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Barra Grande Kite Camp - Brazil

2007-07-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

... Where the wind blows !

Barra Grande is a small primative fishing village on the Parnaiba's Delta. It is surrounded by coconut groves which provide shade and a tropical setting. The consistant winds and warm waters (28 degrees celcius) make it perfect for kiteboarding and windsurfing!

.: Some images of the paradise :.

Barra Grande is situated on the Parnaiba's Delta's A.P.A (Ambiental Protection Area) which is composed of beaches, dunes, rivers, lakes, mangroves and islands, which create a variety of kitesurfing conditions.

Reservations and other information:

contato@barragrandekitecamp.com.br

phone: + 55 (86) 9983-1020

New Chasta Tricks

2007-07-10T19:02:00.000-07:00

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2008 North Cesar Pro

2007-07-10T19:01:00.001-07:00

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SOF-X KITEBOARDING STOCK SALE ANNOUNCEMENT:

2007-07-10T19:00:00.001-07:00

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KPWT Freestyle World Cup Results

2007-07-10T18:58:00.000-07:00

Resultados Finais :

Hang-Time

Women:

1º Kristin BOESE (ALE) - BEST - 5’60

2º Ainhoa GARCIA (ESP) - AIRUSH - 3’93

3º Roberta RAFFAETA (ITA) - NAISH - 3’71

Men:

1º Tom HEBERT (NC) - AIRUSH - 10’08 - New KPWT Record

2º David JEHANNO (FRA) - SLINGSHOT - 6’05

3º Clinton BOLTON (AFS) - BEST - 5’24

Freestyle

Men

1º Sebastien Garat (FRA) RRD

2º Tom Hebert (NC) AIRUSH

3º Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH

4º Victor Borsuk (POL) NAISH

Women

1º Ainhoa Garcia (ESP) AIRUSH

2º Helene Barriere (FRA) NORTH

3º Kristin Boese (ALE) BEST

4º Noelia Nunez (ESP) NAISH

Course Racing

Men

1º Fabien HABERKORN (ALE) JN KITES

2º Guillaume MARIANI (FRA) JN KITES

3º Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH

4º Sebastien GARAT (FRA) RRD

Women

1º Helene BARRIERE (FRA) NORTH

2º Kristin Boese (GER) BEST

3º Celine RODENAS (FRA) BEST

Lenten in Tarifa

2007-07-09T13:13:00.002-07:00

2007 PKRA Tarifa Part 2

2007-07-09T13:13:00.001-07:00

2008 Ultra Flat from Fluid

2007-07-09T13:10:00.001-07:00

www.fluidkiteboarding.com

The third generation high aspect bow. The flattest kite on the market! Torque's Unique Revolutionary straight struts with infill panels allow it to have a smoother canopy producing an even wind flow and more efficient shape with less overall weight, so you will be going on a smaller kite with better up wind and lofty jumps. This also makes the torque lighter on the bar and perfect for wave ridding. Other features are a short bridle that deliver easy and stable handling, mid to low bar pressure, huge jumps, unbelievable hang time, massive depower and amazing wind range. Quite simply the best Bow kite on the market!Thoroughly tested in Europe, South America and Australia. The Torque blows away the competition with revolutionary flat design. It’s a completely different kite to whatever you have seen before!
The Torque doesn't invert because of the revolutionary infill panels combined with the short bridle system delivering super stable performance.
Good for beginners as well as experts and for all types of riding!

Unique Infill Panel System

Union Straight Struts(solid Frameing)

Extreme Span

Single Point Inflation

High Depower Bridle

High Quality Ronstan Pulleys

Eva Seam Protectors

Increased Thickness Of Thread on Leading Edge and Struts

Wingtip Elbow Protectors

Dacron Wingtip Panels

Reinforced Trailing Edge

Topside Inflation

Easy Access Zip

Line Savers

2007 KPWT Tour Standings

2007-07-09T13:08:00.001-07:00

KPWT Kiteboarding World Cup

Tom Hebert (N.C) and Kristine Boese (Ger) provisional leaders Overall Disciplines World Ranking

Sebastien Garat (Fr) and Ainhoa Garcia (Sp) leaders Freestyle World Cup

info : www.kiteboardpro.com

Here are the results of the FIAT FREESTYLE KITEBOARD WORLD CUP 2007 :

