Stance Magazine - Kiteboarding attitude: "The TEAM Stance unloads this summer on the hot spots of France with its RV Tour.

With the program:

* Test matos 2007 *
FALCOM - F-ONE - TAKOON - NORTH *

Come sail with proriders

* Evening party on locations with music and drinks by “Shark Energy Drink”

** Lots o' prizes: DVD; clothes…

** Preparation of the future DVD with our cameraman ** Kicker on the stages of the Mediterranean

Labels: Magazine, North, takoon

Labels: Video

Renee Hanks Rocks | broadbandsports.com

What an amazing kiteboarder. more...
Added: June 24, 2006
Producer: Cineforce films
This movie has been viewed 1029 times

Labels: Video

Kiteforum.com :: View topic - King of the Bay results"
Best Trick Pro:
Jesse Richman-1st (Cabrinha)
Mark Doyle-2nd (SS)
Shawn Richman-3rd (Cabrinha)

Kite Course Races Pro: (6 Races)
Shawn Richman-1st (Cabrinha)
Sean Farley-2nd (North)
Jesse Richman-3rd (Cabrinha)

Kite Course Races Am: (6 races)
Jeff Ruoss-1st (Cabrinha)
Geoff Headington-2nd (SS)
Jeff Kafka-3rd (Cabrinha)

Kiter Cross Races Pro:
Jesse Richman-1st (Cabrinha)
Sean Farley-2nd (North)
Shawn Richman-3rd (Cabrinha)

Best Trick Am:
Rocky Chatwell-1st (Airrush)
Jeff Kafka-2nd (Cabrinha)
Erik Reinstra-3rd (SS?)

Kiter Cross Race Am:
Jesse Oliver-1st (? sorry)
Adam Deny-2nd (Caution)
Adam Straight-3rd (SS)"

Labels: Cabrinha, North

Kiteblogs.com » Blog Archive » International Kitesurfing project “TradeWind” on the ISPO summer 06: "International Kitesurfing project “TradeWind” on the ISPO summer 06

For the first time leading brands of the kitesurfing-industry present themselves on a common fair platform at the ISPO summer 06 in Munich, held from the 16th to the 18th of July.

Kitesurfing is a new, thrilling sport, which is easy to learn. The ISPO project “TradeWind” in hall 3 will unite leading brands at an international level. Nowadays confirmed brands are Naish Kiteboarding, Airush, Ocean Rodeo, DaKine, Brunotti Boards, Maui Magic, Advance Kites, Best Kiteboarding, Mystic Kitesurfing und Slingshot Kiteboarding. The kite-industry starts its first common appearance with a huge contingent of newest material and will present international stars of the kitesurf scene.

The „History of Kitesurfing“ of the last five to six years is represented. Antique kite-equipment is issued and legends of the kite sports like Flash Austin and Robby Naish are portrayed.

Besides, the development of the kites from two-, four up to five lines and newest developments of bow- and hybridkites and different safety systems are documented.

International stars like Kristin Boese, the acting world champion and Silvester Ruckdäschel, German master, will be guests on the show stage. In addition, experts of the kitesports will be interviewed.

The fair platform is suited very well to introduce kitesurfing to a wide professional audience from sports trade, industry and media."

Labels: Airush, Best Kiteboarding, Naish

NOVA2- The new generation, safety, simplicity and performance.
After having innovated and introduced the first flat profile kite on the market, Takoon is proud to present the NOVA2.

- A NOVA2 range with greater performance. All the kites have been designed to increase turning ability.
-Safety and relaunching without swimming.
- A new simpler bar equipped with the Nova Tune System.
-3 sizes: 7, 9 and 12 m².

Labels: takoon

The July/Aug06 Issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine is packed with travel features, interviews, gear info, instructional, news of interest, and amazing kiting images from around the world. Made 100% by kiteboarders for kiteboarders, we guarantee you’ll keep going back to see if you missed anything!

• The Big Bow Breakdown: 13 SLE Kites Profiled
• Puerto Rico: Old San Juan Profiled
• Lanzarote: Exotic Kiting
• Ken Winner: Charging His Own Path
• Backwoods: Michigan and Vietnam
• Nissan Velocity Games Returns in Full Force
• Grab Glossary: Learn the Lingo and Style

Enjoy!

The Kiteboarder Staff: Marina, Ryan, Jim, Paul, Shanna, Alexis, Gary and James

~See you on the water~

Labels: Magazine

Here are the first photo's from Bang kiteboardings latest range. They are looking very nice, and if the feedback that we have had on the 129 is anything to go by, they are gonna be very very nice. They will be available from july. "

Kitesurf Magazine has been undergoing some major improvements over the last sixth months. This really came together when at last it got printed on the quality paper it deserved! We have had loads of emails and praise about the magazine and we hope you have enjoyed reading it too.

