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Qatar Kitesurfing – Fuwairit Kitesurfing Guide

By John Bryja - Walking Tour with Sarah LordPhotos courtesy Romantsova/GKA Basking under the sun, Fuwairit, Qatar unveils itself as a prime kitesurfing destination...
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TEAM SCARLET – 1st Place // KPL TEAM BATTLE 2023

Although some may deny it, last week during the selections, when the enemy teams gazed around, attempting to discern who the greatest opponent might...
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Kite TV – Big Air in Tarifa

Witness a historic moment as the elite in big air kiteboarding, representing three different disciplines — twin-tip, strapless, and hydrofoil — gather to compete...
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Robby Naish’s advice gave us goosebumps

We asked Robby Naish if he had any advice for young talent, and his response gave us goosebumps. Even in his 61st year, Robby...
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Jalou Langeree RECONNECT

Reconnect is a documentary about the life of professional kitesurfer and 3-time world champion Jalou Langeree. Jalou speaks vulnerable about her depression that she...
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The Best Cape Hatteras Restaurants

Kitesurfing Magazine's Top 5 Places to Eat in Cape Hatteras! Discover the culinary delights of Cape Hatteras with Kitesurfing Magazine's top picks for dining! As...
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Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time
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Mental Health in Extreme Sports – We Need To Talk

In the adrenaline-fueled world of extreme and action sports, mental health challenges often take a back seat to the thrills and excitement of pushing...
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KNOT FUTURE: LANZAROTE

Knot Future's first trip to shoot for a full length film didn't go exactly to plan. ft. Tom Bridge, Maxime Chabloz, Noe Font, and...
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Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time
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OFF AXIS

This is a test of the N.A. Blend Broadcast System! Eric Rienstra does it all, but he is not satisfied with just kiteboarding on normal...
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Pathways featuring Jack Rieder

Although Jack Rieder has only been kiting for about 6 years, his relationship with the oceans and lakes started long before that. Now, having recently overcome...
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2020 Best Kites for Foilboarding

CORE XLITE

SIZES TESTED (M): 12, 8 M / SIZES AVAILABLE (M): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11,12  CONTROL BAR: SENSOR 2S PRO FOIL BAR  SYNOPSIS  A high...
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Is Surfing Better than Kitesurfing?

Is Surfing Better than Kitesurfing? A question that's been on my mind for a few years now, since I started kitesurfing. In this video...
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How Coronavirus Is Impacting Kitesurfers Worldwide

compiled by John Bryja As Kitesurfing Magazine goes to press, it’s early days in the Covid-19 pandemic. This page marks the point in time that...
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Richman soars past champions to win Red Bull King of the Air

American kiteboarder masters Cape Town waves in taxing seven-hour event. photo Tyrone Bradley/Red Bull Content Pool American kiteboarder Jesse Richman got the better of fellow former...
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2020 Best Kites for Foilboarding
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Aluula Kite Review

Kitesurfing Magazine Editor-in-Chief John Bryja checks out the new Aluula material from Ocean Rodeo. He headed south for an in-depth checkout of the new...
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Top 5 Kitesurfing Magazine Youtube Videos in 2019

These are the top 5 most viewed videos that we filmed while making Kitesurfing Magazine in 2019. Be sure to drop by our YouTube...
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Aluula Pro Review

Ocean Rodeo Pro Rider Reece Myerscough reviews the new Aluula kitesurfing material. Reece has been using the Aluula material in his kites that he...
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Top 5 Kitesurfing Gear Trends of 2020

Kitesurfing Magazine's test editor Shane Thompson and editor-in-chief John Bryja sit down at the AWSI trade show in Hood River, Oregon to discuss the...
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Pat Goodman North Kites Interview

North kite designer Pat Goodman in his most in-depth kite interview we have ever done. Get the inside scoop on the new 2020 North...
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TRUE BIG AIR

The dream of flying is older than mankind itself. This video is about a group of people who changed the way we look at...
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Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time
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Aaron Hadlow – TWENTY | FULL MOVIE

The must see kitesurfing movie of the year! 2019 marks 20th year since Aaron Hadlow first flew a kite. We took this milestone as...
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2019 Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational – Behind the Scenes pt. Three

