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News from Mondial Du Vent  True to form the PKRA in Leucate delivered some spectacular competition and a wind forecast to match any.  The event opened up with a day of 30-40 knot winds blowing offshore at the comp site.  Our speed team arrived early and eager to break records in the Leucate’s excellent racing conditions.  The freestyle team fresh from their recent Hawaiian exploits in Maui, geared up grudgingly with thick wetsuits and tiny kites.    The Switc …

Slinghsot + ASP Surf Fest This February marked a significant step forward for kitesurfing. For the first time in the history of kiteboarding a partnership was formed between a kiteboarding brand and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) to help showcase what the power of a potential partnership on a large scale could be. Thanks to Slingshot Australia, Kitesurfing was present as a demonstration sport at the SURF FEST event, an ASP six star World Qualifying Series (WQS) held in Newcastle, …

13th Annual KOGL Kiteboarding Competition & Gear Test Fest MACkiteboarding will be hosting the 13th annual KOGL in late September in 2013.  The 12th annual KOGL Test Fest format was a smashing success.  3 evenings of wind and over 40 different kites to test and ride made for a great weekend.  Throw in a couple of great parties and the Indie Rock Festival https://www.gh-iri.com/  and it was a weekend to remember. Mark your calendars, check out the 2014 kiteboarding ge …