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Kiteboarders from 2017, riding a kite from 1996!
Most kiteboarders today would have never even seen a two line kite, let alone ridden one! But guys were there back in 1996 when it all began, so if anyone is bound to get nostalgic, it's them!
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Cabrinha Recalls Control Bar Component
Do you own a 2017 Cabrinha kite and control bar? Run down to the garage, and check it for these components before your next session.
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Four Kites - One Kiteboarder! How to Stack Inflatable Kites
You may have seen two kites stacked together by a couple of groms at a kiteboarding comp, but have you ever seen four?
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Ruben Lenten is On the Fly
We've all heard that Ruben Lenten had cancer. He got hit hard by it, but now he's back and doing the same crazy stuff he used to.
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Unbelievable trick by Keahi defies gravity, physics!
Throwing a bar to yourself? That's unheard of, but Keahi just did it with a kite, a hydrofoil and a wave. You HAVE to see this!
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The Kite Tour you've never heard of - the Kite Park League!
It might just revolutionize professional kiteboarding, because never before has there been a pro tour that is exclusively for park style riding. The Kite Park Leage is up and running for real now, and expect greatness.
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Tips for Kiteboarding in Winter - That Might Save Your Life!
It's a different world out there, and thinking twice about riding in the colder months might save more than just a bad hair day...
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No Stranger to the Inside of an Indo Barrel: Ryland Blakeney
Armed with a quiver of surfboards and a stash of Ozone Reo's, Ryland Blakeney booked a plane ticket to Indo with the promise of a sick left hander.
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SUP Etiquette for New Surfers
Make friends in the lineup - not enemies! Follow these simple rules to stand up paddle surfing and keep the good vibes flowing in the lineup.
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How to change your life in 6 easy steps. Learn to Kite!
Learning to kitesurf has never been easier! If you're thinking about getting started in the sport, go and chat with an instructor today.
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A short history of North Kiteboarding
From the Rhino, to the Rebel, Dice and now the Ace. North Kiteboarding have been delivering great kites to kiteboarders since 2001.
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Secret Kite Spot in NZ - Access By Airplane Only!
Hidden in the mountains, with access by airplane only, this kite spot is a perfect flat water freestyle haven. Guaranteed to be secluded.
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How to Pack a Kiteboarding Travel Bag
Three kites, two boards, a harness and a pump in one bag? Easy, just follow these tips to help you fit all your kite gear in one bag, and it will arrive safe and sound to your winter kite safari.
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Pro Kiteboarders are living in 'The Bubble'.
The lavish life of a professional kiteboarder is amazing. Surf, Sun, Sand - they're living a life that some could only dream of. But they call it 'living in the bubble', and they want to share what it's really like.
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A True Test of a Kiteboarders Skill: CR:X Class
One-design classes are the standard in sailing, and soon to be kiteboarding with Neil Prydes CR:X Class, a convertible foil/twintip setup that evens the playing field for racers.
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Just for Jumping - Ozone Announces Edge V9
Now that foil kites have overtaken inflatables for racing, Ozone could bring back the Edge to its roots. Boosting HUGE and floating for days.
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New Cloud Types Defined - First time in 30 years!
From 'Roll Clouds' to Contrails, the World Meteorological Organisation has classified a bunch of new cloud types for the first time since 1987 - thanks to the internet and people posting pictures of nasty looking storms.
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Win a Core Kite
You and a friend can win a brand new Core kite just for answering some questions to a survey
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Naish Bring Back a Legend - The Boxer is Back!
The Naish Boxer was a familiar name at beaches between 2001 and 2007. But after a decade, Naish decided it's time to bring it back.
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North Releases First Foil Kite - The Ace.
A foil kite from North, called the Ace. Continuing their Vegas themed naming structure, and promising to be the fastest foil of them all.
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Behind the Scenes Testing with Cabrinha's Pat Goodman.
Legendary kite designer Pat Goodman shows how they're testing prototypes of the 2018 Cabrinha FX, with Nick Jacobsen in Maui, Hawaii.
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Big Moves in Bikinis - The Kite Sista Chicks in Brazil.
The Cumbuco Lagoon in Brazil is famous for dune buggies, bikinis and the worlds best freestyle kiteboarders. You've seen the spot before, but these girls take the location to another level.
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The Bootleg Slider Project - Success in SA!
12m worth of plywood and nylon, brought together some of Australia's best Wakestyle riders for an Aussie Day shindig that will be remembered...
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Testing Tails for Airush with Carl Ferreira
Even though it's the last thing the water touches, a kite surfboards tail makes a HUGE difference in the way a board feels. Watch how the same board, with a different tail changes Carl Ferreira session in Cape Town.
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Kitesurfing Articles/Articles
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