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When art meets kiteboarding
But when done right, a little bit of artwork on a board can go a long way, as surfers have been showing off for years. Alex Lewis-Hughes has done just that with his newly designed graphics on the Axis range in 2015. Not too hot, not too cold.
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4 Kites that have stood the test of time.
The life of a kite model is a complex thing. Every year, undergoing careful and calculated refinement from it's companies R&D team, before emerging 'All New!" at the beginning of the season. Some change for the better, some for the worse, and some have be
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PFD's now mandatory for offshore kiters in WA.
In the interest of safety, Transport WA in conjunction with WAKSA have implemented new laws requiring the use of PFD (Personal Floatation Devices), Flares and EPIRB devices when kiteboarding more than 400m offshore.
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Everybody knows - New 2015 range from Best Kiteboarding
Have you ever had an invite to a party that seemed too good to be true? You know, the kinds of party where there's pretty girls, sunset beers and professional kiteboarders everywhere you turn? Everybody knows!
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How to make your own Hydrofoil
Want to try hydrofoiling, but DIY is the only option? Here's a great how-to from Mark Todd about making your own kiteboarding Hydrofoil.
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The five biggest characters in kiteboarding
Kiteboarding is one of those sports which invites participants of all kinds. From topless photo shoots to the best mustache we've ever seen, we bring you a list of five whacky and downright strange kiteboarders that are dear to our hearts.
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New kitesurfing clothing brand launches
A new brand of T-Shirts for kitesurfers now available in Australia
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How to repair and install a kite strut bladder
Have you ever returned from a kiteboarding session to find one of your struts isn't quite as 'happy' as it should be? Leaks in struts are pretty common, and could be caused by any number of things. The good news, is these leaks are easily fixed yourself a
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Arcadia Bay to The Strand - Sealink Magnetic Island Kite Rac
It's been hailed as QLD's version of the Lighthouse to Leighton, without the weed issues. So when Australia's fastest racers get on the ferry to Magnetic Island on the 29th of August; we're in for a show.
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Magnetic Island Race Week: Kiteboarders to provide backdrop
Kite Townsville's International Kiteboarding Championship will provide a dramatic back-drop to the annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week with both events being held from 28th August to 2nd September 2014.
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Kiteboarding brands release sneak peaks of 2015 range
We're all gear geeks here at Seabreeze.com.au, so we love this time of year where everyone jets off to exotic locations, and returns with fresh gossip, glossy photos and tempting product samples from the kiteboarding companies new season range.
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Adventure Kiting WA - Kite Safari Company Open for Business!
Adventure Kiting WA will take you on a kite safari from Perth up the Western Australian coastline towards Exmouth to some of the most amazing kite surfing spots we have to offer!
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Kiteboarding for Cancer
One of the worlds biggest charity kiteboarding events has just wrapped up in the Hood River, Oregon, and again it's been a huge success. The Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Event has raised a ton of money and spread some awareness through not only the 154 kiteboard
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Papa Hadlow mentors young kiteboarder, Tom Bridge.
With the North Kiteboarding alliance out of the bag, Aaron Hadlow is free to mentor one of the biggest names in Junior Kiteboarding, Tom Bridge.
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Hydrofoiling might be the latest craze, but it's not elegant
Lets face it, teetering along on the end of a hydrofoil isn't the most elegant form of our sport, and it certainly doesn't go hand-in-hand with jumping.
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Looking for a lifestyle business opportunity?
W.A's premier kiteboarding and SUP store, Action Sports WA is for sale.
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Kiteboarders lose access to flat water location, be warned!
One of the best flat-water kiteboarding locations in the world is under fire this week, with a serious possibility of the sport being banned altogether. Lets take this as a word of warning in Australia, as the possibility of this happening here is real.
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Post Barrels with Keahi De Aboitiz
You might have heard, but Keahi De Aboitiz is out of action for a few months while his ankle repairs. Then this week, Jason Wolcott Photography shared a great photo of the man taking somewhat of a beating, from underwater; which really highlights how good
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Pivot - A new kite from Naish for 2015
Lets be blunt, the new kite from Naish was named the 'Pivot' for a reason... Don't expect any power through the turns from this new kite - it's built to (you guessed it) 'Pivot'!
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2015 Pivot Q&A with Naish Kite Designer, Damien Girardin
Will this new Naish Pivot be a watershed in performance/rideability or ... ? Read on for insights...
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Kiteboarding needs a genius, before it dies...
Have you ever wondered where kiteboarding will be in 10 years from now? Will it go the distance? Or fade away to the niche markets and obscure corners of the world? All it takes is a quick look towards the sport on which kiteboarding is mostly derived, Wi
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Extreme Body Dragging, or should we say 'Kite Body Surfing?'
Remember the days of learning to kiteboard where all you could see was water, all you could taste was salt and every wave felt like a slap in the face?=
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How to land a Back Roll - in one session!
Kiteboarding Back rolls take only one session to land (you know, but forever to master), if you follow these simple tips you'll be looking at the world in a whole new way - upside down!
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A look back at Kiteboarding's most crowd pleasing event
It was one of the biggest events in kiteboarding this year, Over 12,000 spectators lined the natural amphitheater to watch 24 of the worlds best kiteboarders jump as high as they could, loop the kite as low as possible and much to the crowds delight, take
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Attn SE Qld Kiters - CrazyFly wants you!
Job Vacancy with CrazyFly Kites - Become a 2015 Ambassador!
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