Women Freestyle :

1st : Ainhoa Garcia (SPA) AIRUSH, EXLMO, AYUNTAMIENTO DE CADIZ, LIMIT WAVES

2nd : Helene Barriere (FRA) NORTH, OXBOW, COOL SHOES, FREERIDE ATTITUDE, ION

3rd : Kristin Boese (GER) BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS

Here are the details about tricks performed in the women freestyle final :

Ainhoa Garcia : Blind Judge, Unhooked Backroll 540 with surface handle pass, Big Unhooked Kiteloop Backloop

Helene Barriere : Big Kiteloop with grab, Sbend to toe side with surface handle pass, Powered Indy grab

Men Freestyle :

1st : Sebastien Garat (FRA) RRD, RRD CLOTHINGS, MYSTIC, COOL SHOES, MORMAII

2nd : Tom Hebert (NC) AIRUSH, OXBOW

3rd : Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH, COOL SHOES, SOORUZ

Here are the tricks detail performed during the men freestyling final :

Sebastien Garat : BackMobe 5, Blind Judge, FrontMobe, Late BackMobe, Slim Chance and SBend 3

Tom Hebert :Backroll to blind airpass, BackMobe, Blind Judge 3, Slim Chance and Kiteloop Backloop

Women Course Racing :

1st : Hélène Barrière (FRA) NORTH, OXBOW, COOL SHOES, FREERIDE ATTITUDE, ION

2nd : Kristin Boese (GER) BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS

3rd : Céline Rodenas (FRA) BEST, MAUI MAGIC, DABENS

Men Course Racing :

1st : Fabian Haberkorn (GER) JN KITES, US 40, MYSTIC

2nd : Guillaume Mariani (FRA) JN KITES, DC1, MYSTIC

3rd : Florian Daubos (FRA) NAISH, COOL SHOES, SOORUZ

4th : Sebastien Garat (FRA) RRD, RRD CLOTHINGS, MYSTIC, COOL SHOES, MORMAII

5th : Tom Hebert (NC) AIRUSH, OXBOW

Women Hang Time contest :

1st : Kristin Boese (ALL) with 5’60 sec BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS

2nd : Ainhoa Garcia (ESP) with 3’93 sec AIRUSH, EXLMO, AYUNTAMIENTO DE CADIZ

3rd : Roberta Raffaeta (ITA) with 3’71 sec

Men Hang Time contest :

1er : Tom Hebert (NC) with 10’08 sec NEW KPWT WORLD RECORD

2nd : David Jehanno (FRA) with 6’05 sec CARNAC EVASION

3ème : Clinton Bolton (RSA) with 5’24 sec BEST

OVERALL DISCIPLINES RANKINGS AFTER THE ITALIAN KPWT STAGE :

Men :

1st Tom HEBERT NC 2380 points AIRUSH, OXBOW

2nd Sebastien GARAT FRA 1640 points RRD, RRD CLOTHINGS, MYSTIC, COOL,SHOES, MORMAII

3rd Florian DAUBOS FRA 1400 points NAISH, COOL SHOES, SOORUZ

Women :

1st Kristin BOESE GER 2500 points

2nd Ainhoa GARCIA SPA 1800 points

3rd Helene BARRIERE FRA 1800 points

KPWT Team
World Cup 07

2008 Cabrinha Kite Tour

2007-07-09T13:06:00.001-07:00

This just in from Damien LeRoy. He is doing a grand tour across the Southeast heading into all parts of Florida, coastal areas Georgia and the Carolinas with new kite gear to ride and checkout.

CABRINHA NEW KITES!!!