NOW ITS DIGITAL!!!

You can now download the entire magazine in its Digital Format. Using software from Zinio you can have the magazine delivered to your desktop every issue and then read it at your leisure.

Ruben Lenten had this to say about the latest digital magazine:

Rou,

I've checked it out and this is absolutely crazy...Good Job guys! Really it's so easy and looks awesome!
I saw my interview, thanks!
Keep on rocking!

Ruben


WIN A NAISH SHOCKWAVE!!

To celebrate this momentous occasion we have teamed up with Naish UK and they are offering new subscribers the chance to win a brand new Naish Shockwave!

For more details and to check out a free preview visit:

http://www.kitesurf-magazine.co.uk/digital/

We will still be producing a paper magazine and this will still be where our main focus is, the digital format just makes Kitesurf Magazine even more accessible and keeps us as ever one step ahead of the competition.

Rou Chater
Editor"

Labels: Competition, Magazine, Naish, Ruben Lenten

Liquid Force Kiteboarding Releases The Mission
Slezak and Redmond Collaborate on Design
by Kevin Kline, Liquid Force
June 28th, 2006

Liquidforcekites.com - New to the solid LF board line for 2006 is the Mission. Jason Slezak and Jimmy Redmond have collaborated on a new shape that has Jason's skate style of riding in mind. The main focus of this design was to build a board that would be quick to get up to speed and also offer massive pop and edge control. This continuous rocker design features a clean single concave in the middle to a double concave out the ends with subtle channels on the rails.

Construction:

Compression molded - Milled PVC foam core - PBT top and bottom

Design Features:

Exclusive LF PVC Supercore:

This LF exclusive material has the highest strength to weight ratio available in foam. This milled PVC foam will not take on water like some cheaper foams or balsa cores.

Blunted bat wing diamond tail:

Gives the board extra lift through the tail that promotes early planning and un-paralleled pop off the water.

Rounded variable rails:

The Mission has a softer more forgiving rail profile in the middle of the board that becomes progressively thinner and harder toward the ends.

Single to Double concave:

This feature gives this board the fastest water flow available allowing the board to keep moving in the lulls and have much softer landings.

Continuous rocker hull:

Makes this board fast and forgiving with smooth pop.

The 4th hole:

An added insert has been place to the outside insert pack to give the rider the option of the widest stance with Union bindings.

Available sizes:

138 x 16 1/2

Fins: 1.5 Surf

144 x 16 3/4

Fins: 1.5 Surf

MSRP: $549.99

For more information on LF Kiteboarding products check out the LF website: www.liquidforcekites.com

Dealer inquiries welcome, please email us at info@liquidforcekites.com or call toll free 1-800-820-7781 ext: 323

Labels: board, Speed

Sail Brooklyn: Plumb Beach: Brooklyn's Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Paradise: "Plumb Beach is to Brooklyn what Essaouira is to Morocco: an internationally recognized windsurfing spot. But let's not forget that we're in Brooklyn, where our beloved Plumb Beach has been referred to as 'that parking lot on the Belt Parkway, just east of Exit 9 Knapp Street.'

Once you cross the other side of that parking lot, you'll find a small, , clean khaki-color sand beach with grasses and flowers peaking through the sand. Plumb Beach is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Its also ground zero for an armada of windsurfers and kiteboarders, who take advantage of the strong breezes in the Rockaway Inlet, not to mention the easy launch access (easily accessible off the Belt Pkway, parking, short walk to the beach). When winds are between 11 and 16 knots, experienced windsurfers and kiteboarders fly on the waters at incredible speed. We don't windsurf of kiteboard, but we love watching them, particularly the kiteboarders."

Labels: Speed

Not to pimp red bull too much, but we've got ourselves an archive of Kiteboarding and others sports thanks to red bull....if you need your kite fix when the wind is down check out these pictures.

Labels: Red Bull

Anne Quéméré - La Traversée en Kite

Apparently the winds are a little light for kiting, so Anee Quemere has spent the last several days waiting for wind. She does have acces to a 25m kite, so she could make a little bit of headway in 5 knots of wind, but that lasted unly until her visit from a couple of fishing trawlers.

Labels: Kite-related

RedBull Illume

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2006 is the first-ever international photography competition that celebrates the world of action and adventure sports. The spirit, the grit, the edgy perfection - that's what we're here to honor. The top 50 finalists will get their work exhibited in bigger-than-life outdoor venues across the globe, providing the most dramatic compilation of action and adventure sports images ever assembled.

The Image of the Year winner will be commissioned for the photo shoot of a lifetime with one Red Bull athlete of choice*, anywhere in the world. And did we mention the Opening Exhibit Ceremony? It'll be huge. The 50 finalist photographers will join official judges, hero athletes and special guests in honoring the winning photos and kicking off the exhibition tour.