Tom Court takes us behind the scenes of the 2019 Wind Voyager Triple-S.  
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Wind Voyager – Union Island

WORDS BY SAM LIGHT / PHOTO BY MOLELII  I have always wanted to go to Union Island and the Grenadines. I have heard nothing but...
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Best kitesurfing wipeouts

Best kitesurfing wipeouts at Ponta Preta during GKA Cabo Verde 2019. Even the best kitesurfers crash. It’s not about how many times it happens, it’s...
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The Sum of 5 – Kitesurfing Film

Passion and persistence are unrelenting forces that drive athletes Hannah Whiteley, Mikaili Sol, Francesca Bagnoli, Paula Novotna and Colleen Carroll to push past their...
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Kite Design Secrets Damien Girardin – King of the Air Winner

Kevin Langeree just won this year's 2019 King of the Air. His third King of the Air victory. Interested in the gear he uses...
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Alex Soto in shark crash

Alex Soto finds out first hand that a shark will stop you dead in your tracks on a foil board.
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Kitesurfing at the NORTH CAPE!

"Arthur called me to ask if I wanted to kitesurf at the North Cape in Norway. My first answer was YES let's do it....
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Kevin Wade shares the Eleveight Kites line for 2019.

Kitesurfing Magazine test editor Shane Thompson catches up with Eleveight's Kevin Wade and checks out the 2019 lineup. Originally broadcast live to Facebook from...
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Airush – 2018 Gear Trends – Marc Schmid

Kitesurfing Magazine caught up with Airush Marketing director Marc Schmid for a look at the changes at Airush for 2018. He did such a...
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F-One Р2018 Gear Trends РChlo̩ Scamps

Kitesurfing Magazine: It wasn’t that long ago that F-One’s Bandit was the only kite in the lineup. Will we see the lineup grow even more?  Chloé...
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Naish – Gear Trends 2018 – with Damien Girardin

Kitesurfing Magazine tracked down Naish designer Damien Girardin to find out the influences behind the design innovations at Naish. Kitesurfing Magazine: Naish has embraced foiling...
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Cabrinha – Gear Trends 2018 – with Pete Cabrinha

Cabrinha has been a leading kiteboarding brand right from the start. Kitesurfing Magazine caught up with Pete Cabrinha himself for a look at the...
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CORE & Carved Customs – 2018 Gear Trends – with Phil Janke

How has Hiss-Tec’s roots as a high-end custom board builder transferred over into the CORE brand vision? Back in 2001, our founder and CEO, Bernie...
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Ocean Rodeo – 2018 Gear Trends – with Richard Myerscough

We had a chance to ride a competitors rear line adjustment control bar and it was a game-changer for us. We’re looking forward to...
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Liquid Force – 2018 Gear Trends – with Gary Siskar

Liquid Force Kites’s parent company is one of the leading wakeboard brands in the world. One would assume you would focus on the wake...
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North Kitesurfing – 2018 Design Trends – with Philipp Becker

Kitesurfing Magazine: North Kiteboarding has been the top-selling brand in the world for a few years now, and has done it by developing the...
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Slingshot – 2018 Gear Trends – with LynDee Talmage

Slingshot has led the way with the Foil Acadamy and introduced many riders to the concept of adjusting their mast height as they progress....
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ION – 2018 Gear Trends – with Marc Burhans

Kitesurfing Magazine catches up with Ion product manager Marc Burhans. Kitesurfing Magazine: What design features make ION’s suits better suited to kiting than traditional surf suits? Marc...
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Chris Gilbert – Dakine -2018 Gear Trends

Dakine's kitesurfing designer Chris Gilbert speaks with Kitesurfing Magazine about the biggest gear trends for 2018. Kitesurfing Magazine: You’ve been involved in the kite industry as...
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Ride Engine – 2018 Gear Trends – Interview with LynDee Talmage

Kitesurfing Magazine: Ride Engine introduced the world to the concept of the hardshell harness and they are now dominating.  What changes are in store...
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Matt Aiken – Mystic – WMFG – 2018 Gear Trends