The new!!!! Cabrinha Contra 3 and Crossbow 3 Tour!
With Damien LeRoy

-Friday June 29th Watersports West, Tampa Florida , 727-517-7000

-Friday June 29th Ace Performer, Sanibel, Florida, 239-489-3513

-Monday July 2nd Water Play.com, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 954-523-7778

-Monday July 2nd Jupiter Kiteboarding, Jupiter, Florida, 561-427-0240

-Tuesday July 3rd Sandy Point Progressive, Daytona, Florida, 386-756- 7564

-Tuesday July 3rd All Wet Sports, Jacksonville, Florida, 904-646-9887

-Wednesday July 4th High Tide Surf Shop, Tybee Island, Georgia, 912-786-6556

-Thursday July 5th Half Moon Outfitters, Charleston, South Carolina, 843-881-9472

-Friday July 6th Sail and Ski Sports, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 843-626-7245

-Friday July 6th Blowing In the Wind, Wilmington, North Carolina, 910-763-1730

-Saturday July7th Wind Toys, LLC, Surf City, North Carolina, 910-328-5483

-Saturday July 7th Wind Toys, 2, Cape Carteret, North Carolina, 910-467-2007

-Monday July 9th XL kites, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 850-974-5483

-Tuesday July 10th Emerald Coast Kiteboarding, Panama City Beach, Florida
850-235-2444

Come join us and try the new Cabrinha gear! Looking forward to seeing you!

Damien
http://usa.cabrinhakites.com/

2008 F-One Bandit

2007-07-09T12:45:00.000-07:00

The new Delta C-Shape is an innovative F-One patented design resulting from extensive research on kite aerodynamics and de-power capabilities. The Delta brings unmatched stability in fully de-power position and allows the front-line attachment to be positionned higher up the leading edge. Click the thumbnails to check out all the design details and bridle system...

F-One is adding a brand new kite to its collection: The BANDIT. It bears a brand new shape, called the Delta C-Shape. F-One has a patent pending on this new concept. Come back on July 9th to check out the Delta C-shape technical video that will explain the concept.

Some Wave Riding Goodness

2007-07-09T12:40:00.001-07:00

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Dubai: Too many skyscrapers and not enough kite spots

2007-07-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

"Construction takes the wind out of kite surfers' sails

By Daniel Bardsley, Staff Reporter
Published: July 09, 2007, 00:25

Dubai: Kite surfers are being squeezed out of Dubai at weekends because of a lack of available beaches.

The enthusiasts have seen many of the beaches they used to use for the sport given over to construction.

Now more of them have to travel to other emirates in order to continue enjoying the high-adrenaline activity.

During the week, kite surfers commonly use "Kite Beach" in Umm Suqueim, but Dubai Kite Club bans kite surfing here on Fridays to prevent accidents between kite surfers and weekend beachgoers.

Until last month, on Fridays Dubai kite surfers had instead enjoyed their sport on a section of public beach in Jebel Ali.

That has now been closed to the public for building work, and as a result there is nowhere in Dubai for kite surfing on a Friday, which is the most popular day for the sport as most people are off work."

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Cabrinha Race Series - Race #4

2007-07-09T12:39:00.000-07:00

Kafka Captures Top Spot

WOW! Race night #4 was spectacular. Twenty one racers waited to the very last minute to determine the appropriate size kite to rig; most chose 9s and 10s. The enthusiasm was high as this was the conclusion of the Cabrinha Mini Series #1 and the top three winners would be determined tonight. The “mini series #1” is based on the first four race nights with one throw out. The first race was held in winds ranging from 23-32, averaging 27 on an eb tide. By the third race the winds had subsided a bit to 18-29 averaging 22 and a flood.

Once again, Cabrinha’s Jeff Kafka took the top honors for the evening with a total of 4 points (1,2,1). Jeff rode his 9M XB2 and his 5’6” Prisoner of Wind Race Quad. Chip Wasson (Ozone) rode his 10.5M Sport and his Carafino foil board to a second for the evening with 5 points (2,1,2), while Anthony Chavez (Naish) rode his 10M Torch and his 2006 Chavez custom to a strong third with 9 points (3,3,3)

In the first race, Kafka took a quick lead, was first to the windward mark, and built a commanding lead to the finish. He remains the fastest of the racers downwind, while Chip is emerging as being able to point the highest upwind. Chip and Anthony battled it out around the course with Wasson getting the better of Chavez on the last upwind leg.

In the second race, both Chip and Anthony bettered Kafka to the windward mark and by a substantial distance. Kafka then proceeded to blow by Chip and Anthony on the downwind leg, with Chip being able to recaptured the lead on the last upwind leg.