Red Bull Illume is in collaboration with Red Bull Photofiles. Red Bull Photofiles is the largest free sports and extreme sports photo library worldwide offering amazing pictures free of charge for editorial use. The combination of excellent photographers, strict selection criteria, cutting edge digital standards as well as a professional team make Photofiles synonymous with high quality and guarantees support of all photographic and media related requests and needs. Red Bull Photofiles - The cutting edge of sports vision!

Labels: adventures, Competition, Red Bull

North Kiteboarding USA: "Ion Photo Award - Hood River 2006

ION sponsors the event of the Summer! On the night of August 19th Hood River kite fans gather at the Horse & Hound Pub to clap, hollar & call out their vote to decide the winner of the ION PHOTO AWARD. Up to 20 Photographers (and their team of riders, models, assistants) will have from Dawn till Dusk to capture ION & KITING in the North West- the team that brings us to our knees laughing is sure to walk away with the Viewer's Choice Award of $1,000 plus dollars. Who said they never heard of ION?

The ION PHOTO AWARD is the Iron Chef of Kiting! Photographers assemble a team for a day long photo shoot to capture the spirit of Kiting in the Northwest. But their judges are not high minded professionals, they are Saturday Night Kite Fiends! Teams must keep in mind who will be determining the winner. A few of the Rules: all photos are to be taken from Dawn till Dusk on the 19th, only 3 of the 10 photos can include people not on your team, each team will have 1 minute to present their slide show and at least 50% of the images must feature kiting.

Although many professional Photographers will be participating, it is by no means limited or guaranteed to be an easy win for them. It is all about the team. A fun group of friends will have just as good a chance at impressing the unruly crowd at the ION PHOTO AWARD Slide Show- held at the Horse & Hound Pub at 10pm. Warning: contents may not be suitable for all ages.

ION PHOTO AWARD RULES

1. Orientation meeting at 'The Pub' in Hood River on Friday, August 18th at 8pm
2. Photos are all to be taken on Saturday, August 19th from Dawn till Dusk
3. 15+ Teams of 5 or more people
4. Your team is to consist of: Riders, Models, Assistants, etc.
5. PHOTO CONTENT: 100% ION logo
6. PHOTO CONTENT: 70% Team Content
7. PHOTO CONTENT: 50% Includes Kiting or Kite Gear
8. ION Sponsored Riders will be available to all teams f"

Labels: Competition, North

Anne Quéméré - La Traversée en Kite

Apparently the winds are a little light for kiting, so Anee Quemere has spent the last several days waiting for wind. She does have acces to a 25m kite, so she could make a little bit of headway in 5 knots of wind, but that lasted unly until her visit from a couple of fishing trawlers. All in all it looks to be a challenging trip, although lack of wind is likely to be a lesser problem as time heads on.

Kiteblogs.com » Blog Archive » Cabarete Kitesurf Open and Dominican Championships - Results: "Cabarete Kitesurf Open and Dominican Championships - Results

From the 15th to the 17th of june, the Cabarete Kitesurf Open and Dominican Championships took place at Cabaretes Kite Beach. 39 local kiteboarders inscribed for the competition. In the single elimination on Friday, Alex Soto (Cabrinha, Cabarete Kiteboards, Dare2Fly) secured his top position with a strong overall performance. Waiting in the next positions were Melvin de Leon (Best), Raoul Urban (Kitexcite) and Yan Carlos Paulino(Best). On Saturday morning, the conditions looked promising and the riders got their gear ready after the skippers meeting at 11 am. In the end, it took the wind two more hours to be finally strong enough to start double elimination. The competition started off slow with some riders being hung over or giving up before the heats even started. The gusty winds and choppy water didn’t make it easy on the riders, but they showed that they are able to handle pressure and difficult conditions. In the round of the last 16 riders, the level increased significant and the atmosphere started to heat up.

Strongest riders in the double elimination were Kelvin Corniel (Kiteclub), Brian de Leon (Takoon), Luis Miguel Martinez (Airrush, Ufo, Dare2Fly) and Ariel Corniel (EH). Martinez and A. Corniel were the two riders meeting up with Fridays best seated four Urban, Paulino, de Leon and Soto. Specially the small Ariel Corniel was on fire. He had an incredible arsenal of handle pass maneuvers, landing one trick after another.
Martinez was riding super well, landing KGB’s, a Flat 3 and a Handlepass to blind, but it was not enough to stop little Ariel on his march forward to meet the top four. Ariel seemed handeling the difficult conditions (gusty winds) without any difficulties, landing all tricks (Mobes, 313, Slimchances, huge Kiteloops, Blindjudge and his signature move Double S-Bend to blind) on both tacks. Ariel "

Labels: Cabrinha, Competition, takoon

Horse surfing. L'equisurf by Harold Quinquis

Fantastic article about guys riding behind a horse.

