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Cabrinha Drifting

2012-01-30T20:16:00.000+01:00

"Drifting" the extended Marshall Island edit is now available for all of our friends.

Enjoy with LF Team :)

2012-01-29T12:59:00.001+01:00

2012 Slingshot RPM With Youri Zoon

2012-01-29T12:47:00.000+01:00

PKRA World Champion Youri Zoon introduces the 2012 RPM to the world.

The RPM is the original “Open C” kite that started it all. It has evolved to become the kite that took Youri to a world title and has become a riders favorite throughout the world in just a few short years.

Building on it’s dramatic success of the Open-C canopy and Slingshot’s patented Split Strut technology, the RPM pushes kite design to a whole new level. Inspired by Youri’s world dominating performance on the tour, we modified the wing tip attachment points to optimize kite performance and deliver complete tuning customization. These additional features and the new 7m allows complete versatility in all conditions and all riding styles.

The 2012 RPM sets the standards of durability and stability while maintaining it’s legendary flying characteristics and aggressive look.

Big thanks to our friends at EyeForce and of course Youri!

Course Racing and Slalom Championship events 2012

2012-01-29T12:26:00.003+01:00

The preliminary dates for the 2012 course racing and slalom world and continental championships have been published.

As contracts are not finalized yet for some of the events, these dates and locations remain pending until final confirmation and publishing of the Notice of Race. We hope that these preliminary schedule already gives everybody the opportunity to make plans for the year.

Course Racing:
Worlds: Rio de Janeiro (BRA), 08.-14.10.2012
Asians: Pranburi (THA), 13.-18.03.2012
Europeans: Cagliari (ITA), 25.-30.09.2012 (note: the dates for the KTE France event will move)
North Americans: San Francisco (USA), 17.-22.07.2012
Oceanians: Melbourne (AUS), dates to be confirmed - December

Slalom:
Worlds: Sylt (GER), 26.06.-01.07.2012
Asians: Phuket (THA), dates to be confirmed - December
Europeans: Gizzeria (ITA), 25.-29.07.2012
North Americans: San Francisco (USA), 17.-22.07.2012

http://www.internationalkiteboarding.org

North Neo 2012 video

2012-01-25T22:07:00.001+01:00

Colombie 2011 by boduk!

2012-01-23T21:11:00.002+01:00

Ride Circus Best Of 2011

2012-01-17T14:17:00.002+01:00

Kevin Langeree is Having Fun

2012-01-17T13:52:00.002+01:00

2012 LF NRG Good Time!

2012-01-06T12:33:00.001+01:00

New for 2012 is the Liquid Force NRG. The design directive was easy: make the most powerful kite Liquid Force has ever produced while remaining efficient through the wind window. A difficult challenge that has been met with the introduction of the NRG.

It took out of the box thinking and countless prototypes to come up with the perfect equation. What was born is a kite that utilizes a flatter profile, unique bridle geometry, and a 4-strut platform to deliver the wanted performance markers.

Combined with the reliability of the Liquid Force Diamond Wing Tip the NRG re-launches automatically and boasts a massive wind range. If you are looking for unsurpassed power with deep low end and lift for huge jumps, the NRG might be your kite!

Trick Minute: Shifty Back To Blind

2012-01-02T20:11:00.002+01:00

Provisional KTE Schedule 2012

2011-12-28T11:10:00.000+01:00

The provisional KTE schedule for 2012 has been published – some of the events are still to be confirmed due to sponsorship commitments, and will be finally confirmed in January.

April 6th. – 9th
Spain (Castelldefels/Barcelona)
Status: To be confirmed

May 3.-6.th.
Austria (Vienna/Bratislava
Status: To be confirmed

June 26th. – July 1st.
Germany (Sylt/Hamburg)
Status: Sheduled

July 19th. – 22nd.
Italy (La Mezia Therme/Naples)
Status: Sheduled

August 16th. – 19th.
Netherlands (Brouwersdam/Rotterdam)
Status: To be confirmed

August 22nd. – 26th.
France (Vendeé region/Nantes)
Status: Sheduled

Nick Jacobsen – Crane Jump

2011-12-18T10:46:00.002+01:00

Nick Jacobsen is back to Cape Town and guess what… he is back to the Crane Jump =)

Slingshot RPM 2012

2011-12-16T11:03:00.002+01:00

First comes in many forms. The Slingshot RPM is the original “Open C” kite that started it all. It evolved to become the kite that took Youri Zoon to a world title. It has become a riders favorite throughout the world in just a few short years.