In the third race, it was Kafka and Anthony that battled from the start and were neck and neck on both the upwind and downwind legs with Anthony having about a 10 yard lead at the leeward mark. Anthony fell rounding the mark and knowing he wasn’t going to catch Kafka by following him on the port tack towards the middle of the Bay, decided to try a starboard tack back towards the Yacht Club. Well, the tactic didn’t pay off. Not only didn’t he catch Kafka, but Chip managed to sneak by him as well.

The evening the racing was fierce. Kafka, Chip, and Anthony battled all evening for the top three spots, while a second group of racers; Chris Brown (17 pts), Gabe Brown (21 pts), Geoff Headington (23 pts), Eric Due (24 pts), Ovi Banuto (24 pts), Kris Youngblood 25 pts, and Stefaans Viljoens (26 pts), battled it out for spots 4,through10. Like I said earlier….the racing was spectacular!!!!!! And in case you were wondering, Shawn Richman who entered the evening in second overall was ill and couldn’t make it down from Oregon, while Mark Bosta entered the night 6th overall was completing his race committee responsibilities.

With tonights racing “on the books,” Jeff Kafka (Cabrinha) emerged and the winner of the Cabrinha Mini Series #1 with 3 points (1,1,1), Chip Wasson (Ozone) with his best performance of the season moved from 4th to 2nd with 11 points (5,4,2), and Chris Brown (SS) finished 3rd with 12 points (4,4,4). These three are also the leaders for the overall Cabrinha Race Series (in the same order), followed closely by Viljoens, Headington, Bosta, and Chavez.

After racing we conducted the free raffle of Ts and hats from our sponsors and presented the awards from Cabrinha for the Cabrinha Mini Series #1.

The Cabrinha Race Series is sponsored by Ozone Travel, Adventure Sports Miami, Adventure Sports Inc. and hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club.

PKRA Tarifa 2007

2007-07-09T12:36:00.001-07:00

Slingshot Team Rider Ben Wilson

2007-07-03T13:40:00.001-07:00

Flexifoil Ion2 12.5 m kites have issues: Fix information

2007-07-03T13:35:00.000-07:00

on2 12.5m kites purchased between 1st May 2007 and 30th June 2007 have had the front toggles sewn at 30 degrees off from the correct orientation which causes a reduction in strength when flown in 5 line mode. No problems have been found with kites flown in 4 line mode. Please note that no other sizes of Ion2 in the range are affected.

If you intend to use your kite in 5 line mode, or want to take up the offer of the free modification, please return your kite only (no bag/bar/lines/pump) to your closest Flexifoil Repair Centre where a reinforcement will be added to take the 5th line loads in one of two ways...

Two modification options:

1. Fast-fix - a fast modification for demanding riders. You will be able to see that the kite has been fixed, but you will receive your kite back within 10 working days.

2. Flexifoil-Quality-Fix - a more involved modification which will be un-noticeable to the untrained eye, but will take up to 30 working days.

Please remember to include your full name, address and phone number with the package and to include a receipt for your postage costs. Once your kite is ready to be returned to you the Flexifoil Repair Centre will call you to arrange for reimbursement of your postage costs.

Kites should be sent to:

Flexifoil QC & Repairs Centre
82d Fred Dannatt Road
Mildenhall
Suffolk
IP28 7RD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1638 715968

MelloW Flexifoil Repair Centre
Albert I Laan 32a
Oostduinkerke
B-8670
Belgium
Tel: +32.(0)58.51.79.48

ProKiteSurf
623 N. Chaparral St.
Corpus Christi
TX 78401
USA
Tel: +1 (361) 883-1473

OFFICAL LINK - www.flexifoil.com/company/newsitem.php?article_id=102231

New Shinn 2008 Mutant Waveboard

2007-07-03T13:33:00.001-07:00

VITOR ADAMO - FUERTEVENTURA

2007-07-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

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Rasgando em “Los Hoteles”

Visual de Flag Beach

Fotos e texto: Hugo Valente

Kite 4 Cancer: $8000 raised so far

2007-07-03T13:28:00.000-07:00

"Who says kiters can't organize behind a cause-- $8000 bucks so far-- totally awesome. There are still a lot of people who need to register-- don't miss out on this event-- Oh and maybe I should mention that Best Kites stepped up to the plate and kicked in a sweet package of thier own--Prize for best freestyle expression perhaps?? We'll see Very Happy