Kiteblogs.com: "June 23rd, 2006


Watch Progression: Intermediate DVD online for FREE

In April we gave you all the chance to watch Progression: Beginner for free online - and 100,000 minutes of video were watched over the 7 days. Now its the turn of the Intermediates.

If you’re looking to learn or improve your back loops, forward loops or transitions then check out Fat Sand’s WebTV channel to see the full 1.5 hours of the Progression: Intermediate DVD, completely free for the next 7 days!

And this time we’ve got the movie available in all the 7 languages that are available on the DVD:

* English,
* Français,
* Deutsch,
* Español,
* Italiano,
* Portuguese
* and Japanese!

There’s no payment, no registration, just watch the video, learn some tricks and we think you’ll want to go one of the great kite shops around the world and pick up a copy of the DVD.

If you’re a shop or distributor and are yet to see Progression: Intermediate, then check it out now and get in contact with us to stock Fat Sand DVD’s in your store.

But remember, all good things come to an end. This offer will last one week, so don’t delay.

Watch the full Progression: Beginner movie online

All the best,

Rob"

Labels: Video

Kiteboarding in Tofino - GreatOutdoors.com: "Kiteboarding in Tofino
Wind and water make the West Coast of Vancouver Island a Mecca for outdoor recreation
By Peter Potterfield


Former world skydiving champion Mark Vincent shows his moves on the beach at Tofino. Photo by Jeremy Koreski

Riding the shore break at Cox Bay. Photo by Jeremy Koreski

Catching big air at Cox Headland, Tofino. Photo by Jeremy Koreski

Kiteboarding is a sport best practiced from a big, empty, windy beach. Photo by Jeremy Koreski

In France, kiteboarding has quickly gained popularity. Here, Frenchman Vincent Joly, a professional kiteboarder, rides an afternoon squall at Cox Bay. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Italy's Andrea Cignoli tries out the latest Ocean Rodeo designs at Tofino. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Mark Vincent, former world skydiving champion, now rides and develops kiteboarding gear for Ocean Rodeo. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Frenchman Vincent Joly, one of the European pros who came to ride at Tofino's Cox Bay. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Ocean Rodeo kites fill the beach in front of the luxurious Long Beach Lodge in Tofino, British Columbia. Photo by Peter Potterfield.

Amphitrite Lighthouse on Ucluelet's Wild Pacific Trail, with the 'Broken Islands' of Barkley Sound, a kayaking favorite, beyond. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Just across Barkley Sound from the 50-mile-long West Coast Trail, the Wild Pacific Trail near Ucluelet is a shorter and more tame version of the longer route, but offers a taste of the allure of a coastal hike. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Looking out over one of many coves and headlands from the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Photo by Peter Potterfield

The popular Schooner Beach Trail in Pacific Rim National Park leads through the coastal forest to the uninterrupted expanse of Long Beach. Photo by Peter Potterfield

Long a remote and out of the way destination, Tofino is in the m"

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, Pacific

Extreme Sports Cafe Blog » Blog Archive » Nassau Bahamas - New Kitesurfing Location with Extreme Sports Cafe..: "If you’re tired of crowded beaches and are looking for wide open spaces or if you are ready to give yourself the kind of kiteboarding adventure you have only dreamed about come to Nassau in The Bahamas and let Extreme Sports Café help you make those kitesurfing dreams a reality..

Kitesurfing Nassau Bahamas Extreme Sports Cafe
Just 135 miles off the coast of the United States lies the worlds next big destination for kitebording. Nassau, in the Bahamas, offers everything from shallow flats perfect for the Kitesurfing beginner to great wind and surf for the advanced rider. Besides great weather, The Bahamas is home to some of the most beautiful kiteboarding spots in the world, from secluded crystal clear bays to long, wind whipped beaches perfect for down-winders. Come join Extreme Sports Cafe for kitesuring in The Bahamas.

We offer kitesurfing courses, kitesurfing packages and kitesurfing holidays, as well as non-wind day activities..

Kitesurfing Nassau Bahamas - Extreme Sports Cafe"

Labels: adventures

Labels: Kites, North

Inside Bay Area - Kiteboarders battle to be king of the bay: "Kiteboarders battle to be king of the bay"

From Insidebayarea:

FOSTER CITY — Vans and trucks and SUVs jammed the Third Avenue parking lot Friday afternoon, disgorging wetsuits, boards, and bat-shaped kites the size of prehistoric birds.

High above the Bay, planes lumbered toward San Francisco International Airport. Below, shimmying above the water, swirled some 30 kites. They were violet, yellow, black, electric orange. Even farther below, suspended by strings, wetsuited kiteboarders skated across the water. They cruised as fast as 25 miles per hour, and every now and again one of them soared from the water and floated.

The kiteboarders say it's like finding religion. Theysay you become one with the ocean and the sky and the wind, and they say it with the convert's zeal."

