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North Kiteboarding Changing Up Surf Kiteboards With Their Compact Surf Concept New to 2015, North Kiteboarding has introduced their Compact Surf Concept (CSC). As the name suggests, this idea is all about making the board more compact (read as: shorter) with more parallel rails. North mentions that the CSC can have a variety of performance benefits for riders. The CSC makes surf kiteboards easier to ride due to their increase in stability - especially through chop when you're heading full speed …

Cabarete, Dominican Republic: a land made of rich culture, cuisine, and choice waves. Kitesurfing like an acrobat at a circus, Brandon Cordina is showing off all of his tricks on that amazing-looking water. If our eyes aren't deceiving us, it looks like they're sporting Best's Session Pro Kitesurf board, a board specifically meant for big waves and for riders with big ambitions (which, of course, is the perfect fit for this location). …

Sean Buell's Riding Sessions In Michigan's cold winter months, we love watching videos of riders heating up their tricks in sunny, warm locales. Rocking Best Kiteboarding's 2015 Profanity Twin Tip and Best's GP kite, Buell shows us that there's nothing quite enjoying those sweet sessions on that crystal blue water. It makes us look forward to the months ahead when we can pull out our quiver and fire off our own sick tricks. …

Julien Kerneur: Doesn't Matter Most riders like having a specific style of riding that they can improve upon over time and truly perfect. For Airush's Team Rider Julien Kerneur, he tries to perfect every style of kiteboarding. From foilboarding to freestyle to racing, if there's a chance to try something new or to improve, Kerneur is there with board in hand. Check out Kerneur's latest video by Airush, Julien Kerneur: Doesn't Matter. It'll make you want to go out and try a new riding style of y …

Are you absolutely enamored with Cabrinha's new 2015 FX kite? We are! Cabrinha has been producing dependable kiteboarding kites, boards, and accessories for almost fifteen years. They're constantly improving their products, focusing on making each rider's experience better with each new item. Their freestyle/crossover FX kite lessens the gap between their freestyle competition and high-performance, freeride kites. With the FX kite, you're going to see more support in the trailing edges as …

Slingshot Team Does Barra Grande What is that we see on Brazil's picturesque horizon? It's none other than Slingshot's Pro Team Riders sporting their latest 2015 gear! Is that a 2015 Vision we see out there? Perhaps a 2015 Asylum? Check out Sam Light, Alex Fox, and the other team riders as they unleash their wicked talent, covering more than 1500 kilometers and over 12 locations.  Pro Team Riders: Alex Fox Andre Philip Carlos "Bebe" Mario Eric Reinstra Linus Erdmann Sam Light Tha …

Best Kiteboarding - Helena Brochocka Tearing Up Australia Catch Helena Brochocka, one of the Team Riders for Best Kiteboarding, creating waves near Safety Bay near Perth, Australia. The "Land Down Under" does not just feature crazy-looking animals and even crazier Aussies - it also has some of the greatest kiteboarding locals in the world. Tearing up the waters with sassy, hot pink boots, Helena shows that kiteboarding isn't just men's game anymore.  Looking to rock your own boots? Take a …

Cabrinha Kites - Fly Me to the Moon with Nick Jacobsen Nick Jacobsen isn't what some people would call straight-laced. He's over-the-top, rowdy, and a little peculiar - that's why MACkite loves this outrageous rider! Join this crazy Dane as he rides South Africa on Cabrinha's new FX kiteboarding kite. Join Nick's band of photographers and his automaton narrator in performing some sick tricks, jumping dangerous piers, scaling buildings, and following his dreams to try and have his FX kite fly hi …

That muscle-bound, good-times, kid from Michigan is at it again! Throwin' hammers, skating ramps, tickling alligators and livin' proper. Check in with Chris as he shreds the gnar in Southern Florida!  Rider: Chris Bobryk Gear: 2015 Best TS kite / 2015 Best Profanity board Camera: Brett Sullivan, Kevin Wade and Ben Jopling Music: French Montana "Playing in the Wind" / Kongos "I'm Only Joking" …

Liquid Force's How-To Foilboard Tutorial - Video #2 Have you checked out our blog post on Liquid Force's first video on how to foilboard, featuring LF's Foil Fish? If you have, and you're thinking, "Hmm..this is great, but I need to learn more about improving my footing to really make that foilboarding a sick ride." Well, rejoin Liquid Force's Siskar, Sensi Graves, and other LF team riders on a journey to advance your riding technique. Liquid Force's video will give you some tips for pro …

The new FX freestyle crossover kite from Cabrinha is coming soon. In anticipation of it going live on March 1, 2015, here's an action-packed snippet to tide you over. Come back for all the details March 1st! Until then this is all we can share! …

If you're ready to take your kiteboarding experience to the next level, Liquid Force is willing to take you on a how-to journey of all of the ins and outs of foilboarding. Join sultry-voiced narrator Siskar and LF Team Rider Sensi Graves on a trek through this instructional video on the beginnings of foilboarding. Liquid Force's tutorial focuses on how to carry your foilboard, prepping your launch, how to launch, staying on your foil, and how to prepare for crashes. How to carry your foil boar …

The Slingshot crew heads down to Brazil in this latest edit. Expect stunning scenery, massive tricks, and a great soundtrack. From Slingshot The boys are back. Sam Light and Alex Fox head to the stunning flat water lagoons of Brazil to deliver some smooth high performance action. Shot entirely on RED, Slingshot invites you to follow this infamous duo on their wild adventure through one of kiteboarding's most premiere locations. Directed by Patrick Wieland, this new film is one that you won't s …

Check out Hannah's response to all the haters out there and their comments about Hannah's High Heel Kitesurfing video. Yes we agree Hannah you do rock! From Hannah: Hannah Whiteley; Professional Kitesurfer & Model from the UK, goes to Pro Kite Brasil in Uruau, to train for the 2015 season.Shot and edited by Andre Magarao. www.andremagarao.comSong: Sunshine Memory by David Dupuiswww.hannahwhiteley.comFollow Hannah on FacebookInstagramVimeoHannah would like to thank her sponsors Be …

Check out this short vid of North Kiteboarding and ION! Colleen is throwing down and stomping tricks that most local male riders cannot pull out of their trick bag! You won't find any high heels on her North Team Series kiteboard, just straight-up booted for some serious powered wakestyle handle passing action! Way to crush it Colleen and help push female riders to the next level!  Head over to Facebook and give Colleen some love: Facebook.com/colleen.carroll.33 Vimeo Credits: Colleen Car …