Kitesurfing Magazine catches up with WMFG founder, and Mystic North America distributor Matt Aiken. Kitesurfing Magazine: You have been in the action sports and water...
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Lucas Arsenault – Peer Pressure

Lucas Arsenault’s life revolves around kiteboarding; whether it’s planning the next kite trip, discovering a new kite spot, constantly checking the wind, or figuring...
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2017 Wind Voyager Triple-S – Finals

The level of competition has never been higher in the REAL Slick. Monday, June 5th provided breeze steadily increasing through the day, enabling us...
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Learning to Foilboard

How long does it take to learn to foilboard? Kitesurfing Magazine's Serena Lazdins put the Foil Academy to the test.  So you think you wanna foil? I didn’t. Never...
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2017 Triple-S Invitational preview

Internationally recognized as the crown jewel of wakestyle kiteboarding competition, the 2017 Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational will showcase the talents of the most progressive...
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Brendan Schnurr – Ashbridges Bay in Toronto

Kitesurfing the New Lagoon at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto 10 minutes from downtown Toronto lies Ashbridges Bay, a beach heavily populated by thousands of people...
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Intermediate Kiteboarding Tips | Evolution

Evolution is the intermediate level instructional series from Real Kiteboarding picking up where  Zero 2 Hero leaves off.  Real Kiteboarding has over 12 years...
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Beginner

Learn to Kitesurf | Zero 2 Hero

Here is a well done collection of instructional learn to kitesurf videos from our friends at Real Kiteboarding in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Real...
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CAICOS CRUISING

The past six months in Turks and Caicos has been nothing short of amazing. Providenciales has so much to offer. Unparalleled natural beauty, endless...
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Nick Jacobsen Dubai Jump

Insanely massive kitesurfing jump from Nick Jacobsen in Dubai. He jumped off the helipad at the Burj al-Arab hotel, the third tallest hotel in the...
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On the Cover – Issue 6 – Danny Barnette

  On the Cover: Volume 3, Issue 1 Boink The Barge When hurricanes throw barges your way, you boink ‘em!   "I woke abruptly to my entire beach cottage...
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Understanding Kite Design

Legend Robby Naish and  kite designer Damien Girardin sit down for an in-depth  conversation about kites! They explain kite designs, choices designers make and the...
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New Youth Olympic Course in Action

The 2017 TwinTip:Racing Asian Championships came to an end yesterday, with plenty of racing action in all divisions. Run for the first time completely in...
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The Jesse Richman Story

www.jesserichman.com Since the first time Jesse Richman had a kite in his hands at the age of 9 years old he knew that he wanted...
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Kevin Langeree Massive Jump Collection!

Kevin Langeree had some on board footage laying around so thought why not make a little edit of it. The results are massively entertaining. Some...
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Beginner
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Barack Obama learns to Kiteboard

It's true. Barack Obama has learned to kiteboard! Sir Richard Branson invited President Barack Obama down to the BVI for a challenge. Branson was learning to...
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Jesse Richman @ Jaws

Interview by John Bryjaphotos by Quincy Dein Jesse Richman is unquestionably one of the most well-rounded, all-around kiters on the planet. He’s done it all:...
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California’s 15-year-old Daniela Moroz named US Yachtswoman of the Year

Portsmouth, RI (January 12, 2017) – IKA Formula Kite World Champion Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Calif.) today was selected as US Sailing’s 2016 Rolex Yachtswoman...
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Sam Light’s England – Slingshot Kiteboarding

Hop in the backseat of the Volvo for an extensive road trip throughout England with Hayling Island's favorite son, Sam Light. Spend two weeks traversing...
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Robby Naish at Cloudbreak

words by Robby Naish photos by Glenn Duffus The first time I went to Fiji was almost thirty years ago, when I flew with Pete Cabrinha...
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Best of 2016: Reece Myerscough

Best event you attended in 2016? The most action packed and professionally run event I attended this year was Bridge of the Gods. It was...
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Best of 2016: Sam Medysky

Best event you attended in 2016? Sam Medysky: I have to say that this year my favourite event was the Blue Palawan KPL stop in...
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Best of 2016: Reo Stevens