San Francisco Speed Event is an independent event, not subject to nor sanctioned by, the jurisdiction of other speed sailing organizations. Due to the unique challenges of sailing on San Francisco Bay, the Event will test the prowess of sailors both local and international, and their abilities to achieve new speed sailing records specific to San Francisco Bay.


The speed course under consideration for the Event will be set inside a virtual five hundred meter ‘box’ defined by inflatable markers on four corners on the Bay, east of the Golden Gate Bridge, and directly in front of Crissy Field and the Golden Gate and St Francis Yacht Clubs. The late afternoons will be prime time for recording speed runs as the wind and current combine to make the ideal conditions to set for the first time speed sailing records on the Bay.

*Due to possible timing discrepancies results are being verified
and official results will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Awards*

Fastest Overall


TIE: Bill Weir & Mike Percey


37.27 mph

Fastest Kite


Nils Stolzlechner


32.88 mph

Fastest Windsurfer


TIE: Bill Weir & Mike Percey


37.27 mph

Fastest Multihull


Greg Ketterman


31.06 mph

Most Runs Completed


Tuki


16 runs

Labels: Speed

The Portugal News - News from Portugal in English: "World Kitesurfing Championships held in Alvor

24/6/2006

This weekend the third stage of the World Kitesurfing Championships, the Portimo Kitesurf World Championships 2006, took place on Alvor beach and saw 40 of the world's best kite-surfers go head to head in an adrenalin-packed event.

Despite the delayed start, with participants and spectators waiting until almost 16h00, the wind still wasn't strong enough to ensure a second round of the Best Trick/Big Air competition. Therefore, the results, which are generally based on the height and level of difficulty to which the participants perform manoeuvres, were based on one single round instead of the normal two."

Labels: Competition

Into The Air: A Kiteboarding Experience” is a feature length documentary showcasing the lives of extreme athletes. Shot on the Caribbean ... all » island of Puerto Rico at the Kitehouse the film contains extreme action, personal interviews and explains the lifestyle associated with the fastest growing extreme water sport today. “Into The Air” is a real hybrid film that gives equal attention to the male and females involved in the sport of kiteboarding. Combining 35mm, 16 mm and DV formats CineForce Films captured a cinematic perspective of the sport with its mesmerizing aerials and various styles of riding. Kiteboardings roots and influences come from a combination of snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing.

A truly breath-taking sport that will make any viewer want to give it a try. «

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, Video

CineForce Films | Into the Air: A Kiteboarding Experience

Interesting article in the Washintong Post about Susie Mai, Ruben Lenten, and Aaron Hadlow

href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/19/AR2006061901275.html?sub=new">Young Athletes Help Kiteboarding Take Flight: "Young Athletes Help Kiteboarding Take Flight


By Marc Carig
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 21, 2006; Page T11

he champion with the moppy blond hair isn't used to spending this much time on terra firma, trapped by the limitations of gravity.

So when Ruben Lenten, 18, is asked what he enjoys most about kiteboarding, he jumps at the chance to explain.

Labels: Competition, Ruben Lenten

Kiteboard Access Port of Hood River Waterfront: "low is a press release to clarify the Commission's position after all of the discussion and input last week. Thanks to everyone and the kiteboard community for participating in this discussion regarding a difficult issue. Please believe that ALL of it was carefully listened to and considered and it is very appreciated. We will continue to study/address the access/safety issues related to kiteboarding and other water based recreation and strive to work together so that all of our waterfront users can have fun and be safe.

Port of Hood River affirms kiteboard policy

After meeting last week with its Waterfront Recreation Committee and discussing options with nearly two-dozen kiteboarders present – at a meeting prompted by Columbia River access that has become difficult due to temporary high water – the Port of Hood River has affirmed its policy of allowing kiteboard launching only at two designated sites, the Spit and the Hook.
Temporary kiteboard launching at other Port sites, including Port Marina Park, were explored at length. Problems with any of the short-term sites are many and complicated, especially with increased use by families and visitors, says Sherry Bohn, Port Commission president. Safety is the key reason, and the high potential for an accident involving a non-kiter, she adds.
“While we recognize and understand what the high water has done to the kiteboard schools and kiteboard launch area, the Commission is not changing its policy at this time and will continue to limit the sport to the designated areas at the Spit and the Hook,” Bohn explains.
Bohn says safety to all users of the waterfront is key to that decision. The Port’s policy does not allow the mixed use of kiteboarding and other water-based recreation, whether passive or active, due to safety and liability issues. Because of the large space required for launching and landing of kites the Port has and will continue to limit kiteboarding only on the "

Labels: accidents

Labels: Video

ASNEWS.NET interviews Offshore Odyssey’s CEO and Captain Gavin McClurg as he ramps up to embark on his 5-year voyage to discover unchartered kitesurfing spots around the world. Find out what his new partnership with sponsor Best Kiteboarding means, details about the expeditions and how you can take part in trips of a lifetime on this crewed, luxury, 60’ state-of-the-art catamaran set up to exclusively cater to kiters.