Building on it’s dramatic success of the Open-C canopy and Slingshot’s patented Split Strut technology, the RPM pushes kite design to a whole new level. We have refined the “Full Suspension Bridle” and modified custom wing tip attachment points to optimize kite performance and deliver complete tuning customization. These additional features and the new 7m allows complete versatility in all conditions and all riding styles.

+ OPEN-C DESIGN PLATFORM
+ SPLIT STRUT INTEGRATED 3 STRUT DESIGN
+ NEW SIZE (7M), QUIVER BUILDER!
+ REFINED FULL SUSPENSION BRIDLE
+ PROGRESSIVE POWER STEERING
+ LOW PROFILE WING TIPS
+ SLINGSHOT ONE -PUMP
+ DIMENSION-POLYANT DACRON LEADING EDGE AND STRUT MATERIAL
+ TRI TECH PROTECTION
+ SLINGSHOT LEGENDARY CONSTRUCTION
+ LIFETIME RIDER HOTLINE SUPPORT

2012 Airush Lithium Video

2011-12-13T10:37:00.003+01:00

The 2012 Airush Lithium, Choose Your Element whether it be entry level performance, freeride, freestyle or waves.

Kiteboarding Magazines Test Winner, the 2012 Airush Lithium, has gained much respect in its versatility and ease of use. Tester making comments like "best relaunching", "responsive and direct" and "smooth handling" the 2012 Airush Lithium has gained the respect from all types of riders. check out more at http://www.airush.com

Abel Lago talking about the new RRD Religion MKII

2011-12-12T12:53:00.002+01:00

Kai Lenny: 4 in 1

2011-12-10T10:56:00.002+01:00

A massive southern hemisphere swell cut its path through the Islands of the South Pacific. On August 30th, 2011 the swell made landfall in Hawaii, marking the last day of Hawaiian Summer.

Hawaii based OXBOW Progression Team rider and SUP World Champion Kai Lenny (18 years old), tracked the swell with precision to his secret spot. He raced through the day against time and odds to be the first athlete ever to tackle 4 sports in one day (Surfing, SUP, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing), in 15-20 foot waves. This day made its mark in the history books as the largest south swell to hit the Hawaiian Islands in 15 years, and cemented Kai Lenny’s position as one of the world most versatile ocean athletes.
The OXBOW Production Crew captured Kai’s amazing day in detail. The 46 second teaser shows a glimpse of Kai’s performance with a Paparrazi style twist. In the spirit of “catch me if you can,” Kai moves with lightning speed through his day.
Being no match for the cameras, Kai’s ocean performance speaks for itself.

Gin GURU Kite First Shots!

2011-12-10T10:54:00.001+01:00

Here are the very first shots of the brand new GURU!

Pictures were taken yesterday at GIN KITEBOARDING’s home spot, Neuchâtel lake in Switzerland. The R&D GIN KITEBOARDING Team is making the last fine tunings to be ready for the GURU series in March 2012.

http://www.ginkites.com

The Man that touched the sky (2011) - Full Length Film

2011-12-10T10:46:00.002+01:00

Airush “Say What” Facebook Competition

2011-12-06T14:48:00.000+01:00

http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/airush-say-what-facebook-competition#!prettyPhoto/0/

2011-12-04T12:04:00.002+01:00

Alex Pastor wins 2011 PKRA New Caledonia!

December 02 2011 / 0 comments

An amazing display of athleticism during this event when Alex Pastor grabbed 1st place on the last event. Alex feeling extremely comfortable in the best conditions that the tour has to offer, this event was the location where Alex won his first 1st place event in 2009 before signing with Airush. Speaking with Alex just afterwards, he said even though he had a bad start with delayed flights (almost not making it to the event), it was all worth it in the end. Time to party Pastor, bring on 2012!

Finals Pastor vs Jacobs: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18873286

OOHH Sh.....!!!!

2011-11-30T21:26:00.002+01:00

Bertrand Fleury @ Home

2011-11-22T21:54:00.001+01:00

Ozone 2012 Online Brochure

2011-11-22T13:01:00.001+01:00

CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT!!

Tom Court Cabarete Freestyle Session 2011

2011-11-22T12:52:00.002+01:00

Here is a short, chill cut from a few sessions earlier this year out in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean. A few days into Tom’s trip out there they met up to shoot with the Miss Reef Girls at LaBoca in the DR.

Kitesurf Magazine 2 New Zealand Online

2011-11-21T17:44:00.000+01:00

CLICK HERE TO WATCH