Best event you attended in 2016? The best event I went to this past year was the 10th Annual Kiteboard for Cancer event in Hood...
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Best of 2016: Eric Rienstra

Best travel trip in 2016? Eric Rienstra: The best trip I went on in 2016 was to the Philippines.  It was my first time ever...
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Best of 2016: Brandon Scheid

Best event you attended in 2016?  I think for me the best event was the Hood Jam 2016.  We had a stellar crew and one...
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Best of 2016: Reider Decker

Best event you attended in 2016? Reider Decker: The best event I attended in 2016 was the Cape Hatteras Wave Classic. This year the conditions...
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Best of 2016: Craig Cunningham

Best event you attended in 2016? Craig Cunningham: Triple S is always the highlight of the year for me as far as events I go...
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Best of 2016: Colleen Carroll

Best Event: Colleen Carroll: Hood Jam!  I have to say that because I organized it 😉 Best Trip: Colleen Carroll: Watamu, Kenya with Craig Cunningham.  It was...
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Best of 2016: Bruna Kajiya

Best event you attended in 2016? Bruna Kajiya: WKL - MaiTai Cabarete, it was a memorable one, the very first World Kitebaording League event, it...
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Best of 2016: Karolina Winkowska

Favorite instagram photo this year Karolina Winkowska: A photo with the girls from the event that Hela, Kasia and I organised at the Polish seaside...
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CODE RED – Extreme Kitesurfing with Ruben Lenten – 4K

An inspiration to us all! So stoked to see Ruben Lenten back chasing storms. "Grateful to be alive and kicking!!! Proudly I present to you...
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Carlos Mario – 2016 World Kiteboarding League Champion

Carlos Mario is the male 2016 WKL Freestyle Champion. This video highlights his achievement over the different World Kiteboarding League events of 2016.
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Elapse – Armando Puerta

Captures kiteboarding quite nicely. "It represents my personal vision of Kiteboarding in my favorite place in the world.. Thanks Dave HB for filming, you...
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2016 Pringles Kitesurf Fehmarn Highlights

A 26 minute recap of all the best and most exciting moments of the 2016 Pringles Kitesurf World Cup in Fehmarn Germany. For more information...
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Slow motion Strapless Freestyle

Collection of some awesome slow-motion strapless freestyle action from this summer's GKA event in Fuerteventura.
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100% DIMITRI

For most people this would be a kitemare! Dimitri Maramenides just laughs, and talks his way through this one. Very entertaining! But be sure to...
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Kiteboarding in Cape Hatteras – Ewan Jaspan

"After the Wind Voyager Triple-S I managed to get a solid day filming with Aymeric, Annelous and Alex. Pretty happy with the clips I...
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Men’s Finals Highlights: 2016 Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational

The top 12 finishers from Men’s Round 1 (top 4 men from each of the three Round 1 Heats) progressed to the Finals at...
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Triple-S Round 1 Women’s video

Hey Ladies! The women are stepping up their game. Here are highlights from the Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational opening round. #WindVoyagerTripleS
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Drone REEL with Reo Stevens

Reo Stevens has put together a very solid edit of his best drone filming from the past year. Riders include Keahi de Aboitiz, Hank Gaskell,...
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Evolution of the TRIPLE-S INVITATIONAL

Not many kiting events have pioneered and blazed new paths for the sport like the Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational. In fact, none have. With a...
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Party fouls, hookups and best parties! The Best of TRIPLE-S!

The Wind Voyager Triple-S this June 4-10th promises to be one of the best kiteboarding events of the year. The past 10 years have provided...
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MUST ATTEND KITEBOARDING EVENTS | 2016

Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational June 4th - June 10th Cape Hatteras, NC With live music every night and the world’s best kiteboarders competing in the world’s biggest...
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Best Kitesurfing Videos of All Time
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Freeride Project 3… The Movie

This is the third instalment of the #freerideproject movie series! FRP3 As our schedules get more and more hectic as the years go on, it has become...
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100th birthday kiting

Ever wonder who the oldest kitesurfer is? Nels Glesne spent his 100th birthday kiting on Maui!
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The Lagoon Ranger