Flexifoil’s Billy Parker seemingly came out of nowhere to win 2nd place in the PKRA Venezuela Slider competition and 1st place in the Velocity Games Best Trick event. The passionate, local Floridian talks to host Ryan Riccitelli about his roots, Tropical Hurricane Alberto storm riding, how he trains and what’s happening at Flexifoil.

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, Competition

King of the Bay 6 - Kite and Windsurf Freestyle Competition - June 22,23,24 2006: "pril 3, 2006 (News Release)

6th Annual King of the Bay Kiteboarding
Competition Takes Flight

WHO: The world’s top pro kiteboarders and regional riders
WHAT: Freestyle, KiterCross and Figure 8 Racing
WHEN: June 23, 24, 25.
WHERE: Foster City California—“3rd Avenue” San Francisco Bay Area

The 6th annual King of the Bay competition will be held in Foster City California Friday June 23, Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25, hosted by Helm of Sun Valley. Last year the event hosted 100 of the world’s top pro kiteboarders windsurfers and regional standout riders in a crowd-pleasing format that includes big air freestyle and technical tricks, KiterCross Racing, Course Racing and Windsurfing.

See over 100 kiteboarding and windsurfing professionals reveal the cutting edge of a sport that combines the best of all the board sports. For REGISTRATION and up to the minute information on the event visit www.kingofthebay.com

For press, media and sponsorship information contact Steve Gibson 650-400-7752
email steve@kiter.com
About Helm of Sun Valley
Helm of Sun Valley is an extreme sports shop offering the best skiing, snowboarding, kiteboarding, and windsurfing gear. www.helmsports.com"

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, board, Competition

A Blast from the snowkiting past:

Ice Kites Expedition 2002: "THE EXPEDITION
A kiting expedition from the South Pole to Patriot Hills.
TITLE SPONSOR
The title sponsor for the expedition is Nestlé Kit Kat

THE TEAM
On the ice – Brian Cunningham & Jamie Young
Buggy design & build – Kieron Bradley

DESCRIPTION
A typical sledge-hauling trek from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole takes 60 days. It is a serious endurance test, into the wind and gradually uphill all the way to the South Pole. Our plan is to “sail” specially designed ski-shod kite buggies from the South Pole back to Patriot Hills. We expect to take about two weeks and enjoy ourselves.



THE ROUTE
650 miles from the South Pole to Patriot Hills. This route is the ideal Antarctic kiting route. Skiing conditions are generally very favourable. There is no serious crevassing. The route gradually descends from 9000’ to near sea level, and the wind is consistently favourable.
"

href="http://www.outdoornewswire.com/v/current/htdocs/etc/sa.php/63617465676f72794c6162656c3d4b697465626f617264696e67266c6f636174696f6e3d323030362f30362f313135303438323331382672737349643d33383233">Portimao Kitesurf World Championships

Portimão, Portugal - There was plenty of exciting action on the water for the second day of the Portimão Kitesurf World Championships 2006. Overcast skies were ominous in the morning, however, the bad weather held off until mid day when there was about an hour postponement in the competition to let the first of several squalls pass. The wind was even better than the first day, in the morning averaging from 18-20 knots, fluctuating somewhat with the rain storms, and becoming very strong for the afternoon heats, hitting as much as 25 knots before the event was called for the day due to the foul weather. Conditions were pretty extreme with waves reaching 4-6 feet as the day wore on. The strong downwind current, the choppy shorebreak and the changing tide also wreaked havoc on riders trying to land smoothly and perform tricks close to the beach.

The first competitors took to the water at 10:30 am and the riders seemed to take the first round to warm up. Local Portuguese riders gave a good effort but were no match to the seasoned regulars on tour. Leshai Miller (Naish, Israel) won the award for the most powerful kiting of the day nailing the best back mobe, and going huge on every move, however, he wasn't able to land many of his tricks which held him back. Jan Korycki (Naish, Poland) was fired up, advancing three rounds displaying solid, powerful riding including a sweet Pete Rose, big kiteloops and back mobes, before being halted by Rui Meira (Naish, Portugal) in the fourth. Alberto Rondina (Cabrinha), the recent Italian champion, was also on fire passing to the third round with some nice kiteloop slims and blindjudges, to the thrill of his family cheering him on the beach.

Youri Zoon (Slingshot, Netherlands) ended Rondina's charge with some bold kiting, firing off a blind judge 3 and an arsenal of handlepass moves.

