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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Golden Glow Never have I seen a video title so accurately represent its content as does Cabrinha's "The Golden Glow." The film is literally glowing, as though a sepia Instagram filter was poured over the shot. Viewers are transformed back to the 1920's film era, while Cabrinha rider James Boulding effortlessly floats through the air, over rolling waves and plastic freestyle features.  "What would you like to do if money were no object? Better to have a short life that is full of what …

Freeride Project 3: The Movie We've heard of great riders like Ruben Lenten, Craig Cunningham, Aaron Hadlow, and Tom Court, but do we really know them? Their lifestyles are as unique as the waters they ride. Their stoke is beyond measure. Their ability to transcend beyond the traditions of kiteboarding make team riders some of the most innovative, creative individuals in the kiting world.  What do you get when you take these eclectic riders and pair them with videography? An edit that is …

The Cape Town Effect - Hannah Whiteley Let's go through the history of kiteboarding. Kiteboarding has been known as far back as the 13th century, but we know much of the current kitesurfing style from the Legaingnoux brothers, Dominique and Bruno from France. Many people still view the kiting industry as how it was when it first started: dangerous, extreme, and full of adrenaline-filled water junkies. As generations have come and gone, the sport has changed and is now developing into a spo …

ACQUA: A Kiteboarding Film Slingshot's teaser for their new kiteboarding film, "ACQUA," will have you questioning everything. Why do you not own a sailboat? When will your professional kiteboarding career take off? The film follows two Slingshot riders, Alex Fox and Sam Light, as they sail around the British Virgin Islands in search of their own treasure: the perfect kiteboarding spot. Kind of like "Pirates of the Caribbean," minus Johnny Depp, but not the Rum.   With s …

Women of Kiteboarding Girl Power We loved watching these chicks hit the water and lay down their sick tricks. This video follows 6 female kiteboarding athletes as they tear up the town, including Cynthia Brown, Gisela Pulido, Dioneia Vieira, Kirsty Jones, Sabrina Lutz, and Bruna Kajiya. Join them in their early 2015 season highlights. And who ever said girls couldn’t shred? I’m a poet and I don’t even know it! Watch out boys, the Women of Kiteboarding are coming! Music: "Visio …

Youri Zoon on the 2016 Slingshot RPM The Slingshot RPM has been the powerhouse and championship kite since 2009. Youri Zoon, recent competitor in the IKA World Championships, gave his two cents in this latest #RPMisWHAT video.  “For me, to come back to Slingshot is like returning home from a travel,” Zoon said. “We have a lot of history together and I’m very excited to add more to it. Slingshot is the ruler of quality, innovation and performance. I’m …

A Strapless Afternoon Located on the white, sandy shores of the Dominican Republic, Encuentro beach makes for a prime secret kitesurfing spot. Kiteboard rider, Alexis Pierret, claims these waves as his own. The late-December conditions give him the perfect opportunity to test out strapless kitesurfing. Pierret is able to ride wave after wave, without the tireless paddling that accompanies a regular afternoon of surfing. With no attachment to the board, Pierret is granted the creative freedom to …

STRU at Giant Nazare Nazare, Portugal is known for their tremendously huge waves. Many people have braved the Nazare waves; while many people are successful, some aren't. The gigantic Nazare waves loom over Portugal, creating a frightening but awesome display of the power of nature, and surfers think, "I am on that like peanut butter on toast". Nuno Figueiredo takes it to the next level and decides to be the first kitesurfer to take on the Nazare waves. With his Best Cabo and not …