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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 …

Thunder From Down Under  Ayy mate, Slingshot’s got a new rider! Comin at ya from down under, this current Wake Park World Champion is now on Slingshot’s team. At just 20 years young, he’s got more bounce than an Aussie kangaroo. Aaron Gunn of Sydney showcases his cable skills at his home park with out-of-this-world tricks. Wake parks are spreading like wildfire and have been growing in popularity over the past couple years. Who needs a boat when you’ve got a cable? …

Those Hood River Feels Let’s travel to one of the most well-known kiteboarding spots in the United States: The Columbia River Gorge, located in Hood River, Oregon. Not much beats this picturesque region with it’s famous views of the prestigious Mt. Hood. Cabrinha riders Reo Stevens, Nick Jacobsen, Damien Leroy, and Matt Elsasser, decide to squeeze in one of their last summer kiteboarding sessions, utilizing the perfect winds that send them some 100 feet floating into the air. Here i …

An Official Kiteboarding Movie Trailer Imagine your all-time favorite kiteboarding video. I’m guessing it’s five, maybe seven minutes long? Now imagine that favorite video 15 times the length, and produced by a real film production company. Get ready for Red Bull’s newest brain child, and kiteboarding’s first ever feature length movie: “Chapter One-The Kiteboard Legacy.” Whether it’s shredding 20 foot waves as the surf crashes in Hawaii, cruising throu …

2017 has seen a great number of innovations for Cabrinha - as kiteboarding has continued to evolve and grow, so has the crew at Cabrinha, consistently dedicated to bringing you the newest and best technology on the market. This edit showcases the plethora of gear that will be releasing the first of August this year. Check out this wild video and let the crew at Cabrinha and ourselves know what you think - it's going to be a good year on the water.  From go-kart mayhem to teeth-biting shre …

As Coldplay would say, "Para-Para-Paradise" Imagine traveling to a small, uninhabited island in the Philippines, and kiting all day everyday. Yep, that sounds like the life. That’s exactly what this group of kiteboarding fanatics get to do when they travel to the jewel of Southeast Asia: Seco Island. And what better way to travel to an obscure, airport-less location than via your friends Catamaran? It might be time for me to start looking into some new friends... Boasting unusually flat …

When Kiting Heads South Kiteboarding can be considered a dangerous sport to those who do not know proper safety systems or how to self rescue. In this video, we see two kiters who had their kites collide. While one seems to have little knowledge, the other has the knowledge to free himself and to get the first kiter back into safety.  This video is longer, but it's interesting to see the progression from first impact to safety.  The implementation is well executed, and it gives us a …

Kiteboarding Rescue From The Sky When it comes to kiteboarding, you don't want things to go wrong. Sometimes, when your wind dies, your kite takes a turn for the worse. This can make it very difficult to get back up and riding, especially in stronger currents.  In this video, another hero in the sky makes a daring rescue for his friend. It's nice to have someone to access you from the water, especially when other rescue teams do not know how to proceed. …

Julien Leleu Returns  After being out of the kiting scene for seven months due to an injury, Airush team rider, Julien Leleu, is back with a vengeance. To celebrate his return, Leleu decides to take a trip down to Southeast Asia, where he is greeted with the beautiful Islands of the Philippines. It’s here that he encounters not only breathtaking scenery, but also some of the most ideal kiting conditions in the world.  Join Julien as he soaks up the hot Southern Hemisphere rays, …

Airstyle is THE Style We love this video of Flysurfer rider, Lukash Vogeltanz, and his highlights of 2015. The only thing crazier than Vogeltanz himself? The tricks he whips out. With his unique old school kitesurfing style, or “airstyle” as many call it, Vogeltanz is all over the place. I swear the board if off of his feet more than he’s on it! Whether he’s running on water (yes, it's a thing), tossing his board through the air, or performing wild acrobatic flips, Voge …

A Fresh Kite for A Fresh Rider What’s the definition of versaility? Slingshot’s newest RPM kite for 2016. And what better way to debut a new generation of Slingshot kites than with a young, Brazilian Slingshot rider: Carlos “The Freak” Mario. At 17 years young, Carlos sure has made a name for himself in the freestyle kiteboarding world. He throws down with massive air that rivals some of the most talented and weathered pros. For a rookie, he sure knows how to put on a sh …