Youri's big, fast, fluid style with the kite at extreme angles is reminiscent of Ruben Lenten (still missing in action due to an ankle injury) and keeps the crowd on the edge of their seats. Cesar Portas (North, Spain) ended Youri's run in the fourth round with a close 2-1 judge's vote. Youri had the kite lower, firing off the same moves, such as a raley 3, mobe, slim, and KGB, however, Cesar was a bit more technical landing the higher scored switch KGB and back mobe to blind.

Cesar, struggled in the next round against fellow North teammate, Mallory De la Villemarque (France), breaking his board and not landing many tricks, overpowered with the oncoming storm's higher winds. Mallory nailed a switch mobe and switch aerial back to blind, keeping his kite lower and more powered, securing the win, commenting afterwards he had fun but sometimes felt like he was caught in a washing machine when crashing in the waves.

Madison Van Heurck (Naish, USVI), the youngest and smallest male on tour braved the elements, often getting lost behind the waves pulling huge moves, rattling off a full arsenal of handle pass tricks, advancing to the fourth round before losing his kite in the waves and shorewash against Mallory. Guilly Brandão (RRD, Brazil) also had a nice comeback charge in the doubles. His smooth, flowing riding style with good combination moves helped him advance to the fourth round before he was halted by Mikael Blomvall (JN Kites, Sweden).

Mikael Blomvall had an epic day, his best ever on the PKRA tour, even having to borrow kites along the way to the finals. After Guilly, Mikael took on Rui Meira in a close heat. Rui ripped, hitting a big kiteloop handlepass (L3) and back mobe but carried his kite higher and missed most of his landings in the waves. The nailbiting action continued against Mallory, who had a slick nosegrab slim but also carried less variety and power. And in the final men's heat of the day, Mikael battled it out with Etienne Lhote (F-One France). Etienne came out with a bang, blasting off a wave for a big air jump and getting the crowd cheering with a wave. Mikael, by this time tired and running out of energy, was still able to execute his textbook perfect KGB, slim, mobe and switch mobe, however lost a lot of time when he was ripped out of his board near the end of the heat. Etienne was not able to capitalize though, breaking his board going for a huge L3, coming in to switch it out but never managing to wrack up any more strong moves. Tomorrow Mikael will continue his charge for the winner's podium, knowing he has at least secured 4th place overall.

The stand out of the day for the women was Ania Grzelinska (North, Poland). Ania was on fire, first charging past Laima Baradaite (Cabrinha, Lithuania) then Angela Peral (North, Spain), who got lost in the waves and struggled to land her tricks. She went on to meet up with Katja Roose (Airrush, Netherlands), who was also having a strong day, having bested Jalou Langeree (Naish, Netherlands) in a close heat just prior, both with their families cheering them on from the beach. Unfortunately, Katja's lines were tangled from the mid day storm that even blew parts of the judge's tower away, and she had to switch bars, not knowing that the replacement was the wrong size causing her kite to crash due to no power and ending her winning run.

Ania seized the opportunity to continue her charge for the winner's podium taking on Bruna Kajiya (Best, Brazil) next. They seemed to match trick for trick, but in a close 3-2 judge's vote, Ania edged out the victory, displaying more moves on both tacks and riding with a ton of confidence and power. The day ended with Ania winning the quarterfinals against Karolina Winkoloska (Naish, Poland), who was seemingly washed downwind and unable to perform in the choppy water, before more rain brought the action to a halt until tomorrow.

Tonight the party is at the XL bar starting at 10 pm in the town of Alvor.

There should be a good turn out as most of the riders are finished the freestyle main event. For those who want to continue into the wee hours, the Katedral Disco is open every night from 2 am.

The skippers meeting at 10 am, with first possible start at 10:30 am.

Labels: accidents, board, Cabrinha, Competition, Naish, North, Ruben Lenten

Kiteboard Pro World Tour 2006 >/>

The beautiful spot of Burc Beach, Istanbul, is set to host – for the 5th consecutive year – the Jim Beam Kiteboard World Cup, an event co-organized with our partner Playmakert, and sponsored by Jim Beam.
Following the first stages in Italy, the Jim Beam Kiteboard World Cup is the 2nd leg of this year KPWT circuit and sure to be one of the highlights of the 2006 kiteboard world cup season. Indeed, the 4 previous editions of the event proved very successfull, so this is with great pleasure that we’ll come back to Turkey and the spot of Burc Beach, which, besides offering all the infrastructures and hospitality, gathers the required riding conditions for a pro-level competition.
The opportunity for the top pro kiteboarders to gain points and fight for the world champion title.
The men and women competition boards will indeed gather the big “sizes” of international kiteboard, which promises a high quality show during the freestyle event, with a 30 000$ prize money at stake.
- Freestyle World Cup : 25 000USD
- Speed Crossing World Cup 5 000USD
- Hang Time, Best Tricks
Moreover, this event will propose various aside activities especially set up for the event and the public to enjoy : initiation to kiteboarding, skate ramp, beach soccer, volley ball...and of course parties and concerts that will complete the event programme to be further detailed.
In the meantime, we invite the riders to pre-register on www.kiteboardpro.com.