In a world of chaos ... one should look after the poor kitesurfer that are crashing together! From the poor souls that don't know what...
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The Island of Everything

When you’re exploring far-off places, it helps to be ready for just about everything. On a recent sailing trip through a remote part of...
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DEFINING A PRO

WORDS BY BRANDON KERR / PHOTO BY ORION OWENS Before I spew into this I want to make it clear that firstly, I am not...
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Foiling Around Barbados

Former PWA star Nevin Sayre and his son Rasmus Sayre circumnavigate Barbados on foil boards!  
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HUGO BOSS | Behind the Scenes of the SkyWalk by Alex Thomson

Go behind the scenes as HUGO BOSS presents the third installment of their extreme sailing stunts - the Skywalk by Alex Thomson, featuring Mercedes-Benz.
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A FIRST OF ITS KIND STUNT

In a first-of-its-kind stunt, British sailor and kiteboarder Alex Thomson chased down a fast-moving Hugo Boss racing yacht, attached himself to a rope connected...
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Hood River Slider Jam 2015

ESBO.TV brings us a recap of all the action from this years Hood River Slider Jam which took place over August 2015 in...Hood River,...
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The Slider Project – Indiegogo Campaign

The Slider Project is a community organization dedicated to growing the sport of Kiteboarding by creating the largest free standing kite park in the...
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MEXICALI

California's Ian Alldredge delivers the goods yet again! RIDER: IAN ALLDREDGE LOCATION: SOUTHERN BAJA, CALIFORNIA NO DEPOWER, NO STRAPS, NO PADS BOARD: RAWSON 5'7 HARNESS: DAKINE C1 WETSUIT: PATAGONIA R3 KITE:...
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BELOW ZERO

Brandon Scheid snowkiting adventure in Quebec - Canada with the participation of Julien Fillion in collaboration with http://liquidforcekites.com/ "It was a wild two weeks of wind...
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Finding shade in Indo

When it comes to waves, there's no place like Indo. Flying in from all corners of the globe, our World Class Team Riders road-tripped...
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Aladdin’s Magic Flying Carpet Ride

Jeremie Tronet thought it would be a good idea to try out the new North Kiteboarding 2016 Magic Flying Carpet at the JT Pro Center...
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JAWS WIPEOUT – NICCOLO PORCELLA

Heaviest wipeout ever kitesurfing Jaws on Jan 4th, 2016. Enjoy. @acl_cinema
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F-ONE – NextGeneration – 11 Years Old

The next generation of kiteboarders is on its way! F-One one Next Generation 11 year-old Osaïa in Brazil 2016.
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Best Kiteboarding Jump video of 2015

Kitesurfing Magazine's big jump video of the year award goes to Nick Jacobsen Kiteboards Off Richard Branson's Island by Kevin Wolf, MaiTai Global. Pro rider...
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Kitesurfing Magazine’s Must See Kiteboarding Videos of 2015

2015 was a terrific year for kiteboarding videos! If you only watch a handful of videos this year, Kitesurfing Magazine's must see list is...
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Father and Son: The Medyskys

Father and Son: The Medyskys Two directions always cross paths Kiteboarding became a part of this family over a dozen years ago. Their summer home at...
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‘WANDERLUST’ – Indonesia

We are pretty sure Tom Court has the best job on the planet! Check out his latest video from Indo. "Do you suffer from Wanderlust?...
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Fly Me To The Moon (Cabrinha Kitesurfing starring Nick Jacobsen)

Nick Jacobsen stars in this quirky kiteboarding short. Born in Denmark and groomed for kiting in South Africa he stays true to his crazy...
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TE TAINUI by F-ONE

Once again the F-ONE team went off to discover new landscapes and live an extraordinary adventure. Raphaël SALLES put on his captain's hat for the...
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Walls of Liquid – A pure waveriding experience

One of the best surf films of the year! Walls of Liquid. A pure wave riding experience with the best kitesurfers of the world,...
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Airton Cozzolino and Matchu Almeida’s Kitesurfing Story

Airton Cozzolino and Matchu Almeida Lopes are two of the best wave riders world wide without any doubt. They´ve shown it during the World...
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