The prizes keeep rolling in-- would suck if you only got to sit and watch the fun- Crying or Very sad"
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Kite for a cause- Kite for the Cure http://www.active.com/donate/kb4c-curesearch/garretzallen

AsNews Podcast #81: Lake Michigan Kite, and Kite 4 Cancer

2007-07-03T13:25:00.000-07:00

Podcast #81:

Due to the 4th of July, this week’s podcast will be pre-recorded but no less interesting than our live interviews! Joining us this week are Great Lakes waterman Joe Bidawid and co-founder of the Women’s Kiteboarding Association, Tonia Farman. Both have been personally affected by loved ones with Cancer and are spearheading two events this August to raise awareness and funds for this disease which affects over 1.3 million Americans each year (source: 2006 stats, American Cancer Society).

In late August, Joe will attempt a world record across Lake Michigan on his stand up paddle board: a crossing from St. Joe, Michigan to Chicago, Illinois --a distance of 60-80 miles that he expects will take 18-24 continuous hours!

August 25, the event site in Hood River, Oregon, will host the first ever Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Kite Derby where every competitor will walk away with something, including a 2008 Naish quiver for the most money raised and a 2008 Slingshot quiver for the longest distance kited. More businesses and manufacturers are donating daily to help the cause with some early 08 previews and demos happening at the Oregon event.

Tune in to the show for details and the latest on how you can get involved to support these two great events and make a difference! The podcast will be available for download starting this Friday, July 6 on Itunes, www.thekiteboarder.com, www.asnews.net, www.kiteforum.com or your favorite podcast portal website.

Happy 4th of July!

Airush Generator in 14 knots

2007-07-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

2007 Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival

2007-07-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.dabridge.us/

DO YOUR WIND DANCE!!!

This years event will begin on Friday, July 20. There will be a Freeride Session going down where riders will judge each other for the top overall rider. This is not a mandatory event day, however there will be lots of photographers, media and videographers present, so we strongly suggest you try to make it out.

The Main Freestyle event will be on Saturday, July 21 with a first possible start time of 10:00 am. Athlete sign in will be between 8:00-9:00 am. The cost of Registration is $50.00 for mens and women, or $25 for junior and masters. It is payable by check or cash at check in. There will be a mandatory riders meeting at 9:30 am. All pre registered athletes are required to check in Saturday morning. If you do not show up your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list. During the event athletes will receive a complimentory BBQ lunch, compliments of the Organizers.

Saturday Evening following the event there will be a post event dinner in Stevenson and a Party to follow at the at the Walking Man Brewery. Come prepared to stay the night and enjoy the party. Remember, camping is available for all (includes bathrooms & showers) for $10. Friday and Saturday night at the Skamania County Fair Grounds in Stevenson.

Sunday is a potential roll over day in the event the wind shuts off on Saturday. Otherwise there will be a downwinder to Home Valley with a shuttle service (6 miles) open to all. There will be skate ramps on site, so bring your board to ride while waiting for the wind!

Thank You, and see you there!

Renee Hanks

The 7th annual Slingshot Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival is made possible by the generous support of Slingshot Kiteboarding, Walking Man Brewing, DaKine, Guayaki Yerba Mate, City of Stevenson and the Port of Skamania County.

p.s. If you have any additional comments or questions please contact Renee Hanks at info@dabridge.us

2008 Takoon Furia

2007-07-02T09:20:00.000-07:00

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Just released today - Takoon's first 2008 offerring - The Furia - the Ultimate SLE

The Furia is a new kite introduced to complement the already proven and popular Nova2 and eNova kites - aimed at the more advanced rider with freestyle and waveriding in mind. From what we understand speed and performance are the 2 defining characteristics that will set this kite apart - with excellent unhooked and direct response from the kite.

Kiters who have cut their teeth on the Nova / Nova2 brand will easily take to this kite ...

For full info check out www.ocean2air.co.za - or call us on in the shop on 031 301 1110.

The Furia will be available in South Africa in July and we will have our first samples early in July.

For those of you waiting for the new Nova release the Nova 3 will still be released later in the year ...

Cabarete 2007 Videos - Men''s Competition

2007-07-02T07:24:00.000-07:00