Hope to see you all in Turkey next june!...
KPWT Team
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Labels: Best Kiteboarding, Competition, Speed

173x 45 says it all. A whole new approach to wave boards. Available in September 2006. Can be ridden strapless or with two in-line straps

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Kiteforum.com :: View topic - 3º Wave Kite Trip - Peniche/Santa Cruz

From Kiteblogs:

Kiteblogs.com » Blog Archive » Waterskiing behind 17.000 h.p. Boat: "Waterskiing behind 17.000 h.p. Boat

Flysurfer’s Team Rider Dirk Gion succeeded in waterskiing behind the “MS Deutschland”. The 17.000 h.p. liner accelerated to 17 knots with Dirk skiing behind it."

KiteBoard.com - Pop: "Portimão Kitesurf World Championships 2006

There was plenty of exciting action on the water for the second day of the Portimão Kitesurf World Championships 2006. Overcast skies were ominous in the morning, however, the bad weather held off until mid day when there was about an hour postponement in the competition to let the first of several squalls pass. The wind was even better than the first day, in the morning averaging from 18-20 knots, fluctuating somewhat with the rain storms, and becoming very strong for the afternoon heats, hitting as much as 25 knots before the event was called for the day due to the foul weather. Conditions were pretty extreme with waves reaching 4-6 feet as the day wore on. The strong downwind current, the choppy shorebreak and the changing tide also wreaked havoc on riders trying to land smoothly and perform tricks close to the beach.

The first competitors took to the water at 10:30 am and the riders seemed to take the first round to warm up. Local Portuguese riders gave a good effort but were no match to the seasoned regulars on tour. Leshai Miller (Naish, Israel) won the award for the most powerful kiting of the day nailing the best back mobe, and going huge on every move, however, he wasn’t able to land many of his tricks which held him back. Jan Korycki (Naish, Poland) was fired up, advancing three rounds displaying solid, powerful riding including a sweet Pete Rose, big kiteloops and back mobes, before being halted by Rui Meira (Naish, Portugal) in the fourth. Alberto Rondina (Cabrinha), the recent Italian champion, was also on fire passing to the third round with some nice kiteloop slims and blindjudges, to the thrill of his family cheering him on the beach. "

Labels: Cabrinha, Competition, Naish

Press Release - Gay Kite Surfers to Double by 2008 According to AKSA: "Gay Kite Surfers to Double by 2008 According to AKSA"

ithin two years, according to research commissioned by AKSA, the newly formed American Kite Surfing Association, 12% of the sport will be enjoyed by gays and lesbians.

In the largest survey of extreme sports enthusiasts ever conducted, TR Cutler, Inc., revealed that members of the community are increasingly interested in kite surfing. This demographic trend follows the trend established in water surfing nearly forty years ago.

Several of the manufacturers are behind the curve of this trend and are just starting to recognize the gay extreme sports market.

2006 2008

Orientation
Gay 6% 12%
Straight 94% 88%



Logan Long, President and Co-founder of the AKSA said, "This organization is about inclusion. Many of the old-timers in the sport are arrogant and try to exclude the efforts of new participants. AKSA is about welcoming everyone to the sport of kite surfing regardless of experience level, race, ethnicity, gender, or orientation. We believe kite surfing is a great sport for anyone who loves thrills and adventure."

American Kite Surfing Association (AKSA) is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America. Founded in 2006 by two extreme sport enthusiasts, membership is anticipated to exceed 30,000 before the end of the year. The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport. A vast array of information, products, and techniques are available to the visitors of the AKSA website, www.kite-surfingusa.com. After more than a decade of popularity through Europe and Australia, active North American extreme sport athletes are recognizing the maximum adrenaline rush through kite surfing.

This dramatic interest in the athletically demanding sport has given AKSA founders encouragement about the value of their newly founded organization. AKSA will select 50 leading industry product manufacturers to highlight and profile throughout an extensive national media outreach campaign.


Cathi Long
Executive VP
American Kite Surfing Association
Info@kite-surfingusa.com
727-772-1202

Labels: adventures, Kite-related, North

Seabreeze Forums! - Ode to a Jet-Ski person: "Ode to a Jet-Ski person


Jet-ski person, selfish fink.
May your silly jet-ski sink.
May you hit a pile of rocks,
Oh hoonish summer coastal pox

Noisy smoking dickhead fool,
On your loathsome leisure tool,
Give us all a jolly lark
And sink beside a hungry shark

Scream as in it’s fangs you go
Your last attention-seeking show
While on the beach we all join in
With “three cheers for the dorsal fin”


Michael Leunig"

Hoon=Lout

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