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Pete and the Cabrinha team have done it again for 2018! Of course, you’ll have to wait until early next week to see the full monty. In the meantime, queue up this official 2018 Teaser from Cabrinha Kitesurfing and peep the goods now! …

The new What’s in a Name? movie is the biggest video feature to come out of Airush Kiteboarding since 2014. Rather than just produce a film to serve product campaigns, airush wanted to create a complete movie involving every aspect of Airush to tell the story of the brand itself. Filmed in the three locations of Cape Town, Mauritius and Brazil, the sixteen minute feature is a beautifully shot masterpiece and a true testament to the Airush brand. The movie showcases the utmost talent of th …

North Ace Foil Kite - The High Performance Foil Kite Are you looking to step-up your game and enter the foiling world? North is giving you the opportunity to experience a huge wind range, fast turning, durability, hangtime, and easy water relaunching all packed in one kite: the Ace Foil Kite.  Riders can enjoy the Ace either with a foilboard or a twin tip. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced riders.  Hint: Pair the Ace with the Slingshot Hypermiler Foil Board and Gho …

Rough feat. North Kiteboarding The Magdalen Islands: a small island located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Here, you'll find the chilly but no less beautiful landscape of the great hockey and maple syrup loving country of Canada. Here is also where you'll find Craig Cunningham, Aaron Hadlow, Stefan Spiessberger, Noe Font, and Colleen Carroll.  While watching this video, you'll be able to see some amazing shots and thoughtful insight from some of the leaders in the kiteboarding industry.&nb …

As winter approaches, we're all in need of a little warmer weather. Cabrinha's crew heads to Indonesia in their most recent kitesurfing video, encountering difficulties from rain to no wind to everything in between. Despite the setbacks, the waves and the culture provide plenty of entertainment for the kiters.  Indonesia is famed for its deep-ocean swells, creating beautiful conditions for kitesurfing even when the wind is kicking. However, there's no real way to tell when the wind is comi …

With only two years into the sport, Jack Rieder is killing it!  Talk about a beautiful location to ride.  Wait, how long has this kid been riding?  Video Synopsis Canadian Junior national champion Jack Rieder is a crowd favorite at the Squamish Spit What's more impressive than his riding, is the amount of time he has ben practicing.  With only two years under his belt he has developed some serious skills.  …

Noe Font - Melancholy (in cursive) "On a hot day, the snow melted away into a stream and flowed down the valley and into the sea. And this place was born." Hood River: an eclectic location filled with grandoise mountains and cool, deep blue water. Here, kiteboarders come from all over to enjoy the resources around them and to demonstrate their skills.  Noè Font has shown the joy of kiting in Hood River and spun his take in a way that's fun, unique, and inspiring. Video Synop …

Pros, Bros, and a Solid Show Not long ago, Cabrinha hosted an event that once catered to only amateur riders. Now, Cabrinha has decided to include the pros. We thought we'd reminisce on the good times and awesome kiting. Located in Stevenson, Washington, this event gathered together some of the best kiteboarders in the world, where they put on a show unlike any other. Men and women alike came out to show off what they’ve got. “Stevenson’s Bridge of the Gods” is truly t …

Cruising On A Foil - Liquid Force Style On a foil, it seems that even the lightest conditions can be super sweet. Testing out the Happy Foil, Julien Fillion puts the test to the board - and, pairing it with the Elite, it seems that the combination is a success. Julien shows us how he cruises along the beautiful beach city shoreline. See the stoke on Julien's face? We're going to call that the "Foil Smile".  Video Synopsis Come ride along with Julien Fillion as he puts the Elite and Happ …

GianMaria Coccoluto @ProKite Alby Rondina We've got Sicily on the brain with our past few videos. Why not show some more? The water is gorgeous, and the kiting is sick.  So, let's embrace a couple more dreamy days in Sicily and appreciate the up-and-coming kiters doing what they do best. Video Synopsis: What a show of skill from local hero GianMaria Coccoluto! Enjoy & get ready for more action from ProKite Alby Rondina in SICILY! Production & Spot: ProKite Alby Rondina prokitealb …

Reflection with Aaron Hadlow It's healthy to step back and take a look at where you've been, where you are now, and where you want to go. What better place than on the water, where reflections are abound?  So, where will you go? We're coming close to the end of 2016, but there is still plenty of time to figure out where 2017 will take you. Video Synopsis Every living person in our world has to find the time to pause and look at its reflection in order to continue with the right way. For …

North Kiteboarding - Tom's Kitchen V Guess who's back (back, back), back again? Tom Herbert's back, tell a friend!  If you've been keeping up on Tom's videos, you'll know that they're an eclectic, fun, mash-up of kiteboarding in epic proportions.  Tom harvests, preps, and cooks up some amazing freestyle and freeride tricks using the  North Evo and North Jaime for us to enjoy.  Each piece is a tribute to the old and new flavors of kiting. So, sit back, enjoy, and savor …

2017 Naish Kites Unleashed Like kids in a candy store, the MACkite crew clings to the windows of the latest kiteboarding gear. This year, we're impressed with Naish and their ability to transcend the industry.  Innovations abound, Naish has been able to introduce Quad-Tex, the strongest canopy available on the market.  Not only that, but we've also become intrigued with the new Torque control system that are filled with function. If you're looking for some new gear, perhaps it's tim …

Craig Cunningham - This is Watamu Craig Cunningham is back at it again, finding some of the most gorgeous locations across the globe to kite. "This is Watamu" showcases Kenya in a new light.  Picturesque spots, friendly locals, gorgeous wildlife, and excellent kiting sport this unique video.  Video Synopsis We had no expectations for Kenya, all we knew is we wanted to go on Safari but the adventure that unfolded was one we'll never forget! Our 10 day trip to Watamu was packed with a …

Learning the "Jesus Walk" Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk on water? Have you spent hours pondering how Jesus did it? Well, now is your chance to experience firsthand what it feels like to traipse over the blue abyss you once thought was only swimmable. All you need is a kite, a board, and just a little bit of ambition. Join Jeremie Tronet as he walks (too punny) viewers through the steps of learning his favorite trick: the “Jesus Walk.” He guides you through the …