and outings...
This is all true for beginners. Unlike windsurfing, where most people start out on longboards and slowly progress to shortboards, most beginning kiteboarders just jump in the water bodydragging, flyin
...useful tips or information on flying this thing. I'm flying it in the great lakes in Ontario, Canada. No board yet as i'm in flight training first but i need specific advice on water relaunching and w...
Hi All, I've just purchased a Wipika 11.5 and a bi-directional board. I've been flying a trainer kite for over four months now while watching the how to video 'boost.' I live in southern california an
Hi, I was just pitched a package which includes the Slingshot Torque and the HiFly 6.6 ft directional board for $999. I found this deal on the internet at: http://www.hifly.com/frame15.htm Does an
...drops below a certain velocity, maybe around 8 to 10 knots, I can fly the kite and even get going on the board, but I cannot relaunch the kite from the water after a crash. Is it truly not possible to...
..., Kenya, on the equator Indian Ocean. Winds are light to moderate..mostly light I am competent on a wake boarder and paraglider. I learn quickly in all sports. My weight is 84kg. I don't want somethin...
Hi Has anyone any ideas on converting a surfboard for use as a kite board.ie attaching bindings fins etc..........I really want to try surfing but cant afford an extra £3-400 on a board.Im hoping to
I am a 16 yeear old boy from Norway and I want to start kiteboarding. Can anyone help me out with some startup tips??? (what kind of kite is a good starter kite, what is a ok price etc.).
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